Dec 4, 2018 | Business Financing
Increasing profits is often the biggest challenge for small businesses. Profit margins are fundamental to growth and success, and there are two primary ways to increase those margins: by reducing costs or increasing sales. However, focusing solely on generating more...Read more
Nov 29, 2018 | Business Financing
Many companies generate more business during the holiday season than they do at any other time of the year. According to a survey by WePay of more than 500 U.S. small businesses, the average small or midsized business earns 20% of its annual revenues in the weeks...Read more
Nov 27, 2018 | Business Financing
Getting access to financing is a crucial aspect of running a small business. Every company encounters occasional fluctuations in cash flow. Customers may be slow to pay their bills, unexpected expenses can arise, or the business is seasonal with sales that ebb and...Read more
Nov 20, 2018 | Business Financing
Today’s workforce is motivated by how their companies and bosses make them feel. Employees who leave their jobs often do so because they sense a lack of gratitude for their hard work. Providing praise and meaningful recognition for their achievements is one of the...Read more
Nov 15, 2018 | Business Financing
In 2010, American Express launched Small Business Saturday to encourage people to do their holiday shopping at local small businesses. Since then, this annual shopping day on the Saturday after Thanksgiving has generated an estimated $85 billion in sales at...Read more
Nov 13, 2018 | Business Financing
The holiday season can be the most wonderful time of the year for small business owners, and it can also be the most stressful time. Black Friday may kick off the peak period in your sales cycle or mark the start of your slow period. If your small business generates...Read more