‘Tis (almost) the season! It’s the end of September, folks. Can you believe it? Soon, we’ll need to put out the pumpkins, draw out the broomsticks and black cats, and prepare for the holidays to come. Do you know what to expect? It’s one thing to deck the halls with boughs of holly, but another
Ah, the holidays — they’re almost upon us! Have you started making your lists and checking them twice? Nailing down who gets what, whether they’ve been naughty or nice? You’re probably planning to spend time with family and maybe you’re this year’s host. What does it take to be a host for the holidays? Quite
The holidays are a time for family, friends, and of course, shopping. And they'll be here before you know it! As the air gets chilly and the year draws to a close, people look to complete their holiday shopping. How can you take advantage of the season and convince more people to purchase from your
You’ve launched your business, created your website, and opened your digital doors... so, where are all your customers? No matter how beautiful and functional your site is, you can’t gain traction and build a successful business if no one knows about it. Sure, you can craft a few social media posts and create some flyers,
Starting a business is a big decision, and we couldn’t be any more excited for you! You’ve developed your stellar business idea, worked on your plan, but wait… what’s this? You still need funding? You have a plethora of options when it comes to small business or startup funding: Traditional lenders, alternative lenders, grants, and
Free money. Yes, you heard correctly, we said free money. Sounds too good to be true, doesn’t it? Today, we’re talking about grants. Receiving a grant is a lot like getting free money to start your business, but here’s the rub — they’re not easy to land. Don’t let that deter you. If you like
There’s a lot that goes into starting a small business. First, you need a good idea that solves a problem, then you need to test your idea, and ultimately, you need a way to fund your business. In our last post we looked at different funding options for your small business, and today, we’re going
Starting a small business is exciting — whether you’re bringing a new idea to market or wanting to be your own boss, small businesses offer tons of potential. As you plan for and start your business, it’ll be your job to figure out how to realize that potential. Many times, small business owners discover that
As a business owner, time and money aren’t things you have to waste. Yet, that’s exactly what will happen if you rush headlong into opening a business without first creating a small business plan. Think about it: You wouldn’t decide to build a house without a blueprint or take a road trip without a map.
Everyone has ideas — big ones, small ones, great ones, and yes, terrible ones, too. (Remember that time you had the idea to cut your own bangs and shave your eyebrows off in the 3rd grade? Just me?) While hair grows back and you can recover from a bad idea like that pretty quickly, it’s
