We are fast approaching the 50th anniversary of National Small Business Week. This year’s event spans the country in the largest ever celebration of the small business owner and their exceptional impact on our economy. Some of the more notable speakers at this year’s events are Janet Yellen, Chairwoman of the Federal Reserve, Papa John’s
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Capitalizing on a Craze The CrossFit industry can’t be contained. Business owners have been opening up new locations and leveraging small business loans for years to help their companies grow through smart investments and marketing. The $2 billion industry has expanded internationally and now the brand itself has become synonymous with success. That explosion sparked
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Many small business owners need cash quickly for inventory From time to time, great articles are out there that can help small businesses navigate some of the challenges we all face. Whether that means getting a small business loan or pursuing a merchant cash advance, getting tips from those that know can be helpful. The folks
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Small business loans are in high demand Small businesses loans aren’t what they used to be: “Even as their big competitors are awash in capital, many locally owned businesses are struggling to secure the financing they need to grow. Since 2000, bank lending to large businesses is up 36 percent, while small business loan volume
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The National Employment Report released on Wednesday shows private payrolls added 220,000 jobs last month, which exceeded the expectations of many. ADP, the payroll processor also adjusted its March numbers too, to suggest an additonal 18,000 more jobs were added above the prior estimates. See that report here: March reading. According to an article in Forbes,
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On this, the last day of April, it’s important to note that April showers usually bring May flowers, right? While there were some good moments to the month, there were also some tough moments to swallow here in the United States. In case you forgot a few of the highlights of the month, see below.
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Everyone knows that Mother’s Day is big business for restaurants–according to figures from the National Restaurant Association, about 80 million American adults ate in restaurants on Mother’s Day in 2013. For many restaurants getting the right products in-house can be tough too with costs rising. According to Wes Holcomb, a produce and dairy director in Texas,
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We all know that cash is king. It moves the needle, it cranks the budgets–it does it all. With the preponderance of credit cards, this reality starts to fade a bit and more and more customers use their credit cards and debit cards to do everything. For small business owners, getting paid via credit card
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There is an interesting trend going on in the dental industry that would surprise you. Dentists are getting busier because more and more adults are seeking the straighter teeth for a better smile that we more closely attach to kids traditionally pursuing. According to The American Association of Orthodontists,the number of adult orthodontic patients increased 14
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Tough Roads Ahead for Small Business Owners? A 10-year budget plan, crafted by Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis., would cut federal spending by $5.1 trillion over the next 10 years. After the house passed it yesterday in a vote, the bill moves on to the senate. While there are always budget discussions going back and forth
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