Inventory Archives

Key Techniques to Prevent Inventory Loss and Shrinkage: Part 2

By SmallBizClub | Sep 19, 2016

In Part 1 of our series, we discussed the first three of seven ways to protect your inventory from theft. In this second part, we look at four more techniques that you can implement in your physical store or warehouse, in order to cut down on inventory loss caused by theft or shrinkage. 4. Implement…

Key Techniques to Prevent Inventory Loss and Shrinkage: Part 1

By SmallBizClub | Sep 12, 2016

Retail shrinkage can occur at any time following the delivery of goods and prior to those goods being sold. Some of the most common causes of loss include shoplifting, employee theft, and fraud by employees, suppliers, and credit card thieves. Whether you own a small shop, a warehouse that holds stock for clients, or a…

6 Reasons You Might Want to Get a Business Loan

By SmallBizClub | Jul 21, 2016

The mythical American should be able to start a business purely through a combination of working hard, having the right attitude, and pulling up their bootstraps. Chances are, however, real-world business owners are going to need outside help at some point. One such way to get help (without giving up control of your business to…

Don’t Make These 5 Common Inventory Mistakes

By SmallBizClub | Apr 26, 2016

Believe it or not, inventory management is one of the most important things in the creation of your product. It is the movement of the inventory from raw materials to finished goods and from items to products that creates the flow of money. But, what if you weren’t managing your inventories well? Here are the…

Business Assets: How to Safeguard Your Livelihood

By SmallBizClub | Mar 4, 2016

While other aspects of a business are important, much of a company’s values rests in its assets. If you want your business to survive now and in the future, you need to do what you can to protect those assets. Having a few ways to protect your business assets and insure your livelihood is always…

When It’s Time to Expand Your Business

By Biz2Credit.com | Jan 11, 2016

If your company has seen consistent success for years, and the space you have just isn’t cutting it for all the customers lining up at your door, it may be time to expand your business. Perhaps it is time to take over an adjoining space or possibly open up an entirely new location or factory.…

Cash Flow Surprises That Can Stall Your Business

By SmallBizClub | Oct 17, 2014

A company is only as healthy as the cash flow it projects. There are a variety of reasons why the cash flow of a company might suffer. Unforeseen expenses, business expansion, natural disasters, or customer orders drying up at a specific time of the year can be just a few reasons that hamper this process.

How Small Business Financing Can Help Your Food Truck

By David Goldin | Sep 10, 2014

The food truck explosion in the U.S. is one of the most fascinating business stories in recent memory. Over the years, Americans have been accustomed to fast food and fast casual dining, and while these obviously continue to dominate the restaurant industry, food trucks are beginning to creep into our everyday lives.

5 Signs You Need to Revamp Your Inventory Management

By Cris Burnam | Sep 4, 2014

Your business is only as good as the service you provided for your last customer. Inadequate inventory management can lead to delays or damaged products, leaving your customers dissatisfied and your opportunities for new business slim.

How Carta is Saving Mom and Pop Businesses

By Killer Startups | Aug 13, 2014

Have you ever stopped to think about exactly how much worked goes into getting the things we buy from the manufacturers to our homes/workplaces/bodies? It’s truly mind boggling to contemplate exactly how complicated that work is and when you own a business that buys and sells things, I don’t know if any of us can truly understand.