Entrepreneurs bring all sorts of skill-sets to their venture, such as the ability to sell, or to organize activity, or to raise funding. Some might have a business background, but others might need to learn the ways of business while on the job. Here are 14 terms you and every entrepreneur should know, because they […]
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Business owners are always trying to maximize profits and save wherever they can to ensure success. Here are some of our favorite creative ways to save some cash: Website: Build your own website. Many small businesses spend a ton on having a website built and maintained. Guess what? You can do it yourself using website
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MONTRÉAL, Jan. 31, 2018 /CNW Telbec/ – IOU FINANCIAL INC. (“IOU” or “the Company”; TSX-V:IOU), a leading online lender to small businesses (IOUFinancial.com), is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with Marietta, GA-based c-store solutions provider goEBT (goEBT.com). Through this strategic partnership, goEBT’s network of 25,000 convenience store owners nationwide will be able to access IOU’s fast, convenient, non-collateral
MONTREAL, Jan. 24, 2018 /CNW/ – IOU FINANCIAL INC. (“IOU” or “the Company”; TSXV: IOU), a leading online lender to small businesses (IOUFinancial.com), today announced its outlook for fiscal 2018. All dollar amounts are in Canadian dollars unless specifically referred to otherwise. Outlook for fiscal 2018 IOU remains well placed at the forefront of the fintech revolution that is
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We are often asked whether now is a good time to take out a business loan. Our answer is usually, “It depends.” Let’s explain. Two sets of factors figure into the timing of a business loan – macroeconomic and microeconomic. We take a closer look below. Macroeconomic Factors In general, it’s a good idea to
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When dealing with a smaller team generating smaller profits, marketing efforts can often fall by the wayside. But many small businesses tank when lack of visibility is causing a dive in sales. In order to avoid bankruptcy as a small business owner, keep a few of these common errors in mind and learn how to
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As a business owner, you spend your time thinking, acting and communicating, punctuated by too many interruptions. Maybe you’ve taken a time management course without realizing any improvement. Here are 13 tips to help you get better control on how you spend your time: Track your time: Write down on a schedule what you do
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AI applications are already being used by mega-sized corporations, but many small business owners have yet to dip a toe. Well, the water’s fine, and we recommend you start checking out the many AI tools flooding the market. With these, you can make better use of marketing data, improve your social media strategies, make your
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Human Resources is a vital department in any organization, working with both employers and employees to address concerns, implement standards and procedures and enforce an ethical working environment. The last few years have seen a major shift in the workplace. Millennials have entered the working world and are making demands for flexibility, decision-making power and
As a restaurant owner, it is beneficial to stay on top of the latest news in your industry. Unfortunately, this business requires a big time commitment, and not many owners have the availability to network or even read restaurant-related news. Most, however, would find it valuable to connect to relevant sources to help them run
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