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It’s been a stellar year for SBA lending, which is good news for small businesses. If you have struggled to get financing in the past or are thinking of venturing into small business loan territory for the first time, you may be wondering what SBA’s loan programs are all about.

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Consulting or contracting is a particularly attractive form of business ownership to older people – you can work anywhere and start-up costs are low. According to MBO Partners, nearly 5 million baby boomers are working as independent professionals – and 83 percent of them held traditional jobs befo Read More

There are a number of steps any business needs to take to get started in government contracting, bBut what about preparing your business sales, marketing and operations infrastructure?

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Businesses who need a way to receive payments on the go can no longer ignore the power and convenience of mobile point of sales (POS) systems and card readers such as Square, Intuit GoPayment and PayPal Here.

Here’s a breakdown of the key players, pricing, and considerations that your small busi Read More

Small Business Saturday has come and gone, and we’re in peak holiday buying season. If you’re looking for ways to boost your holiday sales, here are few tips that can help. Read More

There are certain signs and characteristics that indicate that a business is ready to export. Read More

How safe is your important financial, employee and customer data?

According to industry studies, not only are small businesses extremely vulnerable to cyber-attacks – they’re not doing much about it. In fact, a whopping 77% of small business owners believe they are safe from hackers, v Read More

Could two heads be better than one for your small business?

Partnerships can benefit start-ups and growing business in many ways – shared risk, access to funds and expertise, and the sharing of duties. Of course, partnerships can be risky. One partner may not pull their weight, financi Read More

November is National Entrepreneurship Month and a time for recognizing the grit, determination, innovation and contribution of America’s entrepreneurs and small business owners to the nation’s economy. Amidst all the celebrations, however, it’s hard to ignore the fact that only half of all small bu Read More

“Sorry, that’s not what we’re used to paying”. You’ve heard it all before – the client who won’t pay your fee. But before the fear of losing new business kicks in and you agree to slash your rate, take a deep breath and carefully consider your response and negotiation tactics.

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