Dec
26
2017
For many trucking companies, it is simply not feasible to purchase a fleet of vehicles. Not only can this be a huge drain on cash, it is not necessarily a smart business strategy considering how quickly technology changes. To...
Dec
19
2017
As part of the commitment to the expansion of small businesses throughout the country, most lending agencies participate in the programs offered by the federal Small Business Administration (SBA). For the last 40 years, the SBA has provided more...
Dec
12
2017
You put your heart and soul into writing a business plan, and you want make sure you do it well. It can be the difference between a success story and a flop, so the pressure is on. Three small...
Dec
05
2017
When does a hobby turn into a business? Profitability can be one determining factor to answer that question. Here are some helpful pointers and profitable seasonal business models that can emerge from the foundation of a hobby.
Seasonal Business Models...
Nov
28
2017
Many people believe that they cannot ever travel if they own a business. This simply isn't true. In fact, modern technology has advanced to the point that you can operate a variety of businesses remotely. In order to accomplish...
Nov
21
2017
Not long ago, credit card marketers made ownership sound like a special privilege, and that anyone can pay cash. But only the coolest of the cool could be able to pull out a card and pick up the tab.
Today,...
Nov
14
2017
Only about two-thirds of small businesses survive the first two years of operation. A major contributing factor to this high failure rate is a lack of funding. This can be avoided by establishing good business credit right from the...
Nov
07
2017
A business line of credit can solve your cash flow problems. A business line of credit is a financial arrangement that enables you to withdraw funds as needed as long as you don't go over your allowed maximum. Its...
Oct
31
2017
Unfortunately, thinking about the concept of small business insurance will inevitably conjure up images of negative events. Instead of trying to avoid such thoughts, you should put your emotions aside and do some level-headed thinking about what might happen...
Oct
25
2017
When you are preparing to apply for a small business (SBA) loan, you may initially feel a bit overwhelmed. While it's true that you will need to provide a variety of documents and information, don't allow this to deter...