Understanding the 5 C’s of credit can help small business owners who are looking to get a loan. Lenders are generally looking for answers to three questions: 1. Can you pay back a loan? 2. Will you pay back a loan that was ...

Each year, Americans launch businesses in the hopes of financial success, personal fulfillment, and independence. Unfortunately, these dreams are not always realized. Small business owners often put in a lot of energy and enthusiasm, but they don’t have the skills and planning ...

You have probably heard that lenders look at your credit score before approving a business loan. Your credit score reflects your ability to pay off debts. This also helps lenders to determine how risky you are as a borrower. This article will ...

Reconnecting with customers and clients is more important than ever as states begin to open their doors and businesses reopen. Surveys are one of the best ways to better understand your clients. The use of surveys is a tried and tested ...

Imagine that it is December 2023, and you’re about to thank your team at your holiday party for a great job. You are happy that you have met your goals, which included your profit goal for the year. Profits from this year ...

You already know that you should have started planning your holiday marketing during the summer… Whoops. There’s no reason to panic if you are one of the 14% of small business owners that told QuickBooks they lack marketing expertise. You can ...

Every year, around this time I create a plan for the upcoming year. The goals I achieved in the past year are crossed out and the ones that I did not achieve are circled. Some goals are circled and then ...

McDonald’s special burger, the Big Mac, which features “two beef patties with special sauce, lettuce and cheese, pickles and onions, as well as a sesame-seed bun”, is as iconic as the chain itself. The world may be divided on this one-of-a ...

The first website was launched in December 1990. Remember 1990?  Paula Abdul’s “Opposites attract” was a top-ten hit, “Home Alone” was the most popular movie in America and you might have had a pair parachute trousers like your idol MC Hammer. Styles ...

It’s easy to put off emailing when you’re busy running your business. What if you were able to sit down in just 15 minutes and send your email? This worksheet will help you to create your email in just minutes. You can ...