For small business owners, business credit can be a bit of a mystery. Not only are there separate business credit bureaus but they often have different scoring models than those familiar to consumers. Further complicating matters is that, in some cases, business owners will rely on their personal credit to...
With November already well underway, Small Business Saturday is now just around the corner. Of course, the 2020 edition — which will be celebrated on November 28th — will be unlike any other in the shopping holiday’s now decade-long history. Nevertheless, there are still plenty of ways for small businesses...
Following several weeks of voluntary and mandatory closures across the country, small businesses are beginning to reopen their doors. With many owners looking to recoup some of their recent losses and support their staffs, the hope is that customers will return as soon as possible. While there's no guarantee that...
With Small Business Saturday rapidly approaching (taking place on November 30th this year), a spotlight is once again being shined on the role of entrepreneurs. Of course, being a small business owner actually means playing multiple roles — from boss to employee and human resources to accountant. And yet one...
Does your small business have a website? Sure, having a Facebook page and other social media profiles may seem like enough to some entrepreneurs, but there are more benefits to having a site of your own — from search traffic and SEO to e-commerce — that you may not have...
It’s almost here once again — this year’s Small Business Saturday will be held on November 30th. With the now nine-year-old holiday (with this edition being the 10th) continually gaining popularity and importance, it’s imperative that entrepreneurs across the nation take advantage of this retail holiday. Even if you’re just...
Have you ever wondered how bloggers make money? After all, if you've ever looked at pricing for domains, hosting, and other website essentials, you may be led to believe that blogs cost more than they make (which is unfortunately true for the majority of bloggers). However, for those who want...
Unpaid invoices are more than just an inconvenience. They are an indication that your cash flow is at risk and that you may need to boost your debt collection efforts. Otherwise, you might end up facing a serious cash flow issue. Fortunately, there are many debt collection techniques you can...