News and information related to Small businesses and their owners.
If you’ve watched television, listened to talk radio or read a newspaper in recent days, you might have noticed it’s election season. And of course, as with every election, candidates from every political party are making lots of promises about the economy, taxes, the middle…
What is Invoice Factoring? Invoice factoring, also known as accounts receivable factoring, is a convenient alternative to a traditional bank loan. Where bank lending requires a long-term contract, invoice factoring services give you almost immediate cash, when you need it without any long-term financial obligations….
Why is invoice factoring important? As a small business owner, focusing on your growing business should be your top priority. When you have to deal with collections and accounts receivable, this can distract you from what matters most. With small business invoice factoring, this inefficiency…
Earning Residual Income Wouldn’t it be great to keep receiving income even after the hard work is done? Many claim that this concept is what separates the rich-minded from the poor-minded. Active income is great, but residual income is even better—and getting there might be…
Trucking industry great promise for small operators: Back in the 1970s, there was an inescapable popular saying you could find plastered all over t-shirts, posters, bumper stickers, and even as part of a Billboard chart-topping song. “Keep on Truckin’!” The saying certainly reflected the times….
Small business has a BIG impact on the American economy. Sure, big business and Wall St. may grab all the headlines with their multi-billion dollar deals, but to dismiss or overlook the role small businesses play throughout every city in town across the country is…
There’s a well-worn old adage that states, “You can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make him drink.” Salespeople, like the horse in the saying, can be a stubborn lot. As with any horse, some only need gentle prodding to take you where…
Telecommuting – allowing employees to work all or at least a portion of their week from home – isn’t a new idea. However, it’s a growing trend that offers small businesses and workers alike many mutually beneficial advantages, but can cause several problems as well….
Small Business Risk of Lax Online Security : Hardly a week goes by without news of yet another big online security breach that has put a well-known company and its customers at risk from malicious hackers out to steal identities, pilfer corporate secrets, or install…
DIY Publicity Campaigns : Sales and marketing aren’t the only ways to grow your business. There is another component that you can use to influence and attract potential customers: public relations. And one critical component of public relations is the media publicity campaign. The good…
