Business Finance Intelligence

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Impact of Women-Owned Small Businesses on the US Economy in 2019

October is National Women’s Small Business Month, a time to highlight the accomplishments of women in their industries. Today, we’re taking a look at the impact of women-owned small businesses and how women are setting the tone for the future of small business. ## Starting Businesses The US Census

Austin MossOct 1, 2019

4 Steps to Take When a Key Employee Leaves

You invest time and resources into your employees and depend on them to keep your business running day-to-day. So, what happens when one of your key employees leaves to pursue a new opportunity? These are the four steps you should take to keep your business running smoothly. ## 1\. Don’t Try to Tak

Austin MossSep 26, 2019

The Top 5 Ways to De-stress During the Workday

As a business owner or entrepreneur, it can be very easy to feel overwhelmed. It's almost always impossible to strike the right work-life balance when you are responsible for the well-being of your company and your employees. [Time management](https://blog.rescuetime.com/de-stress-workday/) can help

Austin MossSep 24, 2019

Business Lending

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Is Your Business Prepared for an Urgent Working Capital Need?

Many small business owners dread the idea of urgent working capital needs because they are not prepared to address those needs with an urgent business loan. Without knowing their funding options and without quick access to a short term business loan, these kinds of emergency expenses can cause signi

Austin MossSep 20, 2019

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The Top 5 Questions to Ask Before Sponsoring an Event

Sponsoring an event can be a useful marketing tool. It’s an opportunity to gain exposure, build brand recognition, and collect leads for future sales. But is an event sponsorship a good idea for a B2B Business in every instance? Before you say yes to sponsoring an event, ask these five questions. #

How to Use Your Customer Testimonials to Attract New Customers

When you’re running a small business, one of the best marketing tools you can take advantage of is positive customer feedback. In fact, [68% of Americans](https://www.brightlocal.com/research/local-consumer-review-survey/) report that positive reviews of a business make them more likely to use that

Business Lending

What Is Spot Invoice Factoring And Is It Right For Your Business?

It is not uncommon for business owners to require immediate cash. When this is the case, you’ll have several options. You could apply for a loan. You could apply for a line of credit. Or you could sell some of the assets you already own. While most people think of property or equipment when they he

Business Lending

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How to Get a Line of Credit for a Small Business

In the world of business, credit can help your business move closer to achieving its long-term earnings objectives. By having access to capital now, you can begin building your business, increasing revenue streams, and ultimately enhancing your bottom line. While credit is something that will obviou

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Top 10: Best Customer Service Tools for Small Businesses

Customer service is often the number one competitive advantage that small businesses have over their corporate counterparts. The smaller customer volume and fewer team members mean that they can treat customers as people and provide more customized service than high-volume businesses with hundreds o

Austin MossSep 5, 2019

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The 5 Best Ways to Measure Customer Satisfaction

Customer satisfaction is at the core of a small business’ success. When your customers are happy with their experience, they’ll be more likely to purchase your products or services again, and more likely to recommend your business to others. By not reaching out to customers to measure their satisfac

Austin MossSep 5, 2019

5 Ways to Run More Efficient Business Meetings

The purpose of a business meeting is for a group to come together to fit the maximum amount of productivity into a short period of time. A meeting should be an opportunity to present ideas, communicate effectively, and solve problems together. Unfortunately, meetings don’t always run smoothly or end

Austin MossSep 4, 2019