The Decline in Small Business Lending: Cause and Effect
Small business lending has declined significantly since the recession, but why? It’s too easy and insufficient to just blame it on a poor economy. The truth is the economy is improving, business owners are optimistic and one would think that, with an improved economy, lending would increase.
Read More Why Self-Evaluation and Job Descriptions Matter Even More for Startups
One of the most challenging aspects of working for a startup is also the thing that makes it so exciting. As the company grows, roles and structures change. For better or for worse, your job description can change dramatically in mere months.
Read More If You Want to Disrupt Your Market, Look to the People on the Sidelines
A huge opportunity for entrepreneurs lies in taking advantage of that very slice of the market: The people who are sitting on the sideline, waiting for you to show them why they should even buy a particular type of product or service at all. This is disruptive innovation at its best, and it’s an increasingly viable way to achieve business success.
Read More The Real Value of Viral for Businesses
With the growing importance of digital marketing in general and social media marketing in particular, the word “viral,” along with the sentiment behind it, seems to be gaining more and more traction.
Read More How to Sell Without Selling
Have you ever heard of the saying “If your prospects feels like you are selling to them, then you are doing it wrong”? This infographic gives tips and insights on how you can drive sales.
Read More Driving Change: Would You Be a Successful Chief Innovation Officer?
So how do you know if leading innovation is right for you (and your organization)? How do you know if you have what it takes to be the chief innovator at your company?
Read More Prime Retail Space Worldwide [Infographic]
Retail rental rates over the last 5 years have grown substantially, as depicted in this infographic, which explores prices of retail rental space in major cities throughout the world. City center areas and areas with high population density usually equal high footfall, therefore creating higher retail rental prices.
Read More 4 Essentials in Today’s Digital Workstation
With the increasing importance of unified communications in today’s business world, it’s more crucial than ever to integrate digital workstations with business phone systems.
Read More You’re 50. You’re Downsized. Now What?
As you may have witnessed yourself, the job market no longer provides the long-term security it once offered. Previous generations grew accustomed to a certain career and the length of time they would be in that job—this is now less of a reality than ever before.
Read More What to Keep in Mind During Your First Year as an S Corp
Lots of business owners opt for the S Corp option because of the limited liability protection, the ability to raise money by selling shares, and to gain credibility.
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