Many lenders require businesses to be at least two years old to be approved. If your company hasn’t reached that benchmark, there are online banks and alternative lenders that only require six months ...

Luckily, consumers seem to be pulling their weight. Seventy-two percent report that they go back to the same small businesses ...

Amid tight timelines and intense competition, devising seasonal marketing and ads that stand out in a sea of consumer choices ...

Often abbreviated to A/R or AR, this refers to outstanding invoices or other forms of. money that’s owed to the business.

For many small business owners, the busy summer season brings both increased profits and staffing headaches. Instead of hiring permanent employees, seasonal employment can be a flexible solution to ...

Preparing for top performers leaving doesn’t mean expecting the worst; it means building systems that let the organization continue to thrive no matter who’s in the room.

As temperatures drop, small business owners need to assess their cold weather safety. If you work in cold and wet conditions, snowstorms, freezing temperatures, ice dams, sleet, or burst pipes can ...

Blogging is a cost-effective traffic driver. By producing valuable content that remains relevant, you’ll convert more ...

Small businesses aren’t as small as you might think. They drive 44% of the U.S. GDP and employ more than 60 million Americans, according to U.S. Chamber of Commerce estimates. Yet despite their impact ...

Jacqueline Snyder, also known as The Product Boss, is an apparel and accessories expert with over 14 years of consulting start-ups and a BFA in Fashion Design. She owns Designer Consulting Co-Op (DCC) ...

Trying to start a business or take one to the next level can be expensive. You might be increasing your staffing, starting a marketing campaign or developing a new product. Self-funding is often ...