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How Becoming a Great Public Speaker Helps You Achieve Your Business Goals
When it comes to public speaking, your small business might seem…
Five Metrics Any Small Business Should Pay Attention To
Sales figures, inventory tracking, customer retention, ad performance…
How to Hone Your Storytelling Skills to Increase Loyalty and Sales
Quality and price aren’t the only things customers consider…
How to Use Surveys to Drive Success in Your Small Business
Surveys are one of the most reliable ways to get real feedback…
Brand Strategy 101: How to Nail Down Your Mission, Values, and Target Customer
What do your customers think when they hear your business’s…
Rejected For A Loan? Do These 9 Things Right Now
Having your loan application rejected is a wake-up call that…
4 Savvy Ways a Business Credit Card Can Help Restaurant Owners
Restaurateurs have plenty to think about from day to day. If…
How To Create A Rainy Day Fund For Your Small Business
It’s easy to forget how an unexpected event can threaten the…
5 Simple Mistakes Small Business Owners Make When Expanding
As a small business owner, deciding to expand is an exciting…
11 Grants for Women-Owned Businesses You Need to Know About
This post was originally published at entrepreneur.com In 2014, there were close to 9.1 million women-owned businesses in the United States, a 68 percent increase since 1997, according to The 2014 State of Women-Owned Businesses Report from American Express. This percentage increase exceeded the national average of small business growth by 1.5 times.It also illustrated
8 Things You Need to Know About Raising Venture Capital
entrepreneur.com – If your startup is growing, at some point you will likely be seeking venture capital. Unlike angel investors, who typically write checks between $10,000 to $100,000, VCs can write multi-million dollar checks. This means that VCs support startup growth from seed to much later stages. Because VCs deploy large amounts of capital and
Obtaining SBA Loans for Your Small Business
SBA loans are available to eligible small business owners. If you're willing to go through a detailed and lengthy application process, you can usually be approved in 60-90 days.
How Do You Apply for a Business Loan?
You need to find the best small business loan option and the right lender. Click here for more on how do you apply for a business loan.
Borrowing Small Business Working Capital from Friends and Family
Borrowing money from family or friends can be a good way to get working capital for your small business, but be careful or you risk creating tension.
The Ups and Downs of Asset-Based Lending and Invoice Factoring
Asset-based loans provide a fast source of capital for rapidly growing businesses and those whose industry or payment cycles hobble their cash flow.
3 Ways to Secure Restaurant Financing
You have a menu and some prime locations, so now all you need is funding. But how do you find small business loans and other financing for your restaurant?
Make a Big Online Splash With Your Home Services Business
Whether you've been a home services pro for years or you're just starting out, you already know that marketing is key to your success.
Low Cost Content Marketing Ideas for Restaurant Owners
90% of companies use content marketing, according to a report in Business 2 Community, and for good reason: it costs less than direct advertising and SEM.
LLC or Incorporation: Which Is Right for Your Small Business?
Tax structure, startup costs, and record-keeping all need to be considered when you're deciding which business type to form.
How Much Working Capital Does Your Restaurant Need?
Think of capital as money to buy things and working capital as money to pay bills. Here are some things that restaurant owners have to know regarding working capital.
"Data Is Currency" And Other Lessons From TED@IBM
In a world where we give away so much of our personal information in ordinary transactions, withholding information is a radical concept.
Four Tips For Organizing And Managing Your Company’s Finances
Organized finances will lead to better decisions, better communication, and better results for your business.
3 Important Differences Between S Corps and C Corps
While S corps and C corps both offer liability protections and have other similarities, there are some significant differences you need to be aware of.
When and How Should Your Business File for Bankruptcy?
If your small business is failing, bankruptcy may be your best option — but it has to be handled the right way.
The Difference Between Growth Capital and Working Capital
An understanding of how capital works — along with the differences between growth capital and working capital — is critical for a business to be successful.
3 Things Small Businesses Do Wrong When Hiring Accountants
Hiring accountants with the right skills can make your accounting team efficient and effective, but it’s easy to make mistakes and hire the wrong personnel.
3 Mistakes That Cut Into Your Restaurant Profits
Sales are important, but profits are better. Here are some common pitfalls that can hurt your restaurant profits, and how to fix them.
6 Affordable Ways to Maximize Small Retail Spaces
Store owners with small retail spaces have to be creative. Here are six easy ways for small retail owners to get the most out of their environments.
Avoid These 6 Mistakes When Building Your Small Business Sales Team
Hiring the right sales reps and supporting their success is easier said than done. Here are six pitfalls to avoid when building a small business sales team.
How to Build a Business in an Economically Depressed Area
Starting a business is never easy. It can be even harder to build a business in an economically depressed area. Here's how to pull it off.
5 Tips for Taking Your Business International
If you own a business, you're likely focused on expanding it here at home. But do you know that the world’s largest consumer markets are outside the U.S.?
4 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Business Insurance
Business insurance is a monthly expense that you may often grumble about, but it has saved countless small business owners from financial ruin.
Secrets of the ‘Customer Loyalty Loop’: How to Create Experiences Your Customers Won’t Stop Talking About
The Customer Loyalty Loop author Noah Fleming discusses why timing is everything in customer outreach, why handwritten notes are so powerful, and much more.
How to Determine Your Salary as a Small Business Owner
As a small business owner, one of your biggest concerns may be how to pay yourself a salary. Here how to figure it out, in two easy steps.
How to Grow Your Business in Your Local Community
Even the best businesses can struggle if the community is unaware of what they offer. To succeed, you have to get yourself out there.
To Lease or Own Business Space: 7 Things Small Businesses Need to Consider
Not every business needs a brick-and-mortar office. Yet, if your company wants to expand, there are good reasons to either lease or own business space.
7 Online Tools Every Small Business Owner Should Use
As a small business owner, many tasks fall on your shoulders. If you can’t delegate them to employees, use these handy online tools to save time and stress.
How Two Entrepreneurs Built Beekman 1802 Into a Mega Lifestyle Brand After a Double Layoff
How did Brent Ridge and Josh Kilmer-Purcell build “the fastest growing lifestyle brand in America”? Read our latest Bootstrapper interview to find out.
Fraud Alert: Do Business Owners Need Identity Theft Insurance?
With identity fraud an increasing — and expensive — reality, business owners have to ask themselves: Can I afford to go without identity theft insurance?
Five Ways to Access Extra Capital for Your Small Business
Getting turned down for a bank loan should only be a temporary setback. There are funds out there; you just need to know where to look.
5 Customer Service Tips That Will Make Clients Love You
Companies like Nordstrom, Disney, and Zappos are famous for their customer service. Here's how your small business can replicate their success.
5 Reasons Why E-Waste Management Is a Must for Small Businesses — And What You Can Do About It
With tons of gadgets being disposed of every day, electronic trash is becoming the biggest source of waste in the world. Here what you can do about it.
5 Low-Cost Marketing Research Techniques for Small Businesses
Marketing research is a necessary investment for successful companies. Here how to validate your product idea and attract more customers on the cheap.
How Small Businesses Can Use ‘Last Mile’ Delivery Services to Reach Customers Faster
The last mile of getting your goods or services to a customer can be the hardest. Undelivered items or services might as well be abandoned shopping carts.
Ten Tips For Spring Cleaning Your Small Business Finances
Reevaluating your business finances this time of year can keep your business on the right track. Here are 10 tips to get your business finances in shape.
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