Jul
27
2011

We are Now on Mojo Pages

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We’ve been working hard to give Merchant Resources a stronger presence online. We’ve released a press release with PRLog, Have a brand new fun profile on Tumblr, and now we are on MojoPages. This business directory classifies businesses by popular vote and “Mojo Points.” We’ve posted some interesting articles on our blog lately, right? So how about you, our beloved readers, give us a hand? Take the time to vote for us and help us [...]

Jul
25
2011

Our Funding Specialist Talks Cash Advance

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I have been in the cash advance industry well over 4 years, and have worked with more than 700 clients. Thanks to our cash advance program, I have been able to provide funds for small businesses, from restaurants to flower shops, to retail stores. The cash advance is a very simple solution to business owners who are in search of funding. Banks and other financial institutions are making it difficult to obtain working capital; requiring [...]

Jul
22
2011

Small Business Lessons from The Simpsons

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In the Simpsons universe, Springfield may be a small town, but it has all the amenities of a metropolis, from a casino to a waterfront boardwalk to a nuclear plant. It is also populated by small businesses like Moe’s tavern, the Android’s Dungeon, and the Kwik-E-Mart. Springfield thrives on these small businesses, which are frequently major players in the storyline. This is where small business owners can learn a thing or two, believe it or [...]

Jul
21
2011

Business Structures: Which one is Right for you?

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There are different types of legal structures that can be applied to a small business. These depend on the owner’s proprietorship preferences, number of employees, tax structures, and the industry that the business is in. The Small Business Administration recommends that those who are looking to start a business hire an accountant and a lawyer to properly decide which legal business structure will work best for them. This choice has long-term implications (i.e. taxes, debt, [...]

Jul
19
2011

Computer Security: Make Sure You Are Protected

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It’s hard to imagine leading our everyday lives without a computer, right? We trust these machines for everything from getting information to storing business documents. But being so dependent on computers also has its downside, especially when it comes to small business. An article on Reuters says that merchants are having a hard time with online and computer security. The rapid evolution of technology makes it hard for users to defend their systems against new [...]