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Small Business Regulations (2020): The Essential Guide

On top of their numerous day-to-day responsibilities, business…

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Work From Home 101: A Guide For Small Businesses (2020)

Although remote work may have once only been possible for large or global enterprises, small businesses today are often just as privy to flexible, at-home work benefits as the much larger organizations in their industry. According to Owl Labs, smaller companies are twice as likely to hire full-time remote workers, as these employees can help drive down overhead costs like electricity and renting out office space.

A business owner who has a great FICO SBSS Score just got a great deal on a business loan

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What Is The FICO SBSS Score? (2020): The Essential Guide

The biggest misconception many small business owners have about business credit is that they have a business credit profile. What’s more, of those business owners that are aware and mindful of their business credit, many of them have likely never heard of the FICO SBSS Score, or FICO Small Business Scoring Service.

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What Is The FICO SBSS Score? (2020): The Essential Guide

The biggest misconception many small business owners have about business credit is that they have a business credit profile. What’s more, of those business owners that are aware and mindful of their business credit, many of them have likely never heard of the FICO SBSS Score, or FICO Small Business Scoring Service.

A business owner calculating their APR on their Small Business Loan

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What Is An APR? (2020): The Comprehensive Guide

APR, which stands for “annual percentage rate,” makes it very easy to compare the costs of different business loans or credit cards. The need to calculate APR stems from the fact that in addition to interest or factor rates, most business loans have multiple fees. This can include loan origination fees, document preparation fees, processing fees, credit check fees, etc. Financial institutions often advertise low interest rates without disclosing the accompanying costs.

A business owner looking at the UCC filing the lender put on his business for a small business loan

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What Is A UCC Filing? (2020): The Comprehensive Guide

In this guide, we’ll explain what a UCC filing is, why you need to be familiar with a UCC filing, and when you will most likely get your first experience with one.

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Small Business Bankruptcy (2020): The Essential Guide

If you were to ask a group of business owners about their worst nightmare, most of them would probably say “filing for bankruptcy.” Few words in the business world carry this much dread. Many believe that having no choice but to file for business bankruptcy confirms that you’ve officially hit rock bottom. It means your business has failed, and the fact that you now have a bankruptcy on your record will change your personal and professional life forever.

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Small Business Regulations (2020): The Essential Guide

On top of their numerous day-to-day responsibilities, business…

8:40 am

Work From Home 101: A Guide For Small Businesses (2020)

Although remote work may have once only been possible for large or global enterprises, small businesses today are often just as privy to flexible, at-home work benefits as the much larger organizations in their industry. According to Owl Labs, smaller companies are twice as likely to hire full-time remote workers, as these employees can help drive down overhead costs like electricity and renting out office space.

4:00 pm

What Is The FICO SBSS Score? (2020): The Essential Guide

The biggest misconception many small business owners have about business credit is that they have a business credit profile. What’s more, of those business owners that are aware and mindful of their business credit, many of them have likely never heard of the FICO SBSS Score, or FICO Small Business Scoring Service.

3:45 pm

What Is An APR? (2020): The Comprehensive Guide

APR, which stands for “annual percentage rate,” makes it very easy to compare the costs of different business loans or credit cards. The need to calculate APR stems from the fact that in addition to interest or factor rates, most business loans have multiple fees. This can include loan origination fees, document preparation fees, processing fees, credit check fees, etc. Financial institutions often advertise low interest rates without disclosing the accompanying costs.

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Business Grants (2020): The Essential Guide | UPDATE: COVID-19 Aid

This research would yield a plethora of coronavirus grants offered by the federal government, state governments, local governments, and private companies. And unlike traditional business grants, the following grants are not extremely difficult to qualify for.

CARES Act: Everything Small Businesses Need To Know

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CARES Act (2020): SBA Paycheck Protection Program & EIDL Loans

On Friday, March 27, 2020, Congress officially passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economy Security Act, a.k.a. The CARES Act. This $2 trillion relief package was created to help individuals and small businesses that are currently in financial straits as a result of Covid-19.

How The Coronavirus Will Affect Small Business Lending

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UCS's Jared Weitz Explains COVID-19 Effects On Business Loans

In 2011, I started United Capital Source with the mission of helping entrepreneurs grow and stabilize their businesses. Anyone who has worked with us knows that our support isn’t just limited to business loans and other funding solutions. At UCS, we take great pride in guiding entrepreneurs through tough times. Even when it seems like the only option is to give up. The global pandemic that is currently ravaging the economy is no exception.

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Valentine's Day Donation From UCS Sends 10 Girls To School For A Year

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United Capital Source
Business Journal

Small business tips, news and resources for small business owners

Most Popular Posts

Small Business Regulations (2020): The Essential Guide

Work From Home 101: A Guide For Small Businesses (2020)

What Is The FICO SBSS Score? (2020): The Essential Guide

Small Business Loans

We will help you grow your small business.

What Is The FICO SBSS Score? (2020): The Essential Guide

What Is An APR? (2020): The Comprehensive Guide

What Is A UCC Filing? (2020): The Comprehensive Guide

Small Business Bankruptcy (2020): The Essential Guide

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Small Business Regulations (2020): The Essential Guide

Work From Home 101: A Guide For Small Businesses (2020)

What Is The FICO SBSS Score? (2020): The Essential Guide

What Is An APR? (2020): The Comprehensive Guide

UCS & Industry News

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Business Grants (2020): The Essential Guide | UPDATE: COVID-19 Aid

CARES Act (2020): SBA Paycheck Protection Program & EIDL Loans

UCS's Jared Weitz Explains COVID-19 Effects On Business Loans

Valentine's Day Donation From UCS Sends 10 Girls To School For A Year

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