6 Best Ways to Check Freight Broker Credit and Reputation
Partnering with the wrong freight broker can be disastrous. Explore the best ways to verify a freight broker’s reputation and creditworthiness here.
Author: Gregory Brown
Top 4 Types of Inventory Financing for Small Businesses
Finding cash to restock your inventory isn’t always easy, especially if you’re just starting out or small. Explore the best inventory funding options here.
Slow-Paying Clients: 5 Strategies for Dealing with a Difficult Accounts Payable Department
Slow-paying clients have always been a concern for small businesses, but the pandemic brought concerns to a whole new level. While most small businesses have net 30 payment terms, around a quarter are now waiting 20-30 days past the due date for payment, according to…
4 Effective Goal Setting Tips for Small Businesses
Setting small business goals is one of the best things you can do to improve the strength of your company and overall odds of success but creating goals in a way that gets results isn’t always easy. We’ll walk you through the basics and cover…
Business Partners’ Buy-Sell Agreement: What is it & Why is it So Important?
Having a buy-sell agreement is as important as having a will. Learn how buyout agreements protect what matters most to you and how to set one up right here.
How to Ask for the Next Customer Order
So, you’ve successfully closed a deal, a significant achievement in the competitive business world. Now comes the critical moment when you’re waiting for the next customer order. However, instead of the expected engagement, you’re met with silence. So, the question arises: how do you politely…
5 Reasons to Hire a Collection Agency
Wondering if it’s time to hire a collection agency? We often think of collection agencies in terms of the consumer market. For example, retail stores and credit card companies often hire a collection agency when their customers don’t pay their bills. However, professional debt collectors…
U.S. Bank Holidays: The Calendar and Backstories of Those Beloved Days Off
Half of the 12 U.S. Bank Holidays fall in the three months between November and January, arguably at a time when Americans need access to their money the most. So why is the United States set up this way, and where did all these dates…
6 Common Challenges Startup Businesses Face
About a million small businesses launch every year, according to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). More than three-quarters make it to the two-year mark, but certainly not without grit and the ability to overcome the multitude of startup challenges entrepreneurs face. Whether you’re already…
3 Reasons to Consider Accounts Receivable Insurance in Times of Uncertainty
Businesses need to be financially prepared for any situation – including client non-payment. Learn about accounts receivable insurance and alternatives now.
