We’ve shared social media tips for small business owners in the past, but we haven’t touched on Instagram. Instagram is a millennial favorite and can be intimidating to those just easing into the world of social media. So, we’re here to share some “sage” advice on how small business owners can navigate Instagram to the
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We’re excited to officially announce the winner of our “Grand For Your Brand” contest, Takiyah J. Thomas – owner of Ja De’van Fashion Designs & Alterations, LLC. The aspiring (and talented) fashion designer will receive $1,000 to help grow her brand. “It has long been a dream of mine to own a boutique. I come from a long line
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A solid business plan, motivated employees, a great product/service and, of course, adequate finances are all essential to a healthy small business and its growth. But, as a small business owner, it’s also important to consider your frame of mind. We came across a great article on The Huffington Post about how to “nurture the
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Getting the cash register to fill on a Saturday at a restaurant is easy. People love going out and spending money on the weekend with their loved ones. Same goes for gas stations, liquor stores and even home improvement places. But what about the doctors office that closes on early Friday. How about the consultancy that
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HVAC is on the rise again One by-product of the temperatures continuing to rise is the increase on owners of HVAC and repair companies to get more jobs fulfilled faster. According to a new study by The Freedonia Group, the “demand for HVAC equipment in the U.S. is forecast to increase 6.8 percent annually through
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Happy belated Earth Day! Yesterday marked the 45th anniversary of the largest civic observance in the world. In the spirit of Earth Day, we discovered some gadgets that will not only bring your company into the 21st century but also conserve energy and save some trees. Photo courtesy: PixGood Many business owners associate energy-efficiency with
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In today’s fast-paced, media-driven society, a social media presence has never been more vital to the success of large and small businesses alike. While large companies and corporations typically employ an agency or social media “guru” to man their Twitter pages, small businesses don’t necessarily have that luxury. We came across a great article on
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Check out this great info-graphic on some key facts and figures on the Food Truck industry. Don’t forget to check out this write-up on the growth of the Food Truck loan industry as well. Couple pretty good resources on the food truck growth industry and startup costs, etc: Great breakdown one entrepreneur did on the
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Construction companies were impacted by the rough weather Construction companies are ready for the nice weather even more than just your average person. From Maine to Michigan to Mexico the Winter was rough for everyone, but especially our friends in the construction industry who were forced to deal with adverse weather conditions impacting their businesses.
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Understanding how a small business loan or a merchant cash advance works doesn’t need to be hard. Silver Rock Funding has put together a number of great resources for you. We have industry-specific pages that explain in detail how the process works in the restaurant industry, the fashion industry and more. We have also been
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