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Rieva Lesonsky is a contributing writer for Fundera.
Rieva has over 30 years of experience covering, consulting and speaking to small businesses owners and entrepreneurs. She covers small business trends, employment, and leadership advice for the Fundera Ledger. She’s the CEO of GrowBiz Media, a media company specializing in small business and entrepreneurship. Before GrowBiz Media, Rieva was the editorial director at Entrepreneur Magazine.
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Articles by Rieva Lesonsky
Cash flow analysis will keep your business alive. Here's how to run a stellar analysis to make sure your cash stays flowing.
How can your small business benefit from Presidents Day to boost sales? Here are 13 ideas for all types of different establishments.
It's important to keep updated on your business’s credit score with regular review—but making heads or tails of your business credit report can be tricky.
Many small business owners are curious about small business set-asides. How do they work and how can your business obtain a government contract for one?
When it comes to changing our bad habits, different tactics work for different people. Here are 7 approaches—you're sure to find one that works for you.
Factor rates or buy rates are used to quote the cost of a merchant cash advance. Learn what a factor rate is and how it differs from interest rate.
Business Finance
The Ultimate Guide to Cash Flow Analysis
Cash flow analysis will keep your business alive. Here's how to run a stellar analysis to make sure your cash stays flowing.
Leadership and Advice
13 Creative Ways Presidents Day Can Pay Off for Small Businesses
How can your small business benefit from Presidents Day to boost sales? Here are 13 ideas for all types of different establishments.
Business Credit
How to Read Your Business Credit Report
It's important to keep updated on your business’s credit score with regular review—but making heads or tails of your business credit report can be tricky.
Business Operations
Small Business Set-Asides: How Do They Work?
Many small business owners are curious about small business set-asides. How do they work and how can your business obtain a government contract for one?
Leadership and Advice
7 Ways to Change Your Worst Business Habits
When it comes to changing our bad habits, different tactics work for different people. Here are 7 approaches—you're sure to find one that works for you.
Business Finance
What Is a Factor Rate?
Factor rates or buy rates are used to quote the cost of a merchant cash advance. Learn what a factor rate is and how it differs from interest rate.