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The back-to-school retail market is the second-biggest spending event of the year and a boon for retailers. That doesn’t mean small businesses can’t get a share of the pie. According to the National Retail Federation (NRF), more retailers are getting in on the action each year and giving shoppers a Read More

Cash flow is the lifeblood of small business. One of the main causes of cash flow problems is too many expenses. Whether you’re stockpiling inventory; just landed a major contract and need equipment, supplies, or more staff; or dealing with the unexpected, expenses can quickly add up. There are a n Read More

Late-paying clients are a fact of life for many businesses, but the impact on accounts receivable can be debilitating. 64% of small businesses are affected by late payments. While some are able to secure partial payment upfront, many clients are reluctant to part with their cash until the work is c Read More

The holiday shopping season may be a few months away, but it’s never too early to start planning your 2016 holiday marketing. To maximize your success, we’ve done some of the digging for you. Here are five holiday season shopping trends that you need to be aware of as and how you can capitalize on Read More

“Get cash fast!” We’re all familiar with the ads and slogans that payday lenders use to lure cash-strapped consumers. They can be a viable option for some, but for most people, the short-term relief that these payday loans provide comes at a very high price.

Here are some straight answers about Read More

If you’re dealing with business cash flow problems, you may have heard of the benefits of invoice financing. Invoice financing gives you instant access to the cash you’re owed by advancing payments on any outstanding bills that your customers have yet to pay. Since we’re in the midst of the summer’ Read More

As you settle in to watch this year’s Olympics, you may feel more than simply inspired by these amazing athletes—you might actually feel kinship.That’s because small business owners have quite a lot in common with the legions of athletes descending on Rio this summer. Here are just seven ways that Read More

If summer is your quiet season, then it’s key that your year-round revenues sustain you through the cash flow-quiet months. It’s also critical that you use this time wisely to ensure those revenues keep coming back strong year after year. Here are some tips for preventing a cash flow crisis this su Read More

It’s hard to even contemplate Christmas in July, but now is the best time for small retailers to kick off planning for the busy holiday season. After all, it’s the best way to manage seasonal cash flow! It’s a big market with a big window, so preparation is key to success.Here’s what you can do rig Read More

Summer is here, and an inevitable malaise starts to descend over the office, reducing employee productivity by 20%. With their heads elsewhere, this spells problems for small businesses. As summer heats up, productivity dips. So how do you combat the summer office blues and boost workplace producti Read More