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
Dec 7, 2017 | Business Financing
Generosity in the workplace is often something we think of from a monetary or philanthropic standpoint. In the context of running a business, generosity is a core quality that people look for in their leaders. Research shows people want to work for business leaders...Read more
Nov 30, 2017 | Business Financing
For small business owners, the end of the year is more than just a season: it’s a reason to reflect, reassess, and reinvigorate business plans in preparation for the year ahead. Many businesses tend to slow down in December, making it the perfect time to focus on...Read more
Nov 16, 2017 | Business Financing
Small Business Saturday takes place the Saturday after Thanksgiving as a way to help boost awareness and sales for small businesses between Black Friday and Cyber Monday. The popularity of Small Business Saturday has increased exponentially since its inception in...Read more
Nov 14, 2017 | Business Financing
Networking is not about collecting business cards or building a large list of contacts. It is an essential means of building the relationships and strategic partnerships that are critical to business growth. Like all successful business endeavors, networking requires...Read more
Nov 9, 2017 | Business Financing
Military veterans are playing an important role in the U.S. economy, launching businesses and creating new jobs. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, veterans own 7.2 percent of the nation’s 5.5 million businesses with employees, and the number of veteran...Read more
