Has your business received an award or special mention somewhere? Brag about it. It is always beneficial to toot your own horn when it comes to marketing, branding, and reaching new customers. Being recognized by an organization outside of your network shows not only quality, but also gives your business credibility. Think of awards/mentions/endorsements/grants as badges of honor. These are worthy of being displayed in a highly visible place, whether that is on a webpage, [...]

The merchant cash advance is called the small business loan alternative because it offers another option to small business owners who do not qualify for traditional business loans offered by banks and those who simply choose not to go the bank route. Use the following chart to gain a better understanding of the key differences and similarities between the merchant cash advance and the traditional bank loan. CHARACTERISTICS MERCHANT CASH ADVANCE TRADITIONAL BANK LOAN Two [...]

Last year’s gloomy holiday sales have caused business owners to be concerned about what’s in store for their businesses this holiday season. 2008 was a rough year for small businesses.  According to a report released by the Small Business Association, approximately 627, 200 small businesses were opened in the United States in 2008.  This is the smallest number of new businesses to open in a year since 2003.  In the same year, approximately 595,600 businesses [...]