Small Business Learning Center

Bringing on a Partner into Your Business: Is it the Right Decision for You?

There are many advantages to starting a business with someone else. Working with a partner can be very beneficial for you and your company. Before deciding whether you want to partner with a business partner or go it alone, think about the following. How Small Business Partnerships Work A partnership refers to a type of legal agreement in [...]

How To Build Credit Quickly for Your Business

If you are looking to purchase new equipment or products, a business credit card that has a credit limit of just a few thousand dollars might not be enough. This is when a high business credit score can be a big help in getting approvals for your credit requests. Before you reach out to suppliers and lenders, it is [...]

Making your Business Loan Secured or Unsecured

There are many decisions to make when starting a business. Do you want it to be a partnership, corporation, or sole proprietorship? Do you prefer to operate online only, or do you prefer to have a physical location? You will need to decide what loan type to use if you are using debt financing to finance your business. There [...]

7 Ways Customer Feedback Can Grow Your Business

What is your frequency of gathering customer feedback? This should be on your priority list if you want to grow and improve your business. This will give you valuable feedback about what's working and not for your customers. You can then use this data to improve your practice and open the door for business growth. These are seven [...]

Same Day Merchant Cash Advance, Get Funding Fast

In the world of small business, access to immediate funding can be the difference between seizing an opportunity and missing out. Traditional business loans, with their lengthy approval processes and strict criteria, often fail to meet the urgent needs of small business owners. This is where same-day merchant cash advances (MCAs) step in as a [...]

Why Content Marketing is Vital for Small Business Owners

Whatever you call it, branded content, custom publishing or content marketing, the creation and distribution of targeted content direct from businesses to customers is the new marketing. Businesses have endless opportunities to engage in a two-way conversation with prospects and clients through content marketing. You show that you care by sharing tips, solutions and news, and [...]

2 Small Business Loans That Don’t Require FICO Credit Checks

You don't have great credit but need a loan for your business? You don't have to worry about your credit score, as there are still financing options available that do not require you to pass a FICO credit test. Instead of being judged based on your credit score you can apply for a loan based upon [...]

How Do You Choose The Best Payroll Service For Your Small Business?

Entrepreneurs around the globe are under increasing pressure due to the expanding economy, increased job opportunities, and the rise in competition between business organizations. They must also manage their accounts and keep financial records in order to meet these demands. They also have to hire new employees or make sure that current employees are paid [...]

Personal Guarantees and Business Loans – What You Should Know

At some point, most companies will investigate obtaining a loan for business purposes, whether you are just starting your business, launching a product, or looking to expand your operations. If you are looking into business loans, there is a good chance that you will need a personal guarantee. Personal guarantees are required for many types [...]

4 Methods to Calculate Cash Flow

Cash flow can be calculated using four different formulas. These formulas can be used by the business owner: 1. Cash Flow Statement A financial statement that includes all transactions for a particular accounting period is called a cash flow statement. This report provides information about the timing and amount of money that has been flowing into [...]