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The views and opinions expressed on this podcast are for informational purposes only, and solely those of the podcast participants, contributors, and guests, and do not constitute an endorsement by or necessarily represent the views of The Hartford or its affiliates.

You’re listening to the Small Biz Ahead podcast, brought to you by The Hartford.

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This podcast is brought to you by The Hartford. When the unexpected strikes, The Hartford strikes back for over 1 million small business customers with property, liability, and workers compensation insurance.

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When approaching a bank for a traditional loan, it can be easy for business owners to get overwhelmed by their desire to impress a potential lender. But, while it is important to present a strong case for your small business, applying for a traditional bank loan is less about simply borrowing money and more about cultivating a relationship, especially since most banks genuinely want your business to succeed in the long run. In this episode, Jon Aidukonis and Gene Marks, along with John Gambardella, Managing Director and Region Director for JPMorgan Chase’s Commercial Bank in Connecticut, and Joel Nowakowski, Business Banking Manager for Chase’s Connecticut region, discuss how small business owners can work more closely with their banks to not only raise capital, but also optimize their financial practices.

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The views and opinions expressed on this podcast are for informational purposes only, and solely those of the podcast participants, contributors, and guests, and do not constitute an endorsement by or necessarily represent the views of The Hartford or its affiliates.

You’re listening to the Small Biz Ahead podcast, brought to you by The Hartford.

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This podcast is brought to you by The Hartford. When the unexpected strikes, The Hartford strikes back for over 1 million small business customers with property, liability, and workers compensation insurance.

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During times of economic uncertainty, adhering to the old “cash is king” mentality might seem like the safest choice for a small business owner. However, as we’ve observed throughout the course of this pandemic, the businesses that have fared best were usually the ones that were flexible enough to offer a wide variety of payment options. In today’s episode, Jon Aidukonis and Gene Marks, along with Nitin Prabhu, Vice President of Merchant Platforms, Developer Ecosystem and In-person Commerce at PayPal, discuss how small businesses can benefit from partnering with a mobile payment company.

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The views and opinions expressed on this podcast are for informational purposes only, and solely those of the podcast participants, contributors, and guests, and do not constitute an endorsement by or necessarily represent the views of The Hartford or its affiliates.

You’re listening to the Small Biz Ahead podcast, brought to you by The Hartford.

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This podcast is brought to you by The Hartford. When the unexpected strikes, The Hartford strikes back for over 1 million small business customers with property, liability, and workers compensation insurance.

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From a business owner’s perspective, the decision to invest in cryptocurrency and its supporting technology can seem like a risky venture, especially when you consider the cryptomarket’s volatility. But while this new financial system still has a long way to go in terms of security and efficiency, the latest trends suggest that consumer usage of Bitcoin and other digital currencies isn’t going to wane anytime soon. In today’s episode, Jon Aidukonis and Gene Marks along with Beth Kindig, Lead Tech Analyst at IO Fund, discuss how recent developments in cryptocurrency technology and digital assets will impact the small business world.

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The views and opinions expressed on this podcast are for informational purposes only, and solely those of the podcast participants, contributors, and guests, and do not constitute an endorsement by or necessarily represent the views of The Hartford or its affiliates.

You’re listening to the Small Biz Ahead podcast, brought to you by The Hartford.

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This podcast is brought to you by The Hartford. When the unexpected strikes, The Hartford strikes back for over 1 million small business customers with property, liability, and workers compensation insurance.

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The views and opinions expressed on this podcast are for informational purposes only, and solely those of the podcast participants, contributors, and guests, and do not constitute an endorsement by or necessarily represent the views of The Hartford or its affiliates.

You’re listening to the Small Biz Ahead podcast, brought to you by The Hartford.

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Does it take your clients more than 30 days to pay an invoice? Then, perhaps it’s time you looked into hiring a factoring company. Factoring companies can help small business owners maintain a steady cash flow by reducing the amount of time it takes to receive payment. In this episode, Jon Aidukonis and Gene Marks, along with Kelly Nelson, VP of Business Development at TCI Capital, discuss how factoring companies can contribute to the growth of your small business.

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