Finance

small business finance FAQ

February 24, 2022

small business finance FAQ
Small businesses borrow mainly for four reasons:
to start a business, purchase inventory, expand,
or to strengthen the firm’s financial health. Firms
choose different means of financing depending on
the intended purpose.

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For leaders digitally transforming their operations in order to drive predictable, peak performance with minimal risk, Stratus ensures the continuous availability of business-critical applications by delivering zero-touch Edge Computing platforms that are simple to deploy and maintain, protected from interruptions and threats, and autonomous. For 40 years, we have provided reliable and redundant zero-touch computing, enabling global Fortune 500 companies and small-to-medium sized businesses to securely and remotely turn data into actionable intelligence at the Edge, cloud and data center – driving uptime and efficiency. For more information, please visit www.stratus.com.

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whitePaper | April 28, 2022

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whitePaper | May 31, 2023

The American Rescue Plan, passed in 2021, reauthorized and expanded the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) and will provide nearly $10 billion in funds to help small businesses access the capital they need to invest in job-creating opportunities as the country emerges from the pandemic.

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whitePaper | November 3, 2021

The challenges of today and tomorrow’s cybersecurity requirements can’t be met using yesterday’s thinking. A holistic, built-in approach that is intelligent and automated is required to quickly adapt to whatever unexpected changes come your way. Dell Technologies calls this approach “intrinsic security.” Discover how Intrinsic Security approach allows you to be proactive instead of reactive when managing your company’s cybersecurity needs.

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The Omnichannel Guide for 2021

whitePaper | May 3, 2021

Ecommerce adoption has accelerated in the face of COVID-19, making it even more important for retailers to integrate online and offline sales channels into a cohesive experience. Retailers need a comprehensive, up-to-date omnichannel strategy that considers how consumer needs and behaviors have changed and recalibrates their understanding of their target customer.

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COVID-19, Remote Working andCyber Attacks

whitePaper | April 4, 2020

Key Considerations for Small and Mid-size Businesses In small and mid-size businesses, the main roadblock is often a lack of understanding of what needs to be done now around security to ensure sufficient protection, and how priorities must be set in the current climate in support of the digital, mobile and cloud-based enterprise

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For leaders digitally transforming their operations in order to drive predictable, peak performance with minimal risk, Stratus ensures the continuous availability of business-critical applications by delivering zero-touch Edge Computing platforms that are simple to deploy and maintain, protected from interruptions and threats, and autonomous. For 40 years, we have provided reliable and redundant zero-touch computing, enabling global Fortune 500 companies and small-to-medium sized businesses to securely and remotely turn data into actionable intelligence at the Edge, cloud and data center – driving uptime and efficiency. For more information, please visit www.stratus.com.

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