For any small or medium sized business, a clear strategy for lead generation is an integral element to establishing yourself within a competitive market. There are decisively effective moves that can position a dedicated company in a strong direction. In an effort to maximize marketing dollars and position your business…
6 Tips To A Secure Seasonal Business
A weathered veteran of a seasonal venture will have a proven strategy to command a business through fluctuations. Although the downtime sounds like a good point to regroup and recharge compared to the struggles of a year-round operation, navigating the break takes thoughtful planning. Here are six points of consideration…
3 Solutions for Construction Business Financing
The construction industry isn’t easy; it took a massive hit in 2007-2008 when the housing market collapsed and has been in recovery mode ever since. Now that it’s leveled out, it’s become a competitive yet heavily regulated industry. According to the National Association of Home Builders, the cost of complying…
4 Credit Cards to Fund Your Small Business
There are many funding options available to business owners, but the most common are business credit cards, business loans, or gifting. When seeking a line of credit, always consider the cost to borrow and weigh the pros and cons. If the APR is unmanageable, it’s definitely not wise to accept…
Five Minutes To Financial Literacy
At SnapCap, we work with small business owners every day to help them grow their businesses through smart financial decisions. But for a business owner who hasn’t looked at their financial data in months (maybe more?), the whole process can still be overwhelming. Luckily, SnapCap’s new financial management tool from…
A Financial Management Platform For Business Owners
Running a small business is incredibly difficult, there are always too many things to do and not enough hours in the day. And its no secret that most business owners find organizing their numbers tedious and time-consuming—it is. But its also incredibly important to building a sustainable business. That’s where…
Promoting Small Business Growth
In June 2016, Babson College in association with Goldman Sachs published a report, The State of Small Business in America 2016. As part of this report, they surveyed nearly 1900 small business owners throughout the United States. The phrase “small business is the backbone of the US economy” is bandied…
Success Stories of Alternative Business Lending: Jimmy Johns
We think it’s important to give business owners a voice. Here is the story of the Wilsons’ journey to opening a Jimmy Johns Gourmet Sandwich chain. With a history of entrepreneurial success in the real estate market, Larry and Sharon Wilson decided to try their hand at restaurant chain ownership…
10 Twitter Chats for Small Business Owners
Running a business is hard work, which means your network and resources can be your lifeline. One valuable resource could be a business related Twitter Chat. Twitter chats are a great way to engage in live conversations about topics that interest you. It’s great for anyone on Twitter and can be…
