Resource Articles
Our Resource Center provides education on personal and business financial topics, information on online security and fraud prevention, and articles from leaders at Sunflower Bank.
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Business – Starting & Transitioning
Existing Biz or Brand - New Venture?
Entrepreneurs have two additional options (beside a franchise arrangement): to purchase an existing freestanding business or to start a new company from scratch.
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Business - Financial Planning
Financial Forecasting
Financial Forecasting is often the key to make smart business decisions. Cash Forecasts is one of the most commonly-used financial planning tools
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Business - Financial Planning
Financing from Operations: Pay As You Go
Asset-based financing, factoring and other forms of accounts receivable financing are commonly used to generate cash for a business using hard assets, money owed and even future payments from customers as collateral.
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Business - Financial Planning
Find the Right Lender: Get Terms That Fit Company Needs
Taking the time to search for the right bank or lender may mean the difference between business success and failure.
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Business - Financial Planning
Get a Handle on Capital
Plan your capital needs early so that your business can weather any financial storm.
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Business - Financial Planning
How to Avoid a Cash Flow Crisis: Know Your Business
Through effective, ongoing cash flow management, a business should be able to clearly understand its current needs while forecasting future trends, and plan accordingly.
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Business - Financial Planning
How the IRS Determines Independent Contractor Status
If you hire people to perform functions for your company, the IRS could consider them as either employees or independent contractors.
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Business - Financial Planning
How to Prepare an Effective Loan Proposal
When seeking a loan, the goal is to present the best possible business case in the form of a loan proposal. A well-developed loan proposal helps lenders understand the risks they face and improves your chances for loan approval.
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Business - Financial Planning
How Your Business Can Benefit from ACH Payments
By using electronic payments through the Automated Clearing House allowing cash to flow in and out of the business more efficiently.
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