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July 06, 2023

Cash Flow vs. Profit: What's More Important?

When it comes to the financial health of your business, both cash flow and profit generally play vital roles. However, they are not the same thing. To thrive, a successful... Read More
June 30, 2023

Tax Deductions for Small Businesses: 12 Areas to Consider

Many of us may have heard a horror story about someone who got audited, which typically costs a lot of time and money. Because of that fear, small business owners are... Read More
June 12, 2023

Small Business Operations: Managing Billable Hours and Expenses

Let’s say your company sells products. In that case, you make the product, set its price to make a profit, and sell it. Your profit typically doesn’t vary with the time you... Read More
May 16, 2023

Why Does Your Business Need a DUNS Number?

If you're a small business owner, you may have heard of a DUNS Number and wondered if your company needs one. In short, the answer is typically yes. A DUNS Number is a unique... Read More
May 04, 2023

The Benefits of Long-Term Debt

Long-term debt may be a great tool for small businesses to use in order to grow and sustain their operations. Through long-term debt, businesses may be able to finance... Read More
March 22, 2023

How a Quarterly Goal-Setting Template Can Track Business Success

Great goal-setting processes may help you and your team focus, be more productive, and stay engaged and motivated. Annual goals are typically great for business owners and... Read More
March 17, 2023

Understanding Cost Management & 4 Techniques for Small Businesses

Every project requires a certain amount of resources to complete successfully, including capital. Estimating potential project costs helps to avoid over- or underspending on... Read More
February 23, 2023

A Quiz on Understanding Personal Credit Scores and Their Impact on SBA Loans

Credit scores can be confusing! But if you’re interested in an SBA loan, it’s worth your time to learn about this important metric and how it may impact your loan... Read More
October 17, 2022

How to Scale a Business: 7 Strategies For Your Small Business

A successful small business will typically bring you increased revenue over time. Scaling your business is not exactly the same as growing a business. Read on to learn... Read More

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The SmartBiz® Small Business Blog and other related communications from SmartBiz BankSM are intended to provide general information on relevant topics for managing small businesses. Be aware that this is not a comprehensive analysis of the subject matter covered and is not intended to provide specific recommendations to you or your business with respect to the matters addressed. Please consult legal and financial professionals for further information.