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Filing 2021 Taxes: A Brief Guide
Tax time is upon us. And while filing 2021 taxes may not be everyone’s favorite thing to do, it is an essential thing to do. If for whatever reason, you cannot file 2021 taxes by the April 18...
Small Business Loans: Understanding How to Apply
Business loan applications for smaller businesses are currently at an all-time high. However, that doesn’t mean that those applications are being approved. Recent data suggests that more...
Small Business Loans in Alabama: Tax Relief Bill
If you’re a small business in Alabama, you are already aware of how welcoming the region is to smaller companies, from startups to seasoned veterans. From Birmingham to Tuscaloosa to Montgomery and...
Small Business Loans in Texas: A Brief Guide
If you need a small business loan for your Texas-based business, there are a few options available to you. Whether you're based in Dallas, Houston, Austin, or San Antonio, funding solutions can help...
Get An SBA Loan in 3 Steps
Getting an SBA loan can be a lengthy process, especially if you do not know the requirements. Here we provide a breakdown on how to get an SBA loan in three easy steps.
Best Business Practices for 2022
Can small businesses battle through the current level of inflation that we are experiencing? Can they stay afloat in this challenging economy? According to a recent survey, over 40% of small...
Businesses Returning to Normal Operations Level
There does seem to be some good news on the business horizon. According to the US Census Bureau’s Small Business Pulse Survey, as of March of this year, just over 20% of US businesses are reporting...
Small Business Loans in Virginia: The Basics
When it comes to getting a business loan in Virginia, there are a few things that you should know going into the process. The process is not nearly as complicated as many people make it out to be....
How to Help Prevent Small Business Scams
In recent years, the number of scams perpetrated against small businesses has increased dramatically. Across the world, companies lose almost $50 billion every year due to small business scams and...
IRS Rule for PayPal and Venmo and Your Business
Beginning with the 2022 tax year, the IRS requires that payment apps such as PayPal and Venmo send 1099s to business accounts that make more than $600 per year. Previously, individuals only had to...
International Fun At Work Day
While we could certainly make a case that every day at work should have some component of International Fun At Work Day, April 1 is the official date of this holiday. What exactly is International...
5 Financing Options for Bad Credit
https://www.youtube.com/embed/6TjCiDiUZ9k Welcome to First Union Lending! Today we're talking about five financing options for those small businesses with bad credit. Is your credit score low? A low...