In today’s environment, employees tend to feel as they are working WAY harder than they have in years past. They are taking on additional responsibilities and feel under compensated. For companies in the position to use raises to reward and retain employees, the common question is often, “When is the right time to offer an […]
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In order to grow your business, capital is critical. While larger businesses might have stock offerings or equity loans from major investors, small businesses often have to rely on loans. A loan can be the key to accelerating business growth – it means a small business owner can buy new equipment that will increase production, hire
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Being a dentist involves more than medical expertise – you also need to have business savvy when you’re faced with key decisions, such as when to invest in new equipment and remodel your office. A dental office remodel can be expensive and disruptive in the short term, but it can give your practice the technology
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On May 16, equity crowdfunding became a reality in the U.S. as a result of Title III of the 2012 Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act. The new rules allow a small private business to raise up to $1 million a year by selling shares to the general public without first registering the stock offering
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Your vendors are your partners. Without them, you would not be able to stock your shelves or get the supplies your staff needs. Having good vendor relationships means less stress and better deals so you can focus on managing your business. When working with vendors, you want to make sure that you’re getting a good
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Common Mistakes When Applying for a Business Loan If you run a small business, sooner or later you are going to need an infusion of capital. When you are ready to take the plunge and seek funding, you don’t want to make a mistake right out of the gate that could complicate your chances of
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Why A Cash Flow Loan is Better Than Collateral for Business Assets are the things your business owns. They include short-term ones, such as accounts receivable, cash, and inventory, and long-term ones, such as plant and equipment, intellectual property and goodwill. A business’s job is to convert assets into revenues and profits. If you are
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Business expansion is an exciting endeavor for any small business owner. Taking this step means that you have successfully sold your product or service, and it has been well received by the public. You now know that scaling your small business up could bring in some real profits. However, many small businesses fail after their
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For small business owners, it can be easy to invest time and attention on day-to-day management activities, get stuck doing competitive analyses, and fail to stay focused on big-picture priorities that affect the bottom line. Most business owners know the benefits of market research, yet it tends to fall further down the priority list. However,
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New Survey Sheds Light on Slow Adoption of EMV Cards A new survey from TD Bank finds that several factors are holding back small business owners from quickly adopting cards with embedded chips, known as EMV (Europay, MasterCard and Visa) cards. EMV cards are more secure than the older magnetic strip variety, which means their
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