Who needs a business loan to get a slice of pizza? Well, no one. But from franchises to mom and pop Pizza shops, Silver Rock Funding has been helping pizza joints get cash for expansion, renovation and even new ovens. Since opening our doors in 2014, Silver Rock Funding has helped businesses get access to
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We ran across a fun article over on the NFIB website about some tactics small business owners can glean from Ol’ Saint Nick. The advice comes from the book, The Leadership Secrets of Santa Claus, read on for some of our favorite tips… “Choose your reindeer wisely,” or in other words, spend the time and
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In past blog posts, we’ve mentioned the importance of creating a business plan in order to get your small business where it needs to go. But, where does one begin with a business plan? We ran across a great article in Entrepreneur and thought we’d share some of the highlights. Here’s how to come up
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We all have bad habits, at home and at work, but there are some bad habits you should probably break in order to get ahead as a small business owner. Here’s some of the most common workplace bad habits and how to get rid of them once and for good. 1. Answering emails as soon
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articles.bplans.com Everyone has heard “fifty five per cent of start-ups fail within the first five years.” One of the biggest reasons small business fail is due to issues with cash flow. So, how do small business owners avoid cash flow problems with their fledgling business? We found a great article on Business2Community.com. “Managing your cash flow
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The “Internet Age” has brought us many conveniences – from being able to order something at midnight and have it delivered the next day, to speaking face-to-face with loved ones who live far away. But, one of the best things to come from the Internet Age is being able to easily telecommute. And, there’s no
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Silver Rock Funding was recently featured in an article in the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce in Alexandria, Virginia. http://www.alexchamber.com/blog/3-ways-a-loan-can-help-or-hurt-your-business The global economic downturn that began in the second half of 2007 impacted millions, if not billions, worldwide. As jobs were lost, mortgages were abandoned and companies floundered, access to financing became increasingly difficult. Consumer access
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The holiday season is nearly here! And, we’re here to tell you that “the most wonderful time of the year” is a particularly wonderful time for small business owners. Not only are customers spending more money than other times of the year, but they’re also more willing to try new products or services. After all,
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Forbes Does your small business have a “unique selling proposition,” or what’s also known as a USP. A USP “is key to setting yourself apart from competitors and building a profitable business.” In a large market, your USP is your saving grace. We found a great article on BlackEnterprise.com on this topic and thought we’d
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Reuters Our favorite pieces of small business advice come from entrepreneurs who have “been there, done that.” You’ve probably heard the name “Robert Herjavec” once or twice, he’s not only a super successful entrepreneur but a host of the ABC’s Shark Tank. He recently gave any interview about a new documentary, Small Business Revolution, “which
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