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Tag Archives: small business finances

Your Small Business Should Have Its Own Credit Score

Oakland, San Francisco, Small Business NewsBy Joyce WindrossMarch 29, 2017

This article  is written by Heather Castle and originally appeared on NerdWallet and is shared with with permission.   By Heather Castle, CFP Learn more about Heather on NerdWallet’s Ask an Advisor…

‘Like Vultures’: Business Owner Explains How He Escaped MCAs

Oakland, San Francisco, Small Business News, VeteransBy Joyce WindrossFebruary 22, 2017

This article  is written by Benjamin Pimentel and originally appeared on NerdWallet and is shared with with permission.   Len Rogers’ business, the Electric Bicycle Super Store, was growing fast — so…

Personal Finance Tips for Entrepreneurs

Oakland, San Francisco, Small Business News, VeteransBy Joyce WindrossJanuary 26, 2017

This article originally appeared on NerdWallet and is shared with with permission. By Heather Castle, CFP Learn more about Heather on NerdWallet’s Ask an Advisor  As entrepreneurs, many small-business owners are comfortable…

Money Tips for Young Entrepreneurs

Oakland, San Francisco, Small Business News, VeteransBy Joyce WindrossDecember 28, 2016

This article  is written by Dmitriy Fomichenko and originally appeared on NerdWallet and is shared with with permission.   Learn more about Dmitriy on NerdWallet’s Ask An Advisor Entrepreneurs have to wear…

Checklist to Get Your Business on Track

Oakland, San Francisco, Small Business News, VeteransBy Joyce WindrossOctober 12, 2016

This article originally appeared on NerdWallet and is shared with with permission. It’s already late August — are you on track to reach the 2016 goals you set for your business…

Seasonal Businesses Can Manage Cash Flow

Oakland, San Francisco, Small Business News, VeteransBy Joyce WindrossSeptember 7, 2016

This article originally appeared on NerdWallet and is shared with with permission. Some businesses see steady sales throughout the year, while others see their revenue concentrated into seasonal segments — think…

Why Ignoring Cash Flow Can Kill Your Small Business

Oakland, San Francisco, Small Business News, VeteransBy Joyce WindrossJune 22, 2016

This article originally appeared on NerdWallet and is shared with with permission.     Businesses face many hurdles, especially when just getting started, and cash flow is near the top of…

Lending Circles to Build Your Credit

Newsletter, Oakland, San Francisco, Small Business News, VeteransBy Joyce WindrossJune 15, 2016

Karla De Leon is Main Street Launch’s Lead Business Advisor.  She offers tips and advice to entrepreneurs to help them start and grow their small businesses.  This tip is about…

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