Significant others get plenty of attention come Valentine’s Day, but those relationships aren’t the only ones that matter — especially if you’re a small business owner. Growing your business is often dependent on outside influences, so it’s important to identify and foster relationships…
If you need funding to start, expand, or acquire a business, you’ll need to know how to write a business plan for a loan. Yes, lenders will look at the standard factors required of all loan applicants, such as your credit history, credit score, and assets. But a lender for a business loan will…
In part one of our latest series about hiring employees, we took a closer look at the pre-hiring process. Businesses must be able to identify the type of worker they plan to hire, which may be either an employee or independent contractor. They must stay compliant with state laws by registering for…
If you love the rush of hosting a party and staying busy while your guests kick back and enjoy tasty food and drinks, you might have what it takes to become a great caterer. The catering industry offers opportunities for people who love all kinds of food and are interested in all kinds of…
In light of such bleak predictions, there’s still good news to be had for seasonal small businesses. Here are five of the industries that can expect to experience an increase in sales this winter.
We all build up equity in different aspects of our lives, whether in the homes we own or in our retirement accounts. But did you know you can offer equity in your small business in exchange for funding? Or that you can use your retirement equity to buy shares in your company? Many entrepreneurs like…
The start of a new year is a natural time for business owners to reflect on what worked in 2019 and create goals for 2020. While there may be any number of changes businesses want to make — including scaling in size, rebranding, or expanding their line of products or services — one of the most…
Four factors you must consider when deciding between starting an independent business startup versus a franchise.
Hiring is an exciting milestone for a business. The company is growing and sales are increasing. Now, small business owners have the chance to hire talented individuals that can help the business reach its full potential. Before you start suddenly hiring tons of workers, it’s a good idea for…
