Business loans can be essential to launching a startup or expanding an existing company, with funds often used to secure inventory, purchase equipment, rent operational space, hire employees or cover a host of other expenses. However, business loans can be difficult for new companies to get. Be aware of these eight roadblocks that can keep […]
The U.S. is planning to hand out $10 billion to help upstart companies gain access to capital in a bid to rev up business in disadvantaged communities and spur a broader economic recovery from the pandemic. The State Small Business Credit Initiative will direct money to states, territories and tribal governments for programs that provide […]
In this digital age, competition seems to be more rampant than ever. The attention of customers is scattered due to the many choices they enjoy. Proper competitive research is fundamental to shield and set your business apart. The best way to stay ahead of your competition is to be aware of them. If you’re interested […]
Starting a business is never easy. Running and growing one is another challenge altogether. Whether it’s your first company or your fourth, the risks and opportunities are always boundless, and so is the pressure to make it work. While there are a million different things that can go wrong with an emerging business, there are […]
In November 2021, President Biden signed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act into law. The goal of this bipartisan bill is to create and rebuild infrastructure across America including roads, bridges, and public transportation systems. It also aims to give every American access to high-speed internet, addresses the climate crisis, and takes steps to invest […]
Having the right tool for the job will differentiate well from bad business performance, especially for small businesses. Even though in the modern era, to get into entrepreneurship, you still need to own and wear many hats. Hopefully, plenty of available business tools will make those hats more suitable. The main idea is to find […]
The internet has become an indispensable tool for almost any consumer making a decision. Today’s internet users spend a daily average of nearly three hours on the internet, using it for communication, entertainment, research and information. In 2020, global retail e-commerce sales surpassed 4.2 billion U.S. dollars. One of the biggest fallacies I hear from […]
With the embers of the outgoing year fizzling out, businesses are already gearing up and getting ready to take 2022 by storm. The need to seek out alternatives to standard-issue messaging — to stay relevant — is not an option, but a lifeline. Read more…
As a business owner, you always want to stand out from the competition. But maybe you’re not sure where to start with all the material you find online. So we put together 9 easy to use small business marketing strategies for 2022. Read more…
As a business owner, you likely have artificial intelligence (A.I.) on your radar as something you could use to increase operational efficiency and improve customer satisfaction. However, it is not always clear where to start to generate the best return on investment (ROI) when it comes to A.I. implementation. It’s also easy to be lured […]
