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It seems like now more than ever, women are taking charge—harnessing their entrepreneurial spirit and opening their own businesses—officially bucking the trend of working for the man. While this makes it sound like women are finally getting ahead by creating their own job opportunities, they still face some challenges obtaining the funding needed to help their businesses get off the … 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
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
Small yet Responsible – Corporate Social Responsibility in Small Business
Small, yet responsible—you hear this in reference to children who show maturity beyond their age. This phrase can be applicable to small businesses too! Social responsibility, which is left if the ‘C’ is taken out of CSR, is relevant to one and all, be it a corporate or a citizen. This article explores what CSR means to small businesses and … Read More
New Opportunities for Existing Small Businesses: SBA Brings Back 504 Refinancing Program
Small businesses looking to refinance their business’s real estate will have another option to do so starting on June 24 if they qualify. The SBA is bringing back its 504 refinancing and loan program originally implemented as part of the 2010 Jobs Act, but this time as a permanent measure.
Women-Owned Small Businesses Continue to Grow, But There’s a Catch…
Small businesses that are owned by women continually succeed in revenue and earnings generated, but still struggle to grow at the same rate as their male-owned counterparts. The presence of the gender gap in small businesses is felt, as it much harder for women entrepreneurs to gain the necessary capital to expand their businesses.
It’s Time to Incorporate Cyber Liability Insurance Into Your Online Security Plan
Online network hacks have been gaining frequency as markets become wholly reliant on the Internet. Prevention of cyber attacks is crucial to your small business’s online security plan, but cyber liability insurance is necessary to protect your business in the event of a network breach.
Why Your Small Business Needs a Solid Business Plan. Now.
Whether your business is starting up, considering expansion, or planning for the future, a solid business plan is an essential aspect of your operations. It’s so important that, without one, you could be missing out on funding opportunities and profits.
Supporting Small Businesses On “Small Business Saturday” and Beyond
The Saturday sandwiched between Black Friday and Cyber Monday has been dubbed “Small Business Saturday” since 2010. An initiative founded by, funny enough, one of the largest businesses in the US, American Express, Small Business Saturday sheds light on an absolutely critical part of the US economy: small businesses.
Complaints – Average Businesses Ignore Them. Exceptional Businesses Don’t
Customer reviews can make or break a business, especially when shared online on a public forum like Yelp, Tripadvisor , Twitter, or even Facebook. Almost 8 in 10 online Americans between the ages 18 and 64 agree that online reviews influence their purchase decision. This all sounds exciting until your business gets negative press.