Small Business Representation

Benefits of Starting Your Small Business in College They say that youth is wasted on the young, but that is not true when it comes to opportunity. Deciding to start a small business while still in college comes with certain advantages that may be harder to come by as years pass. To be sure, onecontinue reading…

Small Business Is Not Immune From Fraud The news is full of stories of small businesses and individuals harmed by online fraud and identity theft.  Most people associate fraud protection as only applicable to individuals but many of the same defenses are available to small business owners.   The Truth in Lending Act The Truthcontinue reading…

Small Business Loans When starting a small business, access to capital is necessary to get things off the ground. While there are many places you can go to request a small business loan, it does not mean that they are easy to secure. When applying for a loan, the more prepared you are the better. Ancontinue reading…

What Is Business Identity Theft? The stories on business identity theft are often focused on cybersecurity vulnerability e.g. malware, phishing scams or theft of consumer identities.  An under-reported threat to small businesses is the theft of the business identity itself.  Similar to consumer identity theft, business identity theft occurs when a business’s identity is impersonated. Just like the personalcontinue reading…

What Is A DUNS Number? In addition to your business’ credit score, most creditors will also look at your DUNS number (Data Universal Numbering System)  when considering a request for loans or credit accounts. Additionally, a DUNS number is also required for certain types of business dealings.  Your business’s DUNS number, or Data Universal Numbering System, is a 9-digitcontinue reading…