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July 21, 2021

5 Company Growth Stages and Their Challenges

The small business lifecycle has 5 different stages from start-up through maturity and possibly an exit. As you establish and grow a business, each has unique pain... Read More
July 20, 2021

Debt to Equity: How To Calculate and Utilize

Even though you can find your company’s debt on its balance sheet, putting those numbers in perspective can help lenders and other institutions evaluating your... Read More
July 20, 2021

What Is a Good Profit Margin for a Small Business?

Wondering how to calculate your small business profit margin and how it can apply to your finances? Look no further: we’re breaking down the metric so you can better... Read More
July 19, 2021

How to Make A Financial Plan for A Business In 14 Steps

A financial plan is a section of your existing business plan. Your financial plan should include financial statements indicating where your company stands currently... Read More
July 15, 2021

Small Business Revenue: Determine Where You Stand

As a small business owner, you’ll want to know what constitutes good revenue and how a small business is defined. Once you have those numbers, you can look at others... Read More
July 14, 2021

How to Tell if a Company is Doing Well Financially

It’s important to determine where you stand when running a business. You might get so caught up in the day-to-day duties that you don’t step back regularly and look at... Read More
July 08, 2021

Small Business Failure Rate: Why Do They Fail?

It's often reported that more than half of small businesses fail during their first year in operation. However, Small Business Administration (SBA) data on business... Read More
July 06, 2021

How to Establish Business Credit: 8 Steps to Building Business Credit

Establishing business credit is important for an entrepreneur. But do you know what the term “business credit” means and how you can establish yours? Below, learn more... Read More
April 29, 2021

Business Debt Management: Everything You Need to Know

The average US small business owner carries $195,000 of debt, according to a study by Experian. While some debt is necessary to run a successful business, expensive or... 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.