Jun 20, 2017 | Business Financing
The life of a small business owner can seem like a never-ending “to do” list. There are countless small tasks that keep both you and employees busy, leaving little time to focus on the bigger issues like improving operations and finding new customers. No matter what...Read more
Jun 15, 2017 | Business Financing
Reduce. Reuse. Recycle. This mantra of the environmental consciousness movement can be traced back to the 1970’s. Today, the concept of waste reduction is more than a social cause; it has become an important factor in the bottom lines of businesses large and...Read more
Jun 13, 2017 | Business Financing
Experts estimate that Americans will need 70 to 90 percent of their preretirement income to maintain their current standard of living when they stop working. Small business owners who offer retirement savings plans play a vital role in helping employees build a solid...Read more
Jun 8, 2017 | Business Financing
When it comes to financing, it’s important to make smart choices for your small business. There are many funding options available and a variety of lenders to serve your needs at every stage of your company’s development. Before you seek funding, it’s essential to...Read more
Jun 7, 2017 | Article, North Mill Capital
By Katherine Bell As published in The Secured Lender PDF > Featuring our very own Heidi Ames, Betty Hernandez and Rochelle Hilson! Welcome to the second Women in Commercial Finance issue of The Secured Lender. In the previous pages you read in-depth interviews with...Read more
Jun 6, 2017 | Business Financing
One of the most difficult challenges small business owners face is navigating the continuous cycle of ups and downs. When business is good, you have too much work and not enough resources. When there is an economic downturn, or you lose a big client, or the...Read more
Jun 1, 2017 | Business Financing
One of the most important decisions a small business owner can make is choosing their company’s legal structure. Entrepreneurs often launch their companies as sole proprietorships with no legal separation between them and their businesses. They may avoid incorporating...Read more
May 30, 2017 | Business Financing
It’s National Hole in the Bucket Day. This got us thinking about the ways small businesses can leak profits. If you imagine your business is a bucket and the water inside is your profit, you probably spend plenty of time and energy on increasing sales in order to fill...Read more
May 23, 2017 | Business Financing
One of the major challenges of growing a business is managing and servicing the needs of an expanding workforce. When small businesses are just getting off of the ground, it is typical for the owner to oversee the basic human resources functions, such as posting job...Read more
May 18, 2017 | Business Financing
There are countless blogs and websites that offer a wealth of useful information, advice, and inspiration for small business owners. If you’re reading this, you already know that Summit Financial Resources’ Small Business Blog is dedicated to helping you maintain the...Read more
