6 Ways Alternate Lending is Quicker Than a Bank Loan
What’s the difference between a bank and an alternative lender? One of the most significant is the different requirements banks place on small businesses before offering business finance. Here are just six of the things your bank is likely to require, whereas an alternative lender won’t: 1. A detailed business plan. Most banks will want…
Read More6 Important Elements of Social Media Landing Pages
You already know that social media marketing is essential to reach your target audience and bring them to your website. Qualified leads that already follow your brand on social media platforms just need a little push to check out what you have on offer today. More importantly, followers can quickly share your website with their…
Read MoreBottom Up Budgeting Creates Waste
Many people believe that bottom up budgeting leads to waste and misdirection. The advocates of top-down budgeting are strong in their belief that if you give each person or department no guidance, they will budget to their wants or specific needs, not to those that support a corporate goal. So, they argue: Give your people…
Read More10 Marketing Psychological Studies for the DIY Entrepreneur
Have you ever stopped to consider what motivates your audience to click, share, favorite, and purchase from you? Ever since high school, I’ve been enamored with how we act and interact as humans. In time, I realized behavioral psychology is a key component of building a blogging empire and marketing yourself online. Understanding a little…
Read MoreHow to Fire the Right Way
According to a recent Human Capitalist article, over 30 percent of new hires quit within the first six months. However, many unsatisfied employees choose to remain and poorly perform at their job. Terminating an employee can be a stressful experience. However, following the four tips below will reduce problems and ensure legal compliance. Documentation “If…
Read MoreHow Easy is It to Do Business with You?
Do you how know easy (or difficult) it is for your customers to do business with your SMB (small-medium business) or nonprofit? If you’re not sure, I suggest you find out. Why am I asking you this today? Because I recently had a customer experience that was so poor, I have to share it. Albeit,…
Read More2015 Midyear Tax Tips: What Tax Moves to Make Now
While it may seem like New Year’s Day was just the other day with the giant ball falling in Times Square, we’re already halfway through 2015. Whether you’re an individual with a W-2 job or a self-employed small business owner who earns 1099 income, now is a good time to review your current tax and…
Read MoreWhy There’s Never Been a Better Time to Buy a Fitness Business
It seems like nearly everyone who loves to work out harbors a dream of opening their own gym or fitness studio and creating the perfect environment for other fitness fans to enjoy. Of course, the reality of creating that perfect environment involves starting and running a real business, so it’s a bit more complicated than…
Read MoreHow to Enforce an Expense Policy
Mention employee expense policies, and you are often quick to receive a groan from staff. Employees, particularly ones who travel frequently, don’t enjoy being limited in where they can spend. However, creating and enforcing an expense policy is a requirement to curbing unnecessary or extravagant spending, and maintaining harmony among staff. Related Article: Should I…
Read MoreThe Franchise Supply Chain
When you think about your franchise investment, you may see yourself welcoming customers into your franchise or relaxing on the boat your franchise business will buy you. You should also be thinking about your supply chain. The supply chain of your franchise business includes every step of the journey from raw materials to your door,…
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