Is your business social media savvy?
Is your business social media savvy? Most small businesses have been forced to become Social Media Savvy. Whether you use Facebook, Twitter, or any of the other hundreds of social media tools, they help businesses connect with leads and customers like never before. Social media is an affordable way to target your audience, help promote […]
How to Manage Time Wisely
How to Manage Time Wisely Here are some effective tips to help maximize your time and efforts no matter what your role or profession: Prioritize Time management means knowing your highest priority. Get a clear picture of what your goals are and focus on them. Because it’s impossible to always get everything done, focus on […]
5 Important Tips for Small Business
5 Important Tips for Small Business Starting your own business can be exciting but sometimes tricky when it comes to balancing your daily life with your business obligations. You may have the enthusiasm needed to be successful, but you also need to have the right procedures and people in place to avoid costly mistakes. Always […]
Read this interesting article recently published in the Houston Chronicle….
Important Are Small Businesses to Local Economies? by J. Mariah Brown, Demand Media While small businesses may not generate as much money as large corporations, they are a critical component of and major contributor to the strength of local economies. Small businesses present new employment opportunities and serve as the building blocks of the United […]
10 Tips for Running a Successful Small Business…
10 Tips for Running a Successful Small Business… 1. Keep Score: It’s amazing how few small businesses have any idea of the daily, weekly, and monthly numbers and financial trends in the organization. Spend time getting to know your business inside and out. 2. Set Realistic Goals: Goal setting is an essential part of business […]
Got a Gripe About Red Tape? There’s an Ombudsman for That. How the SBA’s point man handles owners’ gripes about red tape
Here’s a great article recently published in the Wall Street Journal… By: Rhonda Colvin Roughly one in 10 small-business owners say government regulation is their biggest challenge. Brian Castro says he feels their pain. The 41-year-old Washington, D.C., lawyer is currently the U.S. Small Business Administration’s national ombudsman, a little-known post that requires him to […]
Recourse Factoring Vs. Non Recourse Factoring…. Which is right for you?
Recourse Factoring Vs. Non Recourse Factoring…. Which is right for you? Businesses that have a recourse factoring agreement are responsible for buying back invoices that are not paid by the account debtor (the company that owes the money) after a specified period of time, usually 60, 90 or even 120 days. It means even though […]
The Importance of Small Business to the Economy….
The Importance of Small Business to the Economy… A small business is considered to be a company that employs less than 500 people and more often ranges from 50-100. U.S. small business makes up over half of the country’s workforce. While many people think big corporations and industrial giants are what drive the economy, small […]
Factoring… A look back
Factoring… A look back Ever wonder how or why factoring or accounts receivable financing came to be? Oddly enough it goes much farther back than you might think. Factoring dates back to the financing of trade, particularly international trade. It is said factoring originated in the far- east and China, particularly in the spice trade. […]
Factoring 1…2…3…
Factoring 1…2…3… Having transitioned into the new year, 2014 will undoubtedly bring many challenges for small business owners. One of these challenges is finding the right sources of capital to fund their business. A key to running any business is to always know where you are financially. All too often company finances go overlooked until […]