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Owning a small business means taking chances. No matter how much preparation, education and experience you have in your field, internal and external factors can damage your hard earned reputation or hurt your finances. When...

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Business credit bureaus evaluate the creditworthiness of your business and generate your business credit scores.

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When you take out a loan, such as an SBA loan or a loan from an alternative lender, you agree to pay it back, usually via monthly payments over a certain time period.

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Drowning in personal or business debt (or both) is a threat you can’t ignore. In fact, accumulating too much debt is one of the primary reasons that about half of small businesses fail within one...

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While nothing can match the experience of building a business, there are some books that provide timeless, practical advice for entrepreneurs. Whether you already run a successful company or are preparing to start a venture,...

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If you own a company with your business partner, opening a joint bank account may sound like a good idea. It’s convenient, consolidates your finances, and you can both access it freely. Still, that doesn’t...

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These days, it seems any question can be answered with a simple Google search. Indeed, Google processes over 3.5 billion searches per day, from the best cup of coffee in town to where to eat...

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Many people know Oregon for its diverse landscape, temperate climate, never-ending breweries, and of course – the quirky city of Portland. Oregon also boasts over 320,000 small businesses and is home to household brands like...

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Starting a business is challenging but doing it in the right location can help. Whether you’re launching a tech startup or opening an art gallery, Washington State offers business owners a little bit of everything....

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