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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
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
Amazon’s Rise Fills Small Business Needs
Amazon is not only shaping how people shop online — more than 75 percent of US online consumers shop on Amazon most of the time — the retail goliath is changing how business owners supply their offices. Finding the right office space requires a great deal of work and effort: from weighing all the pros and cons of a location … Read More
Expert Tips for Renting Office Space for Your Small Business
There’s a lot to think about when you’re looking into renting office space for your business. You’re going to want to weigh everything from how much space you need to who your landlord will be and what their reputation is. Given that renting office space will most likely end up being one of the biggest expenses for your company, you … Read More
Why You Shouldn’t Pay for So-Called ‘Business Debt Relief’
As an entrepreneur, you’re well aware that even a solid business plan and a great product won’t protect you completely from unexpected downturns. Markets change, your costs can rise — and suddenly, you’re struggling to meet your obligations. This is when you may start noticing sales pitches from companies that offer a quick and easy solution to your stress. Here’s … Read More
Three Things Every Business Owner should Know about Digital Marketing
Much has been written about how small business can leverage digital tools and channels to communicate with customers and introduce the world to their brand. This short blog post isn’t meant to be a comprehensive study in digital, but can point out three critical items no business should ignore. Be Found Easily Content is King … 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
Why You Shouldn’t Pay for ‘Debt Relief’
As an entrepreneur, you’re well aware that even a solid business plan and a great product won’t protect you completely from unexpected downturns. Markets change, your costs can rise — and suddenly, you’re struggling to meet your obligations. This is when you may start noticing sales pitches from companies that offer a quick and easy solution to your stress. Here’s … Read More