A new partnership between eBay (NASDAQ: EBAY) and Square Capital will give US eBay sellers access to funds in as little as one business day. eBay and Square Capital Offer Seller Financing Eligible eBay sellers can get up to $100,000 from Square Capital, a financing arm of Square. In a press release, eBay says the […]
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The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act makes it easier than ever to write-off the cost of buying equipment or making certain improvements rather than depreciating the cost over a number of years. And small businesses are taking advantage of these new rules. The NFIB reported that 61% of businesses claimed capital outlay, with 43% spending
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By Mike Sullivan and Richard D. Harroch Startups seeking financing often turn to venture capital (VC) firms. These firms can provide capital; strategic assistance; introductions to potential customers, partners, and employees; and much more. Venture capital financings are not easy to obtain or close. Entrepreneurs will be better prepared to obtain venture capital financing if
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When I sit down with new startup founders, most ask me about one thing: raising money. This is smart of them because, as I’ve stated previously, fundraising needs to be one of the core competencies of any young company. Yet for the many high-level conversations I’ve enjoyed on the subject with young entrepreneurs, rarely do
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In the aftermath of 2017, the most expensive year for weather-related disasters in the United States, the House Committee on Financial Services passed a bill to help small businesses recover. Small Business Access to Capital After a Natural Disaster Act Authored by Republican Nydia Velázquez, the Small Business Access to Capital After a Natural Disaster
UPS Capital, a subsidiary of UPS (NYSE: UPS), has announced it will expand its finance offering for in-transit cargo for U.S. importers. The new options will increase the amount businesses can borrow from 70 percent to 100 percent of the supplier’s invoice. Repayment terms are also being changed, with importers having 90 days instead of
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The Small Business 7(a) Lending Oversight and Reform Act of 2018 was just introduced with a bipartisan bill to strengthen small business lending. Members of the House and Senate came together to ensure the 7(a) Loan Program will continue far into the future with strong provisions. 7(a) Lending Oversight and Reform Act of 2018 The
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You’ve decided it’s time. Years of planning and hard work are coming together in a business plan for your future. You’ve dreamed of starting a business for years, and now you’re on the verge of making it a reality. You can hardly contain your excitement. Whether you’re selling a product or service, you’ve got a
All the talented entrepreneurs in America aren’t living in just three cities. Yet, nearly 70% of venture capital goes to startups in New York, Boston, and San Francisco. That lack of funding creates several outcomes, a few of which are particularly bad: In other words, if talented entrepreneurs starting companies outside of those three cities
Intuit (NASDAQ:INTU) just announced the launch of a new small business lending service that’s powered by data and artificial intelligence. Small Business Trends’ Ramon Ray recently sat down with Rania Succar, head of QuickBooks Capital, to discuss the new offering and how it can potentially benefit small businesses. Introducing QuickBooks Capital QuickBooks Capital is an
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