Cash flow problems affect 60% of small businesses each year and for many reasons: late-paying customers, too much cash tied up in inventory, and so on. However, one often overlooked reason for cash flow problems are low profit margins. If you’re at the point where you’re feeling the pinch and have
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Got Cash Flow Problems? Could your Profit Margins Be to Blame?
Posted by Caron_Beesley under FinanceFrom https://fundbox.com 2888 days ago
6 Hacks for Building Your Business Credit
Posted by Caron_Beesley under FinanceFrom https://fundbox.com 2918 days ago
Your business credit score is an important yardstick of your company’s fiscal health. If you’re looking to borrow money, negotiate good terms with your suppliers, get the best lease on commercial property, or secure good insurance premiums—your credit score better be healthy. Here are six things yo
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How to Incorporate Social Giving in Your Small Business
Posted by Caron_Beesley under MarketingFrom https://fundbox.com 2932 days ago
As we enter the season of social giving, have you considered ways in which your business can give back to those in need or to your community? According to Charity Navigator, 31% of annual giving occurs in the month of December and Giving Tuesday has become a huge part of the social giving calendar.
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7 Ways to Keep Cash Flow Pumping During Thanksgiving
Posted by Caron_Beesley under ManagementFrom https://fundbox.com 2933 days ago
The longest holiday of the year is right around the corner, but for millions of American business owners, Thanksgiving can be disruptive to cash flow. With most of America taking time off to be with family and do some holiday shopping, taking any time off or even shutting down your business for a f
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The Presidential Election's Negative Impact on Small Businesses
Posted by Caron_Beesley under ManagementFrom https://fundbox.com 2957 days ago
The seemingly never-ending presidential election season is nearly over. Come November 8th, we’ll head to the polls and put one of history’s most hotly contested and controversial elections to bed. Small businesses have been following the election very closely, much more so than the general public,
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Cash Flow Fixes to Banish the "Feast or Famine" Cycle
Posted by Caron_Beesley under FinanceFrom https://fundbox.com 2995 days ago
Feast or famine: One week you’re full of nervous excitement about the amount of work you have on your plate, the next you’re twiddling your thumbs and wondering if you’ll ever be busy again. Don’t panic! There are a few steps you can take to bring stability to your business, particularly where it w
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How to Handle Disappearing Clients
Posted by Caron_Beesley under ManagementFrom https://fundbox.com 2995 days ago
There is one type of client that all service-based business owners will almost certainly encounter—the disappearing client. If these relationships ended for no apparent reason and without so much as a heads-up, it can be hard not to take it personally—especially if you’ve put lots of work into buil
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What Does Your Cash Flow Statement Look Like?
Posted by Caron_Beesley under FinanceFrom https://fundbox.com 2995 days ago
Your cash flow statement, not to be confused with your cash flow forecast, is a vital tool in your business financial management arsenal.
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8 Surefire Ways to Grow Your Cleaning Business
Posted by Caron_Beesley under MarketingFrom https://fundbox.com 3009 days ago
Whether you’re thinking of starting a cleaning business, or just need an injection of fresh ideas, here are eight surefire ways to grow your cleaning business, as recommended by some of the cleaning industry’s top marketers and small business experts.
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It's Labor Day! 3 Ways to Put Your Employees First
Posted by Caron_Beesley under ManagementFrom https://fundbox.com 3016 days ago
Labor Day, the last holiday of the summer—woo hoo! But what does Labor Day mean to you and your employees? 60% of employees feel the relationship with their employer positively impacts their focus and productivity, while 44% say it positively impacts stress levels. As you contemplate the Labor Day
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