The holiday season offers numerous opportunities for small businesses to make a difference. This holiday season your business has the chance to do more than just bring in new shoppers, you can make a difference. Here are some ways that your business can help the community throughout this season: Donation Drives Organizing a donation drive is
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Business owner optimism was down last month, lack of finances may have played a huge part.  According to the National Federation of Independent Businesses optimism among small business owners declined last month. Economists suggest that small business owners confidence about their financial situations played a significant role in low business owner optimism. Declines in job openings,
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Business funding solutions are available using private investor funding. The Silver Rock Funding team is committed to working with small business owners in more ways than business funding solutions. We are committed to providing content that helps you to be innovative, knowledgeable, and just great overall. This week we wanted to focus on the importance
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Payroll costs are a part of doing business. However, with a potentially large minimum wage increase, some entrepreneurs are fearful. The rising cost of minimum wage has been a major talking point for politicians, economists, and individuals. Undoubtedly, small business owners and their employees are most impacted by the topic. Whether you are against the
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Get new customers using these trendy apps. Check out this list of (some unexpected) apps that can get you new customers at your business.  Technology plays a major part in running your business. From social media to your website, you have heard it time and time again. As more people use their mobile devices to access
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Life for a business owner can be hectic. From family operations, managing a team, to pleasing clients, you may always be busy with something. Early on as a  business owner, you may have felt a deeper purpose, a passion even. Now, you may lose your passion to the mundane tasks that fill your schedule. A few weeks
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Small business growth is critical to the local and national economy. This summer is a great time for small business growth. Warren Buffett recently suggested that small businesses have a better chance to turn things around in our economy than the government.   The Silver Rock Funding team works hard to give business owners information on their financial well-being.
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Holiday and seasonal promotions are important for your business. This summer there are myriad opportunities for you to promote and grow your brand. Last week on the Silver Rock Blog we discussed the various holidays that you can celebrate at your business. With Independence Day right around the corner, the opportunity for business owners to
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Independence Day is the ultimate American holiday it commemorates they day that the United States adopted the Declaration of Independence. So, every year on the fourth day of July, Americans get together to celebrate the holiday. From barbecues to parades, the holiday serves as a way to unite Americans. Many businesses find creative ways to capitalize
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Having a solid promotional campaign can set your restaurant apart during Independence Day and other holidays. This summer you will find some other unique holidays besides the commemorative holiday. Throughout this year we have seen phenomenal marketing campaigns for non-traditional holidays. National Iced Tea Day granted customers free and discounted iced teas.  Krispy Kreme and Dunkin’ Donuts offered
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