Something to Rely On: Why Strong Credit Scores Are a Small Business Owner’s Most Valuable Asset
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There are tons of uncertainties in business. Embrace what is tried and true and increase your odds of success. When I started…
Stuck in a Holding Pattern? Turbocharge Your Exit Valuation with Smart EBITDA Plays
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In today’s challenging economic landscape, many private equity firms and business owners find themselves effectively in a holding pattern. Elevated interest rates,…
Innovative Financing Empowers SMBs to Grow Sales Through Every Challenge
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Small and medium business owners (SMBs) today are navigating unprecedented uncertainty. A May 2025 study by the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston…
From Paycheck to Payoff: 7 Ways to Fund the Leap to Business Ownership
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Over the past decade, the job market has continued to erode, driving many professionals to feel the pull of business ownership, whether…
How Tariffs Will Impact Businesses This Holiday Season
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Most retail holiday items are expected to be more expensive this year due to normal inflation, now running at 3%, as well…
How Credit Unions Can Help Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses Thrive
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Every day, I see entrepreneurs and small business owners struggle in this economy. Rising operational costs put them under enormous pressure. They…
AI for the Rest of Us: Bringing Enterprise-Level Power to Main Street
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When artificial intelligence (AI) was first introduced into the workplace, it was quickly embraced by big businesses. AI seemed as if it…
The Future of SALT and Sales Tax: What Businesses Need to Know
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Scaling Smart: Lessons from BrüMate on Building a Business That Moves at the Speed of Innovation
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Every entrepreneur dreams of that moment when growth takes off—when the product resonates, sales climb, and the team expands. But rapid success…
Small Business Owners: Are You Overlooking Key Financial Wellness Perks?
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Why Retirement Plans Are the Hidden Driver of Team Retention and Profitability Small business owners understand that when their employees thrive, their…
