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
May 23, 2019 | Business Financing
Successful entrepreneurs know it takes hard work to start and maintain a business. The challenges that come with striking out on your own are uniquely different from those faced by an employee in a nine-to-five job. Key among them is sustaining your initial enthusiasm...Read more
May 21, 2019 | Business Financing
This month marks a transition for many seasonal small businesses. It can be a time to wrap up preparations for the busy summer season or to get ready to weather a major slowdown. Either way, for business owners whose companies generate the bulk of their revenue during...Read more
May 16, 2019 | Business Financing
Business cards have been around for hundreds of years. Yet even in the current digital age, when communication and transactions have become increasingly electronic, the value and significance of a business card has not changed. These cards are tangible tools that have...Read more
May 14, 2019 | Business Financing
Writing a business plan can often seem like a daunting task, and many entrepreneurs and small business owners avoid doing so. However, the world has changed dramatically since business planning was formalized decades ago. Things move at such a fast pace that business...Read more
May 9, 2019 | Business Financing
Winning customers today is directly related to being personable, relatable, and authentic. For small businesses in particular, conveying authenticity plays a significant role in building the kind of meaningful customer relationships that lead to steady growth. Small...Read more
May 7, 2019 | Business Financing
According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, more than half of Americans either own or work for a small business, and they create about two out of every three new jobs each year. National Small Business Week (May 5-11) is dedicated to recognizing the...Read more
May 2, 2019 | Business Financing
Whether you are launching a new enterprise or have been running your small business for years, you need solid financial data to make sound decisions today and down the road. Entrepreneurs often focus on basic financials such as how much to charge for their products or...Read more
Apr 30, 2019 | Business Financing
Every small business owner understands the importance of employee engagement and customer satisfaction. What they may not realize is that there is a direct correlation between the two. A recent Gallup study found that when engaged employees served engaged customers,...Read more
