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    What is 8(a)
    Sue Pitts
    • Feb 22, 2019
    • 2 min

    What is 8(a)

    Program benefits To help provide a level playing field for small businesses owned by socially and economically disadvantaged people or...
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    Managing Business Credit
    Sue Pitts
    • Aug 7, 2018
    • 1 min

    Managing Business Credit

    Establishing and managing business credit can help your company secure financing when you need it, and with better terms. Business credit...
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    Crowdfunding: Pros and Cons
    Sue Pitts
    • Nov 2, 2017
    • 1 min

    Crowdfunding: Pros and Cons

    With the age of the internet, transparency and an ability to communicate in ways we never had before, nontraditional financing has become...
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    Buy or Lease ?
    Sue Pitts
    • Sep 12, 2017
    • 3 min

    Buy or Lease ?

    Once you’ve determined all the assets you need for your business, you can decide whether you should buy or lease them. Lease Leasing can...
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    What is a Surety Bond ?
    Sue Pitts
    • Aug 29, 2017
    • 1 min

    What is a Surety Bond ?

    A surety bond There are four types of surety bonds: Bid Bond: Ensures the bidder on a contract will enter into the contract and furnish...
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    What is Working Capital?
    Sue Pitts
    • Aug 8, 2017
    • 1 min

    What is Working Capital?

    Working capital is defined as the difference between current assets and current liabilities. Current assets are the most liquid of your...
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    What Is Equity Investment?
    Sue Pitts
    • Aug 1, 2017
    • 1 min

    What Is Equity Investment?

    Small Business loan How the Debt-to-Worth Ratio Affects Your Loan Application Strong equity with a manageable debt level provides...
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    Successful Entrepreneur
    Sue Pitts
    • Dec 6, 2016
    • 2 min

    Successful Entrepreneur

    Starting your own business can be an exciting and rewarding experience. It can offer numerous advantages such as being your own boss,...
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    Small Business Set Asides
    Sue Pitts
    • Sep 22, 2016
    • 2 min

    Small Business Set Asides

    Small business set asides are a powerful tool for helping small businesses compete for and win federal contracts. Every year, the federal...
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    Contracting Resources for Small Businesses
    Sue Pitts
    • Sep 15, 2016
    • 1 min

    Contracting Resources for Small Businesses

    Small businesses interested in pursuing federal contracts have many options available to represent their company to potential buyers, to...
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