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5 of the Best Talent Management Tools for Small Business
Software tools have become critical to a company’s success…
Using the Debt Snowball Method to Clear Small Business Debt
Running a business is difficult – it’s even tougher when…
How to Find the Best Payment Processor for Your Business
For consumers, credit cards make paying for goods and services…
Is A Short-Term Loan The Best Fit For Your Business?
When unexpected life events happen, sometimes you’re prepared…
5 Ways to Engage Employees When They’d Rather Be on Vacation
For many of us, summer means days spent dreaming about laying…
How to Make Your Business Financially Agile and Immune to Shocks
Everyone has experienced a financial shock, if not in business…
5 Types Of Equity Financing For Small Business
Running a small business and thinking about your next expansion…
How to Hire a Collection Agency: 9 Questions Small Business Owners Need to Ask
When customers owe you money, trying to collect those debts by…
5 Mental Health Tips For Small Business Owners
Running a business takes a lot out of a person. Financial, mental,…
How and Why to Use Bitcoin for Your Small Business
Accepting Bitcoin could help you increase your customer base, improve your global reach, reduce some risks, and even help you keep clients happy.
Considering the Woman-Owned Business
While the recession may have officially ended, many small business owners, in particular minority business owners, are still reeling from the devastating effects of the recession that began in 2007. Larger firms and corporations were able to secure bank loans and investments to coast by during
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?
The P&L Statement Is Your Report Card: How To Get an ‘A’
Profits and losses are fundamental to your business's success — so take control of them. Here's what to look for on your P&L statement.
Doing the Math in Alternative Funding: When and Where to Invest Capital
Learning to maximize alternative funding allows your business to operate at its full potential. Here's how to make the most of it.
What Is Sole Proprietorship and How Does It Affect Your Taxes?
A sole proprietorship is one of the most common business entities used by those who are working for themselves — and it comes with its own set of tax rules.
Turn Your Startup Into a Larger Business and Grow More Capital
Working capital is the money your company needs to operate, covering basic expenses like employee payroll and inventory.
Why “Tax Season” for Your Business Should Start Right Now
Tax season for business owners should be all year long. Don't be overwhelmed — get a great accountant and focus on these important items at the year's end.
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.
What You Need to Create Your First Business Budget
Whether you’re a brand-new startup or an established company, a business budget is critical to your success. Use these tips and tools to get yours in shape.
Four Steps to Starting a Green Business
By starting a green business, you are benefiting the environment as well as creating a healthier space for yourself and your workers.
Why You Should Fire Yourself From Your Small Business
If your business cards say “owner,” but you’re doing the work of a bookkeeper, sales manager, and busboy, it's time to step away and find a better solution.
Five Digital Marketing Tips for Small Businesses Trying to Break Out
Building a successful business means cutting through the noise and reaching the right people. These digital marketing tips will help you do that.
3 Signs Your Employees Are Buddy Punching — And What You Can Do About It
Buddy punching is a form of time theft where colleagues clock in for each other, and it costs US employers more than $373 million each year.
6 Ways Small Businesses Can Attract Top Talent in a Competitive Market
For any small business, smart and engaged employees are the most important investment, but they can be hard to find — and the war for talent is fierce.
Business Incorporation Crash Course: Nellie Akalp on How to Structure Your Business
We spoke to CorpNet founder and CEO Nellie Akalp to get her expert advice on what to consider when choosing your business structure.
5 Businesses That Require Less Than $10,000 To Launch
Though many people think of business ownership as a massive undertaking, there are some really simple business ideas that do not cost much to get started.
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.
Brand Strategy 101: How to Nail Down Your Mission, Values, and Target Customer
What do your customers think when they hear your business’s…
How To Create A Rainy Day Fund For Your Small Business
It’s easy to forget how an unexpected event can threaten the…
3 Reasons Why Predictive Scheduling Laws Are Good for Business
Predictive scheduling laws are state and city ordinances that require employers to provide shift workers with advance notice of their schedules.
10 Tips to Help You Manage Your Remote Team
The principles of managing a remote team aren’t much different from managing an in-house one. Here's how to make these long-distance relationships work.
8 Easy Ways to Improve Your Business Communication
Effective communication can boost your team's productivity and reduce costly errors. Here are 8 things you can do to improve your business communication.
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.
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?
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