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Holiday shopping is on the upswing, and expected to continue that trend: End-of-year sales in 2023 rose 3.8 percent over 2022 receipts to $964.4 billion, according to U.S. Census Bureau data compiled by the National...

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Do you need a loan? You're not alone. In their quest to grow, small businesses borrow more than $100 billion per year. And you can be among them — if you make a clear case...

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Warren Buffett once said, "It takes 20 years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it." When you take the speed and global range of the internet into account, his assertion rings truer...

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Audits are an essential part of the federal taxation process — and with good reason. In-person field audits and audits managed by mail are responsible for recovering billions in unpaid taxes. In fiscal year 2023...

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Credit cards are one of the most popular forms of business credit. But they can't always address your firm's needs. When times are tough, a business line of credit can help you to make payroll,...

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Without determining the likely risk of providing financing to potential small business borrowers, lenders can't make informed decisions about which loan applications to approve. They also need the same vital information to decide on funding...

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While Marcy is shopping for flowerpots at her local big-box store, an email comes in on her phone: "Congrats! You now have 300 points to spend in your Happy Valley Nursery Loyal Customer account!" So...

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When you provide goods or services, you get paid. That's revenue. But when you get paid before you actually provide the goods or services, you're collecting unearned revenue. And there's nothing wrong with that: Many...

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Congratulations! Your first cupcake shop has been a huge success. (Especially the red-velvet cheesecake recipe.) Now you're ready to branch out and share your success with a new set of hungry customers. But whether you're...

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