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Perspectives, news, and practical information for small businesses
Access to cash and credit is a business’s lifeline. Business credit allows a company to to borrow money that can be used to purchase products or services. It is based on the trust that payment will be made in the future.
You have that business idea. You think it could really work and you think you want to try. So, what’s next? What are the first steps to take? Sure, the obvious is that you develop your business plan. But how does that really happen in practice?
When it comes to deciding on the type of franchise business you want to own, there are several factors to consider. The business location, how many people you’ll employ, and more.
Bad online reviews can cause potential customers to shop elsewhere, negatively impacting your business’ bottom line. If your business has received a bad online review, here are steps you can take to handle it and minimize the damage.
Starting a business takes planning, making important financial decisions, and completing a series of legal activities. You will need to set goals, put plans into action, assess your progress, make necessary adjustments and grow your business.
When April Lukasik’s second child was born, she couldn’t find a childcare center that met her high standards. So she started her own – and a small business was born, too.
If you want to become a successful franchisee, there are certain things you need to do. Clearly, some of them need to be done before you sign your franchise agreement.
Whether it’s for a formal business plan, a lean business plan, or just optimizing management, if you create, manufacture, develop, or publish products of any kind, your business can benefit from product planning.
Does your business rely on seasonal customers? Whether you own a surf school, a patio furniture store or an ice cream shop, you know how slow business can get during the off-season.