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4 Ways to Save on Your Credit Card Processing Fees

In today’s market, shoppers are using cash [less than they were 5 years ago](http://www.gallup.com/poll/193649/americans-using-cash-less-compared-five-years-ago.aspx)—replacing the dollar bills in their wallets with plastic payment methods. Credit cards offer both security and convenience to shoppe

Austin MossAug 28, 2017

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5 Tips to Getting a Small Business Loan (These Work)

There are few things that are harder to do in the rough and harsh terrain of today’s modern marketplace than getting a small business off the ground. Even with all the knowledge and expertise in the world, some of the most promising startups fall flat on their faces. One of the best ways to ensure

Austin MossAug 15, 2017

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12 Technology Hacks To Grow Your Business To The Next Level

This article may be a bit different than most you'll see us put out there. I wanted to get away from any "fluff" whatsoever, and help you identify the best tools and technology hacks you can utilize within your business that will _directly_ impact your bottom line. When taking into consideration all

Austin MossJun 13, 2017

Cash Management

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Exploring The Section 179 Tax Deduction (Infographic)

It's that time of the year again... If you're a small business owner, you're likely very excited to embark on a new year and perhaps celebrate some big wins or advancement in 2016! However, if you've ended the year with net profit on the books, this time of year can be equally stressful when conside

Austin MossDec 15, 2016

Local Businesses Serve A Greater Impact On Community

Over the past eight years or so, political rhetoric in the US has placed increasing importance on the idea of “[job creation](http://www.salon.com/2011/09/28/job_creator_myth/).” People, employers and pundits alike have branded certain pieces of legislation and industry trends as either job creators

Austin MossNov 2, 2016

Women In Business: Opportunities and Challenges

As we progress through the 21st century, certain trends about the future the world makes for itself. One trend (long in the making, in the minds of many) becoming more apparent with every year is the prominence of women in business and entrepreneurship. It wasn’t that long ago that, in the US, a wo

Austin MossNov 2, 2016

Why Company Leadership Needs To Embrace Diversity

Diversity. It’s an idea rapidly becoming a prominent practice in the lives of Americans. School curricula all over the country include statements of diversity; small and large businesses alike make it a necessary part of their goals. It is a fixture of everyone’s life, especially those that work wit

Austin MossNov 1, 2016

APR: The What, Why and How

What is APR? Finances can often be as confusing and opaque as a David Lynch movie to people who are not in the business. Never-ending acronyms, fine print that’s painfully small, and the selling spiel every lender has; getting the best loan for your small business can be overwhelming in the face of

Austin MossSep 26, 2016

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How To Get Funding For Your Business If Banks Turn You Down

Typically, when a business is in need of additional funding or capital, they turn first to banks. Banks, however, are not always the quickest or the best option for small businesses, and it is oftentimes hard to get loan approval. In fact, only about 34% of small businesses receive funding through a

Austin MossSep 26, 2016

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How To Know If You Have The Best Terms For Small Business Financing

There are a few things small business owners need to know in order to determine whether or not the capital they’re receiving comes with the best terms. The first thing to do is determine what the capital is needed for and what their business qualifies for. If a bank loan isn’t in the cards, there

Austin MossAug 5, 2016

From Good To Great Through Strong Leadership

**Take your business from good to great through strong leadership principles.** “Great leaders don’t tell you what to do; they show you how it’s done.” As a business leader, you’ve got a lot of eyes on you. Your employees, your superiors, your colleagues: everyone is assessing your commitment and

Austin MossMay 4, 2016