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Where to Go When the Bank Says No
A recent study by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York found 90 percent of small businesses have had their loan request rejected by their bank in the past year. It’s an extraordinary—and alarming—number given…
5 Tips for Giving Constructive Feedback to Your Employees
Many managers cringe at the mention of giving feedback to their employees—most of them are usually trained to lead teams or manage resources, not give constructive feedback. This is a serious mistake that can cost…
The Anatomy of a Great Business Team
In business, the dynamics of a team can make or break a project; this is even more prominent in small businesses where the role of each individual in the team is felt more keenly. In…
6 Tips for Renting Small Business Space
Most small businesses will, at some point or another, need a physical space to work in. Even with the best experts and great ideas, a company cannot grow without a physical office. One of your…
How is a Business Ecosystem a Key Driver to Success?
In a Harvard Magazine interview, Rosabeth Moss Kanter, Chair and Director of the Harvard University Advanced Leadership Initiative, explained: “In Silicon Valley, there is a sense that you prosper only because you’re surrounded by lots…
3 Key Considerations for Launching a Successful Online Store
You might have started your eCommerce business on niche sites such as Amazon or Ebay. But if your business growth is huge, it shouldn’t be too long before you feel the need to launch your…
Should Your Next Business Loan Be Secured or Unsecured?
One of the biggest decisions a business has to make when seeking finance is whether to choose a secured or unsecured loan. In simple terms, a secured loan is taken out against agreed collateral, with…
The Evolution of Mobile Advertising
Smartphones haven’t been around forever, even though most of us can’t remember a time we didn’t have one. The same is true for mobile advertising. While mobile advertising and smartphones have been around less than…
6 Tips to Get the Most Out of Your Next Client Meeting
Meeting a new client can be very intimidating. It’s easy to get caught up with everything you want to accomplish or even go off track. It’s kind of like a job interview—you want to show…
Essential IT Security Solutions for Your Business
In the modern world where so much of business is conducted online, thieves no longer have to come in through the front door in order to rob your business blind. In fact, in many cases…