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Does Forecasting Affect Growth? You May Be Surprised

8 minute read

January 1, 2020

A financial forecast is a method of predicting your business's financial outcomes. It uses previous data to create an accurate report of future performance. There are different forecasting methods, but the overall goal is to...

Small Business

The 6 Best Small Business Blogs for Financial Information

5 minute read

December 23, 2019

Having access to the latest financial information is essential to running a successful business. However, it’s difficult to trust information from unfamiliar sources, which is why it's crucial to find great resources that you can...

Small Business

6 Signs That Financial Struggles Are Ahead For Your Business

5 minute read

December 23, 2019

When you know the signs of pending financial struggles, you can take measures to correct them. Some situations may only be temporary and won’t need correcting. However, if they happen often, they could cause lasting...

Small Business

How to Avoid Common Business Accounting Errors

5 minute read

December 21, 2019

Starting a business requires you to fill a variety of roles: CEO, CFO, head marketer, IT department, tax preparer, bookkeeper, and more. There's a learning curve for each of these roles, even if you weren’t...

Marketing

Does Billboard Advertising Work for Local Business Growth?

5 minute read

December 19, 2019

In regards to advertising and marketing processes, small businesses often need to walk a thin line defined by their advertising budget. This is because many small businesses don’t have a bottomless well of financial capital...

Small Business

The Most Important Types of Business Insurance Policies

8 minute read

December 19, 2019

Many small business owners don’t see the need to spend money on business insurance, but this could be a costly mistake. According to The Hartford insurance company, 43 percent of small businesses were hit with...

Technology

The Best Inventory Management Software for your Business

7 minute read

December 10, 2019

A recent study found that workload is the main stressor for 46% of American workers. Many business owners utilize invoicing software and payroll software to reduce tedious work. However, it’s also important to have a...

Small Business

Business Financing Options Available for Brick and Mortars

5 minute read

November 27, 2019

Despite what you may have heard, brick and mortar stores aren’t going anywhere. From retail stores to a local mom and pop shop, there won’t be a death knell for this class of business anytime...

Fora Financial News

Fora Financial Closes Two New Credit Facilities, Increasing Borrowing Capacity to $120 Million

5 minute read

November 25, 2019

Fora Financial, a leading provider of flexible working capital to small and medium-sized businesses nationwide, announced today that it has closed two new financing transactions. Together, these latest financing transactions increase the company’s committed borrowing...