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
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.
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
How to Protect Your Business When Small Business Loan Payments are a Challenge.
Working capital is the lifeblood of small businesses. As the credit gap remains a reality for SMBs in America, the market for capital is still robust. Business owners are increasingly active in evaluating various capital products from advances to invoice factoring to loans. But sometimes taking on new capital comes with unexpected challenges. What happens if your business has trouble … Read More
5 Reasons Why Most Small Businesses Fail
The Bureau of Labor Statistics indicates that 20.6 percent of businesses fail by year two, 30.7 percent by year three, 38.1 percent by year four, and 43.7 percent by year five. Pride can often cause emotional decisions that can be detrimental to the company’s success. But it is more than just pride that causes a small business to fail. Entrepreneurs … Read More
How a subscription model could benefit your business
Consumer buying habits have long been trending towards convenient shopping experiences, and have driven the subscription market forward dramatically in the past few years. You only have to look at companies like Dollar Shave Club to see just how popular and profitable a subscription model could be for your business. Dollar Shave Club, a subscription service offering cheap shaving razors … Read More
How to Assess Your Small Business’s Financial Health
While many small business owners may feel that their businesses are financially healthy, not every business owner possesses the same confidence. Running a check-up on your small business’s finances can give you a better idea of the state of your business, while potentially uncovering opportunities for growth.
Retaining Solvency in the Face of Easy Money
Growing a small business takes longer and costs more than small business owners want, but effectively managing cash flow can help you remain solvent.
Small Business Owners Find New Ways to Gain Insights and Advice
What is one of your best resources for small business insights? Other small business owners.
A New Financing Option: Restaurant Crowdfunding
Crowdfunding as a form of financing for restaurants is certainly not a new concept. Many restaurants now offer food and beverage as a form of repayment on investment, which, if done correctly, can provide your restaurant with the necessary capital without giving up any equity.