Category: Finance

October 18, 2019

Millions of people get excited about the idea of starting their own business. But, the logistics of getting a business started are challenging and complex. One of the earliest hurdles you’ll need to overcome to be successful is getting your […]

October 7, 2019

The past two years have been halcyon times for small businesses searching for capital. The lending landscape has never been higher during the post-recession era, and approval rates have increased steadily at big banks, regional and community banks and at […]

September 18, 2019

Content is fuel for digital marketing. It is hard to do anything – SEO, paid search, social media, email, etc. – without having quality content. Whether it is in a range of formats like video, articles, blog posts, images, content […]

September 6, 2019

A friend recently asked, “Ben, just between you and me, the market is going to crash, right?” My answer was a resounding “yes.” The stock market will definitely crash at some point. That’s just the nature of the beast. The […]

August 27, 2019

Buying your own business or franchise is a good idea. Check out some of the numbers listed here. Small Business Trends spoke with BizBuySell’s Bob House to get the lowdown on best practices. Consider Whether to Start a Business or […]

August 26, 2019

No matter how much your company makes, you can’t grow if you fritter away your revenue. Small businesses, especially startups running lean, must make the most of every dollar. Businesses don’t waste money the same way consumers do. While irresponsible […]

August 26, 2019

One of the biggest areas of friction between businesses and their affiliate reps is payment issues, and it’s an exceedingly effective way to lose good reps and your affiliate marketing reputation. Word travels fast in the affiliate community, and your […]

August 22, 2019

Even experienced business owners can benefit from improving the way they manage their finances. This is especially true if your expertise in your product or service doesn’t extend to managing business finance. It would be a shame not to realize […]

August 13, 2019

Using a business credit card can really help you manage cash flow and even offset some of the startup costs surrounding your venture. Still, credit cards are like short term loans. You borrow against your credit limit but you’re also […]

August 5, 2019

Maintaining a lucrative bottom line is what all small business owners aim for. You know that if you want your doors to stay open, you’ll have to have your hand on everything. You wear a million hats at any given […]