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New Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loans: How to Qualify and Apply

Updated January 11, 2021: The SBA has released guidance for new Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans available under the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act (the Economic Aid Act). This article...

byNav

January 11, 2021

In a Financial Rut? Here’s How 3 Creative Business Owners Mastered Money

Do you dislike dealing with the financial side of running your business? You’re not alone. Many entrepreneurs go into business to do something they are good at, or to fill a creative void. Spending time...

byGerri Detweiler

September 16, 2020

Additional PPP Guidance for Seasonal Businesses

It took a while to get here, but the SBA has provided some additional PPP guidance for seasonal businesses to calculate the maximum loan amount for seasonal employers. StartupNation exclusive discounts and savings on Dell...

byNav

April 29, 2020

How Seasonal Financing Can Benefit Your Business

It’s that time of year again: many entrepreneurs and small business owners are taking advantage of eager consumers’ year-end purchases and boosting sales opportunities. When it comes time to boost your own holiday sales, you...

byRapid Finance

November 12, 2019

When Should Startups Outsource Their Accounting?

Entrepreneurs often juggle many responsibilities, including keeping track of their finances. Startup or not, nearly half of small businesses don't employ an accountant or a bookkeeper. At some point, however, it may be more productive...

byRiley Panko

April 19, 2019

Why Entrepreneurs Need to Fall in Love With Numbers

For most entrepreneurs, building a company starts with a novel idea. Maybe it’s a disruptive technology, or perhaps bringing better service to an industry that needs it. Whatever it may be, few things are as thrilling...

byMarco Janeczek

August 8, 2018

Invest Time and Money in These 5 Tools to Accelerate Your Startup’s Growth

Starting a business can be a slow process. You shouldn’t expect to turn a large profit right off the bat. It might be difficult even getting customers in the door when your business is new...

byRachel Blakely-Gray

April 3, 2018

Why Payroll Matters to Your Startup

According to a recent survey of 869 entrepreneurs, 74 percent were concerned about hiring good people. And, once you find the talent you’ve been looking for, you’ll want to do everything in your power to...

byMichelle Mire

January 12, 2018

What Roles Should Your Startup Outsource?

Times change, including how entrepreneurs run a business. Between the internet and technology, it is possible to avoid leasing an office space for you and your employees. Instead, many are using online resources to hire...

byBen Walker

November 16, 2017

3 Small Business Payroll Myths Debunked

When you’re first starting out in business, it seems like everyone and their grandmother has advice to give. Some of it’s good (yes, you can have weekends off), while some of it’s not so good (do...

bySkylar Barsanti

June 23, 2017

A Post-Tax Season To-Do List for Small Business Owners

We’re all familiar with the tax season hustle – getting all of your paperwork in order, scheduling appointments with your tax guy or gal, and praying you don't owe an arm and a leg to...

byJustin E. Crawford

May 10, 2017

6 Solutions to Help Small Businesses Manage Budgets and Savings

According to the Small Business Administration, statistics reveal half of all employer institutions survive at least five years and only a third survive beyond ten years or more. This is a far cry from the preceding notion...

byRich Williams

November 4, 2016