Category: Starting a Business

Got Student Loans? What Small Business Owners Need to Know

Got Student Loans? What Small Business Owners Need to Know

Although the student loan forgiveness plan came to a halt after the Supreme Court shot it down, there is still a path toward student loan forgiveness: the SAVE Repayment Plan. This plan is harder to challenge legally because it’s an adjustment to an already existing repayment plan. It could ease the burden of small business owners across the country who are struggling to pay off their debt and run their businesses.  You can run — and fund — a small… Read More
How to Use Zelle for Small Business Transactions

How to Use Zelle for Small Business Transactions

Zelle is a peer-to-peer (P2P) digital payments network that transfers money between bank accounts almost immediately.Using Zelle for small business payments is a fast, free way to send and receive money.Many banks integrate with Zelle’s interface to make it easy to send money between bank accounts to pay for goods and services. Find out how Zelle works and why it may be right for your small business in this article from Nav’s experts. How Does Zelle Work? As a peer-to-peer (P2P)… Read More
What Are the Benefits of Financing Your Marketing Spend?

What Are the Benefits of Financing Your Marketing Spend?

In 2012, Dollar Shave Club spent $4,500 on a 90-second YouTube video titled “Our Blades Are F***ing Great.” Thanks to the crude tone, it went viral instantly. Forty-eight hours later, the company found itself with millions of views and 12,000 new orders. As a small business owner, you already know how powerful marketing can be. But what if you don’t have the cash flow you need to fund campaigns? The good news is that financing can help. Let’s explore how… Read More
How to Make a Website in 5 Steps

How to Make a Website in 5 Steps

In this digital era, having your own website is essential for most small businesses. They can amplify your brand, help you connect with old customers, and allow you to reach new customers. In fact, not having a website can make your business look archaic and out of touch. The good news is that establishing your online presence is easier than ever before. In this step-by-step guide, we cover everything you need to know about how to make a new website.… Read More
How to Start a Business: Everything You Need to Know

How to Start a Business: Everything You Need to Know

Key Takeaways When starting a business, it’s important to build a solid foundation and create a business plan.  Build a strong brand identity and marketing plan to help attract customers and repeat business. Set up your business finances the right way to make it easier to build a financially healthy business. Small businesses are the backbone of the economy, and entrepreneurs are coming from various types of industries. Over half a million small businesses are founded every month in the… Read More
Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) Replaces D-U-N-S Number

Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) Replaces D-U-N-S Number

The federal government has replaced the D-U-N-S® Number with a new unique entity identifier known as the Unique Entity ID. Here’s what that means for your small business, and what you need to do now.  What is a Unique Entity Identifier? The Unique Entity ID is the official identifier for doing business with the U.S. Government as of April 4, 2022. It is a 12-character alphanumeric ID assigned to an entity by SAM.gov. The federal government uses a system called… Read More