I not only grew up in a family business and watched my Dad dip into the equity in our home when he was short on cash, there was a time or two when I felt […]

Business acquisition loans can include multiple types of financing, including the 7(a) loan from the Small Business Administration, term loans, startup loans and equipment financing. They are essentially small business loans that can be used […]

Small business owners impacted by the coronavirus crisis may want to consider an SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan. These loans are attractive for several reasons, including: Low fixed interest rates: 3.75% or 2.75% for non-profits […]

Business owners around the U.S. may have just had their identities compromised by the SBA site designed to help them. If you had trouble accessing the SBA.gov site the past few days to apply for […]

If you’re an entrepreneur looking to become a small business owner, one of the first things you’re going to have to decide on is how to structure your company. Business structure options include sole proprietorships, general partnerships, […]

Statistics show that 10% of small business owners don’t invest in any form of marketing and that nearly 50% of owners spend less than two hours per week on their efforts. However, a well-constructed marketing strategy can help […]

The past decade has been rough for business spreadsheets. First, the London Olympics accidentally sold 20,000 tickets to a swimming event that could only accommodate 10,000. According to The Telegraph, “a member of staff made a […]

As a small business owner, making sales is critical. However, finding the balance between “successful” and “annoying” can be challenging, especially if you don’t have much experience working in sales. HubSpot research shows that 50% of prospects […]

As a small business owner, you must understand how relevant a product’s price can be to its success. There is a lot of psychology that can go into pricing. How customers perceive a price can be as […]