Jul 9, 2019 | Business Financing
Entrepreneurs often launch their companies as sole proprietorships and avoid incorporating because they think it is a difficult, time-consuming process or because they believe it’s unnecessary for a small business. Although you certainly are not required to...Read more
Jul 2, 2019 | Business Financing
Entrepreneurs and small business owners are often taken to task for wearing too many hats. However, the ability to perform multiple functions – and be an effective “Jack of all trades” – is a reality that most business owners deal with as they work to grow their...Read more
Jun 20, 2019 | Business Financing
The Summer Solstice takes place tomorrow making it the longest day of the year. For many small business owners, the official arrival of summer brings with it an inevitable slowdown in both customer demand and employee productivity. If your business is seasonal, it may...Read more
Jun 18, 2019 | Business Financing
It’s not unusual for small businesses to run into situations where they suddenly have too little cash on hand. This can happen no matter the health of your company or whether you are in manufacturing, transportation, distribution, or professional services....Read more
Jun 13, 2019 | Business Financing
As a small business owner, you understand the importance of being on top of day-to-day administrative tasks. But, between juggling customer demands and vendor issues and managing operations and staff, it can be tough to allocate the necessary time and attention....Read more
Jun 11, 2019 | Business Financing
In the world of small business, achieving success is not always easy. However, numerous studies have shown that there are commonalities among the entrepreneurs who do have success. We’ve put together a list of some of the essential items on the “To Do” lists of small...Read more
Jun 6, 2019 | Business Financing
Whether their seasonal business is experiencing a cash flow crunch or they need working capital to take advantage of an expansion opportunity, entrepreneurs and small business owners know when it’s time to consider financing. However, what they don’t know often...Read more
Jun 4, 2019 | Business Financing
Many small business owners take stock of where they stand at the beginning or end of the calendar year. However, checking your progress at the halfway point can help you spot and resolve issues with systems, processes, or products, take advantage of immediate...Read more
May 30, 2019 | Business Financing
Creating a strong brand is one of the most critical things you can do for your small business. Building a brand is about differentiating yourself from your competition, which includes protecting your company name and logo from being used by other businesses....Read more
May 28, 2019 | Business Financing
If just thinking about taking time off from your small business fills you with dread, you’re not alone. According to Office Depot’s Small Business Index, 66% of small business owners find it difficult, at least sometimes, to take a vacation from work during the...Read more
