Think of all the changes that have occurred in the business world over the past five years. Technology evolves. Customers migrate. Trends shift. Amid these changes, Amazon continues to thrive. This success has much to do with the way Jeff Bezos guides his company’s strategy. “What we need to do is always lean into the […]
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What Is A Budget? Budgeting is a misunderstood practice. The word “budget” often elicits feelings of financial restriction, but in truth—especially when it comes to business—a successful budget can promote greater fiscal freedom. Planning for how you’ll make money and spend money empowers you to make better business decisions. On the other hand, operating without
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The number of businesses owned by Black, Hispanic, and Asian Americans has climbed to record highs – reaching about 1.2 million in 2020, up more than 50% compared to 2007. This is welcome news, given research shows that workforce diversity is good not only for the company’s bottom line but also for the economy at large. More than half of the
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The American Dream, once the ethos of the United States, offering the highest aspirations and equal opportunities for a comfortable life, has changed. What is the American Dream in 2023, and is the American dream still attainable? A recent Lendio survey of more than 350 small- and medium-sized business owners across the U.S. found that, while
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As a record number of businesses opened in the last two years, Lendio.com reveals the top states for entrepreneurs. Post-pandemic America is an outstanding place to start a small business because a staggering 10 million new small businesses began in 2021 and 2022—a record for such applications, according to a statement released on Jan. 17, 2023,
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There’s more than one way to weather an unpredictable economy. While some businesses opt to hunker down and tighten the belt, plenty of others take the opposite approach—they latch onto a good idea and use it to their advantage. What, you say, you want names? We’ve got plenty of them, plus clues that will help
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There are 30 million+ small businesses in the U.S. Roughly 15 million, or half of these businesses, are home-based. Given this stat, it’s safe to say that home-based businesses are a popular option for people who are looking to take the leap into self-employment. Beginning a home-based business is far less expensive than starting a
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It’s a crowded environment right now for small businesses, and it can be difficult to stand out. Sometimes, it may feel like your business needs to puff up its chest a bit just to be seen. And while we previously wrote about how SMBs can make a splash in the marketplace without breaking the bank,
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Benefits of Payroll Financing Covering payroll is one of the top four reasons business owners get a loan with Lendio. Getting funding for payroll takes the worry out of supporting your employees each month when your cash flow is inconsistent. It’s usually short-term financing that helps you bridge the gap on your payroll expenses, whether you’re a
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