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The Biggest Banking, Regulatory Challenges For Today’s Entrepreneur

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and finance experts are celebrating with new data on the state of the entrepreneurial community. According to Bank of America head of small business Sharon Miller, this marks the highest level of optimism among SMBs since 2015. National Small Business Week is this week in the U.S.,

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Rebounding from the Downturn

Independent Banker

Community First Bank & Trust. ROAA in 2015: 3.63 ROAE in 2015: 37.96 Community First Bank & Trust had an extraordinary 2015. The largest component of Community First Bank’s earnings in 2015 was a reversal of a $10.6 million valuation allowance on the bank’s deferred tax assets.

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Tech Center: Orlando Dips Its Toes Into Tech Startup Water

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The city had a population of 270,934 in 2015, making it the 73rd largest city in the United States and the fourth largest in Florida. GDP of Orlando, Kissimmee, Sanford (Metropolitan Area): $109,336 million (2015). Median household income (2015): $42,318. ND: I’ve been involved in the Orlando tech community for 10+ years.

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Accountants Say UK Bank Referral Scheme A ‘Waste Of Money’

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’s Bank Referral Scheme, part of the government’s array of initiatives to expand access to capital for small businesses, has been marred by controversy and criticism since it first came into effect in late 2016. But the scheme faced some of its harshest attacks yet at the hands of the Corporate Finance Network, a U.K.

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Lending to nonprofits: Considerations for credit analysis

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According to the Urban Institute’s “ Nonprofit Sector in Brief 2015 ,” the number of nonprofits registered with the Internal Revenue Service increased by about 3,000 a year between 2003 and 2013. Finances related to U.S. Revenues increased 3 percent to $2.26 trillion; assets rose 5.2 percent to $5.17 trillion, and expenses grew 1.7

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Can Rio de Janeiro Withstand The Olympic Pressure?

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According to the Brazilian Association of Startups , as of 2015, there were 335 startups in Rio. In an effort to spur job growth, the Brazilian government offered tax and legal incentives for technology companies within Rio. In fact, the venture and entrepreneurial ecosystem grew by 20 percent from 2014 to 2015 alone.

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Is Hong Kong Ready To Be A Startup Powerhouse?

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The city’s GDP per capital is $54,722. As of 2015, Hong Kong was home to approximately 1,558 startups, a 46 percent increase from the year prior. Hong Kong is known for its simple and predictable tax system, making it an attractive place for investment. Hong Kong is estimated to have a population of 7.3

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