“You should have read your contract” are words that a business owner only hears once they realize that the service they paid for, the asset they purchased, or the financing they secured isn’t quite what they though it was. It’s a sentence no one wants to hear, and in the case of capital advance providers like Wellen, a sentence no … Read More
National Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Is Your Business Secure?
How Can Small Business Owners Keep Their Finances More Secure October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month. Cyberattacks are expected to double by 2025, yet 60% of businesses have no cybersecurity policy in place. Cyber Security is a major concern for small businesses in particular, as they often have limited budgets and personnel. This leaves them more vulnerable to attacks. … Read More
Business Bank Statements: Why They Are Important For Capital Advance Approval
When you apply for a business capital advance, there are a few items you must provide in order to get approved. One of the most important is your business bank statements. This way, your capital advance company can better understand the viability of your business and how you manage your company’s finances. Viewing your revenue and expenses will also help … Read More
Getting An Advance With Bad Credit
Can You Get a Capital Advance with Bad Credit? It’s no secret that people with low credit scores have a difficult time securing financial assistance. Low credit scores mean that traditional financial institutions are reluctant to extend a loan – or if they do, it’s at a very high rate. For this reason, an alternative form of financing like a … Read More
Grants, Loans and Advances: Knowing the Difference and What is Right for You
These days, there is a lot of financial help available for small businesses. As a business owner, you always want to have choices, but it can be confusing: how do you know which option is right for your business? Here is a simple breakdown of the financial help available and why a capital advance may be the best option for … Read More
Asset Management Tips For New Small Business Owners
Owning and operating a small business comes with a lot of responsibilities, and for many owners, nailing down the details can be difficult. One of the most important things to get right is your asset management system, which will help you keep track of your inventory and make sure it’s safe. After all, you’ll have a hard time keeping up … Read More
Protecting Your Restaurant’s Network in the Age of Hackers
With retail computer network breaches becoming increasingly common and garnering more media attention, restaurant owners have a responsibility to keep their customers’ personal and financial information private. Preventive strategies can help keep your customers’ information safe and your business running. Here’s some advice you can use to help keep your restaurant’s network secure.
Do you know who your small business funding company is?
The market for providing capital solutions to small business is dynamic and crowded. For every new company eager to launch is a lender at the ready to provide financial back-up. And as a result of the rise in demand, funding companies and brokers are advertising and promoting their brands through every possible channel. They’re looking to drive customers to their … Read More
Can a small business use Zelle (and other tools like it)?
Cashless payments are emerging in all areas of global commerce because of their safety and convenience. These cashless payments reduce the risk of cash handling and are compatible with several systems that make global transactions possible and traceable. They can take on several forms, from “primitive” credit and debit cards, and online transfers, to more technologically-forward mobile apps, mobile wallets, … Read More
Wellen team member earns prestigious CPA Exam Award
The American Institute of Certified Public Accountancy (AICPA) has announced the 2018 winners of The Elijah Watt Sells Award, and among them is Wellen’s very own Joe Cassata! This prestigious award, named after one of America’s first CPAs is given to high performing candidates who pass all four sections of the Uniform CPA exam on the first attempt and achieve … Read More