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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Cosmetics Company Business Loans Cosmetics will never go out of style. People all around the world love makeup, perfume and skincare, products and use them everyday. And, contrary to what many people might think, cosmetics are not unique to women; the male cosmetics industry is actually growing with each passing year. And, while the cosmetics
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We’ve all done it. Whether it’s online or in the store, we’ve compared prices, rates, deals, etc. It’s smart shopping. If I could get a grill cover on Amazon.com for $35 or pay $50 bucks directly to Comparison shopping is the name of the game Home Depot, I think I’ll go with Amazon. For small
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Silver Rock Funding is constantly looking for ways to get merchants access to new funding. From changing our lending network, to offering different types of loans for different small business loan needs. We’ve helped people get food truck loans, dentist office loans and so much more. This Fall we are pleased to be able to
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The well-known cliche, “It takes all kinds,” might be truest when talking about CEOs and business owners. When it comes to businesses large and small, the men and women who run them couldn’t be more diverse. The type of personality it takes to run a successful gym or health club is not going to be
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Developing a successful small business is as much about the “company culture” as it is about the product or service you’re selling. If you don’t create a fun, stimulating and rewarding workplace for your employees, your small business will suffer and you wont attract the top talent. So, how do you go about creating a vibrant
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Marketing is vital to the growth of a small business, but when many people think marketing they see nothing but dollar signs. While marketing can costs a pretty penny, it doesn’t have to. In this post, we’ll share some useful tips (from Business2Community) on how to get the most out of your marketing budget…big or
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In a “perfect” world, entrepreneurs could drop everything and throw all their time and resources into their new small business… But, it’s not a perfect world. Many entrepreneurs have to keep their day jobs while they get their new business up and running, and sometimes for a while afterward. But, there’s no need to stress!
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