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The Fundbox blog features helpful articles written by small business experts to help business owners navigate and thrive in an ever-evolving business landscape. Learn about ways to optimize cash flow and fund your business, how to establish and build business credit, get advice for smart business planning, and more.

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The Fed Lowered Rates: What Does That Mean for You?

On September 18, 2024, The Federal Reserve Board lowered interest rates for the first time since 2020. What does the rate cut mean for your small business?

Running a Business•Business Growth•Financing•Accounting and Tax

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Business Growth•Running a Business•Starting a Business

Small Business Ideas for 2025

The pace of startups is not expected to slow down any time soon. Entrepreneurship continues to surge with an average of 430,000 new U.S. business applications per month in 2024...

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Technology•Running a Business•Business Growth

7 Ways Mobile Devices Can Help You Be More Productive

Distracted by your phone? You’re not alone. In fact, a recent study showed that employees waste an average of two hours per day on their phones...

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Running a Business•Minority Owned Business

National Black Business Month: How Your Business Can Celebrate

In August, we celebrate a lesser-known but significant recognition month: National Black Business Month. As inequality runs rampant, supporting Black-owned businesses and entrepreneurs is more important than ever.

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Marketing and Sales•Running a Business

Leverage Back-to-School Season in Marketing Campaigns

Back-to-school is a huge marketing opportunity for many retail businesses who sell clothing, office supplies, and other products that are directed at students...

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Running a Business•Human Resources•Business Growth

A Guide on Hiring Foreign Workers in the U.S.

As you grow your business, it’s natural to hire more employees. One strong option for small business owners is to hire foreign workers, either those living in the U.S. or working remotely for your U.S.-based company from their home around the globe.

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Human Resources•Running a Business

4 Ways to Boost Summertime Employee Productivity

Summer is in full force, and an inevitable malaise may have started to descend over the office, affecting employee productivity.

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Business Growth•Customer Stories•Marketing and Sales•Running a Business

How to Recognize “Get to Know Your Customers Day”

If boosting customer loyalty is among your business goals in 2024, mark your calendar now for Get to Know Your Customers Day!

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Running a Business•Starting a Business•Human Resources

Juneteenth: Why It Should Be Observed in Your Small Business

The newest federal holiday is fast approaching, but Juneteenth is still an overlooked or misunderstood day for many Americans. It’s an important day to honor, especially as a small business owner.

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Business Growth•Minority Owned Business

7 Lessons and Tips From Successful Women Business Owners

To start and grow a business, it helps to learn from the best. In honor of Women’s History Month, we’re …

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Financing•Running a Business

8 Ways to Manage Cash Flow in a Seasonal Business

Does your small business make most of its sales during the winter months? If you run a seasonal business, maintaining sufficient cash flow can be challenging.

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Business Growth•Running a Business•Starting a Business