A traditional bank loan, a second mortgage, and a Small Business Administration loan are all great financing options for your new or existing business. The catch is the high standards for approval, personal liability, and the time it takes from application to first funding. What can…
Invoice factoring services is a brilliant way of financing opportunity. If a company otherwise would have to turn down a new sale, factoring can help. If a business is financially strained from growth, factoring helps! This article will look at some of the things to look…
Congratulations on starting your very own small business! What an exciting time. Unfortunately, there are all sorts of things that can go wrong during the first year and the first few months can be really hard. In order to succeed from the outset, as well as…
More women are becoming entrepreneurs. According to the Census Bureau’s Annual Business Survey, there is an increase in the amount of women starting their own businesses. Notably, there are over 12 million women-owned businesses in America. This is promising news, however there is still a large…
Doing business isn’t always perfect. Much like the real world, there are unexpected costs. Maybe your daughter breaks her arm climbing a tree, or maybe your landlord increases the office rent by 10%. Both scenarios may require extra capital that isn’t available. Maybe all your personal…
There is a lot of negative news out there. Unemployment is still high. Small businesses are still struggling. It’s important to focus on the positives, and there are some positives out there for people that want to start a business. Despite economic uncertainty and an unchecked…
On this episode of #TheMoneyFactor, CEO Ian Varley and digital marketing specialist Kelly Elson discuss small business entrepreneurship during recessionary times. How can you grow or start a business right now? Why Start a Business or Grow a Small Business Right Now? So, Kelly, you see…
Running a small business can get hectic. Small business owners constantly have to juggle multiple priorities, and inevitably you will drop a ball or two. When your time is stretched thin, your business could suffer. Delegating time intensive tasks to other employees can help free your…
The Small Business Administration declared this week the National Small Business Week for 2020, and it’s been quite a year to handle for small business owners. Since the national emergency was issued in March, private employment dropped more than 15%, and the majority of those losses were…
Business to business (B2B) sales techniques are different than selling to consumers. First, you are more likely to reach a gatekeeper or lower-level manager. The first challenge is catching your prospect at the right time. For cold calling, the best times to call are the first…