All entrepreneurs know (or eventually discover) that businesses are temperamental. The economy has its ups and downs, as we earlier this month, the small business economy may be experiencing a recession. Additionally, some industries are popular during certain seasons. That means that it is key for entrepreneurs with seasonal businesses to make the most of their
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For entrepreneurs in seasonal industries it can be straining to pick up where you left off 6 months or more ago. From sprinkler installations to snow shovelers, some businesses thrive only during particular seasons. At Silver Rock Funding, we work with small business owners in seasonal industries. Here are some tips how to prepare your seasonal businesses for a
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Summer starts this Monday, June 20th. That means it’s time for vacation and warm weather fun. Next week we will focus on ways that the seasonal industries can take advantage of the summer months. Additionally, we will explore beginning summer businesses. How do you fund a seasonal business?  So, whether or not you have an
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This week, at Silver Rock Funding, we have been committed to providing you ideas for summer small business marketing. Some of the ideas have been innovative, others were tried and true. One of our main goals was to make sure you wouldn’t break the bank on you summer promotions. Earlier this week we gave 3
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Seafood can be a great summer addition to any food-related business. Some industries experience major shifts in performance based on seasons. For example, gyms and construction companies tend to do better in the summer, while other industries such as sporting goods stores that specialize in skiing do better during the wintertime. However, there is one
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The summer is one of the two busiest times of the year for gyms. There are two times of the year that, more than any others, people flock to the gym in droves. The first is at the beginning of January, as people attack their New Year’s resolutions with a vengeance by trying to get
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The demand of running a business makes it difficult to take vacations. For most people, the summertime is a chance to slow down, relax and decompress from the relentless grind of work. For many entrepreneurs and small business owners, it’s just another few months at the office. According to a recent survey by Office Depot,
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The summer is the busiest season of the year for moving. It’s well known that the summer is the busiest season of the year for travel. Between Memorial Day and Labor Day a whopping 657 million long distance trips are made. At first glance, the summer appears to be a major boom for the hospitality
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Utah was named the best state in America for business. Everyone loves lists and rankings, and one of the most anticipated lists in the business world was released just recently. Thumbtack.com came out with their list of the most business-friendly states in the US based on how easy it is to hire employees, how easy
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Plumbers often see increased business due to summer storms. When seasons change, a whole host of other changes come about as well. Weekend leisure activities change, the kinds of popular food change, and the amount and style of clothing changes. One other major change is the weather. The summer brings increased heat and humidity, but
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