Speculating about when the Federal Reserve may raise interest rates again is a favorite pastime among market watchers, but what do those moves mean for the mom-and-pop shop, the startup entrepreneur and the sole proprietor?
The notion of delivering your product or service to customers for a subscription fee isn't new. However, there may be more types of subscription services available now than ever before. Many of them are wildly popular, though some fare better than others. If you want to offer your service or product for a subscription, you'll have a few important considerations first.
Understanding and navigating sales taxes can be a difficult and often murky part of selling your products or services online. However, there are some simple steps you can follow to begin tackling these sales tax issues, so you can get back to running and growing your business.
The mobile-virtual workforce has become such a growing part of the economy that the Department of Labor has officially taken notice, announcing recently that its statisticians are making new efforts to measure the “gig” economy.
This week is National Small Business Week, a time specifically dedicated to celebrate the contributions of entrepreneurs and small business owners, like yourself. And there is a lot to applaud.
It’s no secret that good buzz on social media can help a small business attract customers, but did you know that it can also help a business get a loan? Increasingly, online small business lenders are looking at businesses’ Yelp reviews, Facebook profiles, and Twitter pages as part of the underwriting process.
How Working Capital Loans Can Help Keep Your Small Business Afloat if the Holidays Are Slow11/5/2015
The holiday rush is the lifeblood for many retail businesses, responsible in some industries for a much as 20 percent of annual revenue. For other businesses – most notably seasonal summer shops and services – the holidays are the lowest revenue point of the year. Some of those businesses have trouble meeting their cash flow needs during the holidays, and each year a few fail to make it to the fatter times in the new year.
As a startup founder who needs financing, it is only natural to be initially attracted to venture capital. You may be tempted to follow in the footsteps of the many successful companies that have taken this route.
From its name to its logo, you try to make each aspect of your business authentically your own. Yet, despite your general creative efforts, after looking at your books you may realize your financing is holding you back.
Every company, regardless of industry, shares one common goal: to increase revenue and profit.
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