So, You Want to Start a New Business…..

Starting a New Business Want to start a new business and control your own destiny?  Have a great idea but not sure what to do next?  Here are some tips to get you from the “maybe some day to today is the day”. Write it down Have a name in mind for your business?  Write […]

Supporting Small Business…..

Supporting Small Business….. Small Business Saturday was Saturday,  November 29, 2014, one day following the Black Friday rush.  It was a day to celebrate and support small businesses and all they do for their communities.  By ”Shopping Small” you helped make a small business possible.

Ways to Manage a Seasonal Business

Ways to Manage a Seasonal Business If you have a seasonal business it’s often difficult to stretch the profits you made during the height of your sales throughout the rest of the year. Having the right strategy though can help make the business run smoothly in the off-season.  Whether you’re gearing up for your holiday […]

Challenges for small business in 2015….

Challenges for small business in 2015…. For small businesses, 2015 is shaping up to be a year for recovery.  While the economy appears to be rallying, it’s a good bet more hurdles will appear along the road to recovery. Keeping clear of obstacles will require company owners to take a new look at their business […]

Mark Cuban’s 12 Rules for Start-up Companies

Mark Cuban’s 12 Rules for Start-up Companies It’s safe to say, Mark Cuban, owner of the Dallas Mavericks basketball franchise and countless other corporate entities is a pretty astute businessman.  With a keen eye for new and emerging companies, he has built an empire enviable of just about anyone.   Cuban, whose net worth Forbes estimated […]

Common Mistakes New Business Owners Often Make …..

Common Mistakes New Business Owners Often Make ….. If you’re starting a business get ready to wear a few hats, it’s unavoidable.  What is avoidable are some common mistakes made by new business owners.

Small Business Lending Slow to Recover

Small Business Lending Slow to Recover According to a recent article in the Wall Street Journal, small-business lending has been stuck in a slow recovery behind most other types of business and consumer loans.

Getting social……

Getting social…… Technology is one of the most important tools that keeps small businesses ticking. Having the right functions in place can represent the difference between success and problems in the business.

Growth on the Rise in Southern States…

Growth on the Rise in the Southern States… Nationally chartered banks in some southern states saw their loan growth rates double between 2012 and 2013 according to published reports.

Not All Invoice Factoring Companies Are The Same

For years factoring companies have gotten a bad name for all sorts of reasons.  This has been due in great part to peoples misconceptions of what factoring companies really do and how they fill a void for many small companies with cash flow issues. Historically, factoring was used to finance struggling businesses. Today it is […]