As a business owner, you think about your customers every day. Still, it’s a good idea to make time to regularly reflect on…Read More
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Is the tax filing deadline really only a few weeks away? Hyper-organized people aside, this is usually the time of year when business…Read More
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New data from Kabbage shows the impact of cash flow on the workload, personal life and take-home pay of small business owners. Polling…Read More
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Small-business owners are often overwhelmed with tech purchasing decisions. As a result, they tend to take a conservative approach. According to a survey…Read More
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The construction industry is booming, with more than $1.2 trillion worth of new construction put in place in 2017 alone. But for new…Read More
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Starting a business may seem simple, but there are many moving pieces in any small business that may be challenging. Arguably, one…Read More
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Sales tax is complicated, and it’s not likely to get easier anytime soon. But that doesn’t mean it has to eat up resources…Read More
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When was the last time you hit refresh on your elevator pitch? If you have to think about it or worse, realize you…Read More
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Small business owners teach how to navigate a tight job market In a highly competitive job market, hiring is a constant challenge for...Read More
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How to find customers without breaking your budget The first time the owner of a local pizza shop first walked into Steve Gazda’s...Read More
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Imagine that you just got married — or have been married for some time — and you want to start a small business....Read More
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You’ve dreamed up a big, original idea for a product or service that consumers need in their lives. Months have been spent fine-tuning...Read More
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The most successful entrepreneurs typically have one thing in common (other than a great business idea): They’re good at networking. Networking is an important skill to learn for small business owners. Some people are naturals who can work a room without breaking a sweat and seem to float from conversation to conversation. Others often do... Read more
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It’s an understatement to say that most Americans struggle to save money. Studies have shown that 20 percent of Americans don’t save any of what they make for their annual income. This behavior only worsens as they age, with one in three Americans having less than five grand saved for retirement. Entrepreneurs are also impacted... Read more
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Entrepreneurship can be a thrilling – but isolating – journey. In fact, a recent study in the UK found that 73 percent of small business owners admit to feeling lonely. You shouldn’t have to face your small business journey alone. That’s why Kabbage created the Small Business Water Cooler – a private Facebook Group where... Read more
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The American dream of starting your own business remains alive and well — the trick is to avoid becoming a statistic. According to the Small Business Administration, approximately one-third of small businesses don’t make it past the first two years, and 50 percent of small businesses fail within five years. It comes as no surprise... Read more
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When people think of marketing, they typically think of tactics such as flyers, social media or commercials. When you own a small business, your time and your budget are very limited, so it’s important to have a marketing strategy that will give you the greatest return on investment without breaking the bank. The best way... Read more
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We spoke with Tabatha Coffey, well-known hairstylist and salon owner, about how salon or beauty business owners can use additional capital to take their businesses to the next level. Access to fast, flexible capital can help your business: Replace chairs Open a new location Hire new stylists or estheticians Expand services …and more Go beyond... Read more
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We spoke with Bob Vila, well-known home builder, about how construction business owners can use additional capital to take their businesses to the next level. Access to fast, flexible capital can help your business: Purchase equipment Hire more crew Stock up on supplies Expand services …and more It’s as hard – or as easy –... Read more
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Let me quickly clarify that this post is not going to debunk the myths of forming a partnership with an outside company. Rather, it’s focused on entrepreneurs who decide to form a partnership, rather than a limited liability company (LLC), corporation, or sole proprietorship, as their legal structure. What kinds of myths surround this entity... Read more
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