The Small Business Administration (SBA) does not actually extend loans itself to small businesses; instead it offers a guarantee to the lending institutions on behalf of an applicant, so the...... Read More
Virtually all small businesses eventually find themselves in the position where cash flow has temporarily dried up, or where there is insufficient working capital to take advantage of business opportunities...... Read More
If you are a small business owner, cash flow is your lifeblood. If your company’s cash circulation is slow or being cut off, the first thing you should do is...... Read More
More than 80% of small businesses surveyed by the National Small Business Association (NSBA) are optimistic about the future, and more than half reported increased revenue in 2017. Tapping into...... Read More
When you’re just beginning the commercial real estate business, it can be easy to bite off more than you can chew. Understanding how to create a work/life balance can allow...... Read More
Businesses today have many options for sustainability. From solar hot water systems, office supplies made from recycled products and locally-sourced products, reducing your reliance on natural resources not only is...... Read More
Today, it seems like more and more people are becoming workaholics–especially entrepreneurs or high-level employees, who feel like they always have to be “on”. After all, there’s a lot to...... Read More
For any employee who interacts with customers, customer service skills are a hugely important thing to master. Even those who aren’t customer-facing can benefit from gaining people skills, since few...... Read More
SBA loans offer excellent terms and conditions, making them attractive to small business owners, but not every business will qualify. It can be difficult to get approved. Here are five...... Read More
The inability to retain employees has numerous negative repercussions on businesses. For instance, locating and preparing replacements is expensive, you lose knowledge gained through experience, and overall morale suffers. To...... Read More