Jan 25, 2018 | Business Financing
Every small business owner knows that wasting time is synonymous with wasting money. Making every minute count is critical to the bottom line, yet statistics show that 89% of workers admit to wasting time on the job and 31 percent waste roughly an hour a day. Bosses...Read more
Jan 23, 2018 | Business Financing
As a small business owner, it’s imperative to know where to invest your resources when it comes to developing new customer relationships. Among small businesses polled by Verizon and Small Business Trends in a 2015 survey, 85% said word of mouth is the most common way...Read more
Jan 18, 2018 | Business Financing
If your small business has been generating a healthy profit, chances are you have been considering whether or not it’s time to expand. While launching an expansion initiative can be exciting, it’s wise to be well prepared in order to manage your business growth...Read more
Jan 11, 2018 | Business Financing
Whether your small business has one employee or 100, establishing a supportive organizational culture with support from management is the foundation on which employee satisfaction is based. Creating a culture that is inspiring, challenging, and rewarding for your team...Read more
Jan 9, 2018 | Business Financing
Small business owners and entrepreneurs are optimistic about 2018, despite concerns about issues such as economic policies that favor large businesses and difficulties finding qualified workers. However, the New Year brings with it plenty of uncertainty, and there are...Read more
Jan 4, 2018 | Business Financing
The holidays are a wonderful time of year, generating a considerable spike in sales for countless small businesses. However, when the shopping season comes to an end, many business owners experience cash flow issues as traffic and sales drop off dramatically. The...Read more
Jan 2, 2018 | 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 industry or the health of the business. However, if your business was plagued by constant cash flow problems last year, resolve...Read more
Dec 14, 2017 | Business Financing
Digital technology has transformed modern society in countless ways. In the business world, technology empowers companies to do things faster and more efficiently, saving time and money and improving the bottom line. However, email, text messaging, and social media...Read more
Dec 12, 2017 | In The News, North Mill Capital, Working Capital Financing
by Jessica Staheli The Secured Lender This year’s Women in Commercial Finance Annual Breakfast was the most well-attended in WICF history, with so many of our women colleagues attending that additional tables had to be brought in to accommodate us all! As we settled...Read more
Dec 12, 2017 | Business Financing
Small business owners need to stay on top of their personal credit scores far more than the average consumer. If you tend to rely on your charge cards for holiday purchases, it’s important to keep in mind that your personal credit score can impact your business in...Read more
