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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

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

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

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

Did you know that July 2016 is unique this year in that it has five Fridays (July 1st, 15th, and 29th)? Why should you care? If you pay your employees every two weeks (aka biweekly payroll) and usually on a Friday, then you are looking at three payroll cycles this month, not two—and it’s something Read More

Entrepreneurialism is part of the American dream, and let’s face it, owning a small business is the best kind of independence there is.If you’re looking to start a business right out of college or make the move from the nine-to-five grind to self-employment, here are some tips and considerations fo Read More

When is the right time to make big purchases for your business? Whether it’s new furniture, equipment, or vehicles, new tax code changes make now an ideal time to make an investment in your business. Here’s what you need to know. Read More

National Small Business Week (NSBW)takes place from May 1–7 and culminates in the announcement of the National Small Business Person of the Year award.

It’s a great time to be a small business owner, and there are lots of ways to join in. Instead of being a passive observer, why not get involved Read More