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… Why Hire Veterans? November 9, 2017 The month of November is a time to celebrate Veterans Day. This year … is the federal holiday to celebrate it). Barbara Weltman SBA Blog Contributor Barbara Weltman is an attorney, author, … Read more about Barbara Weltman The month of November is a time to celebrate Veterans Day. This year …
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5 Ways to Enhance the Power of Your Business Credit Profile
… 5 Ways to Enhance the Power of Your Business Credit Profile November 8, 2017 A business … credit or do business with that company. Marco Carbajo SBA Blog Contributor Marco Carbajo is a business credit expert, author, speaker, and founder of the Business Credit Insiders Circle. He is a business … -
What Can Go Wrong As A Franchise Owner
… is a good one. Over the years, it’s enabled thousands of people to start businesses. Joel Libava SBA Blog Contributor Joel Libava, The Franchise King®, is the author of Become a Franchise Owner! and is a franchise ownership … -
What is a Call to Action and Why Do You Need One On Your Website
… the visitor in order to encourage them to take some kind of action. Anita Campbell SBA Blog Contributor Anita Campbell runs online information … the visitor in order to encourage them to take some kind of action. A Call to Action might be simple instructional … -
The Pros and Cons of Owning a Food Franchise
… The Pros and Cons of Owning a Food Franchise October 22, 2018 When it comes to deciding on the type of franchise business you want to own, there are several … how many people you’ll employ, and more. Joel Libava SBA Blog Contributor Joel Libava, The Franchise King®, is the … -
Five Factors that Impact Your Business Credit
… standard scoring model for assessing risk. Marco Carbajo SBA Blog Contributor Marco Carbajo is a business credit expert, author, speaker, and founder of the Business Credit Insiders Circle. He is a business … and can be depended on to repay on a loan, business line of credit, etc. The personal credit reports of an owner(s) … -
Five Strategies for Winning at Working Solo
… for Winning at Working Solo May 14, 2018 Eighty percent of all U.S. small businesses have no employees. The number of non-employee businesses is expected to grow in coming … part to the expansion of the gig economy. Barbara Weltman SBA Blog Contributor Barbara Weltman is an attorney, author, … -
What Is a POS and Why Does Your Business Need One?
… Does Your Business Need One? May 9, 2018 The term Point of Sale (POS) describes the place where retail transactions are made. Think of it as the equivalent of a cash register. Anita Campbell SBA Blog Contributor Anita Campbell runs online information … -
How Much Energy Do You Need to Own and Operate a Franchise?
… “really hard work.” Are you prepared for it? Joel Libava SBA Blog Contributor Joel Libava, The Franchise King®, is the author of Become a Franchise Owner! and is a franchise ownership … especially when it comes to being the active owner of a franchise business. Most franchises require their owners … -
How to Start a Craft Business
… consider in how to start a craft business. Anita Campbell SBA Blog Contributor Anita Campbell runs online information … from the competition. For example, there’s probably a lot of handmade kids’ clothes already out there. But you could … “niche down” even further by making kids’ clothes out of sustainable fabrics, like Conscious Kids Clothing has … -
Recent Natural Disasters: What It Means Tax-wise for Your Business
… In August and September, inpiduals and businesses in two of the most-populous states in the country—Texas and … disasters: Hurricanes Harvey and Irma. Barbara Weltman SBA Blog Contributor Barbara Weltman is an attorney, author, … In August and September, inpiduals and businesses in two of the most-populous states in the country—Texas and … -
Business Equipment Financing & Leasing: 7 Key Tips to Know
… Although both options help break down the overall cost of business equipment into smaller amounts, they are very different in how they’re set up. Marco Carbajo SBA Blog Contributor Marco Carbajo is a business credit expert, author, speaker, and founder of the Business Credit Insiders Circle. He is a business … -
The Pros and Cons of Owning A Retail Franchise
… The Pros and Cons of Owning A Retail Franchise September 25, 2017 The retail sector of franchising is huge. According to a recent report* from … while directly employing over 815, 000 people. Joel Libava SBA Blog Contributor Joel Libava, The Franchise King®, is the … -
How to Open a Business Credit File
… as important as your personal credit file. Marco Carbajo SBA Blog Contributor Marco Carbajo is a business credit expert, author, speaker, and founder of the Business Credit Insiders Circle. He is a business … can be trusted by the way it manages its finances. Think of your business credit file as a barometer for the financial … -
Tax Results for Giving Up on Company Property
… does this mean from a tax perspective? Barbara Weltman SBA Blog Contributor Barbara Weltman is an attorney, author, … with substantial markdowns, maybe it’s time to get rid of them. There are three issues: What to do with them … . You can take an immediate tax deduction for a write-down of inventory that’s become obsolete. You don’t even have to … -
10 Things Savvy Online Marketers Do To Get Web Traffic
… website for every seven people in the world! That’s a lot of competition. If you want to get traffic to your website, … going to have to take the right steps. Anita Campbell SBA Blog Contributor Anita Campbell runs online information … website for every seven people in the world! That’s a lot of competition. If you want to get traffic to your website, … -
How To Complain To Your Franchisor To Get An Issue Resolved
… to get an issue you’re experiencing resolved? Joel Libava SBA Blog Contributor Joel Libava, The Franchise King®, is the author of Become a Franchise Owner! and is a franchise ownership … what if your issue (or issues) aren’t getting taken care of? What should you do? Here are some examples of issues you … -
Training the Staff You Envision
… market with large employers offering an attractive menu of fringe benefits. Barbara Weltman SBA Blog Contributor Barbara Weltman is an attorney, author, … market with large employers offering an attractive menu of fringe benefits. A possible solution for small businesses … -
Rethinking Insurance Coverage
… you probably can’t self-insure (pay for losses out of pocket) because you can’t afford the risk for substantial … financial exposure. You need insurance. Barbara Weltman SBA Blog Contributor Barbara Weltman is an attorney, author, … you probably can’t self-insure (pay for losses out of pocket) because you can’t afford the risk for substantial … -
No Business Credit? Here's a Simple Strategy to Get Credit and Conserve Cash Flow
… money – having business credit is essential. Marco Carbajo SBA Blog Contributor Marco Carbajo is a business credit expert, author, speaker, and founder of the Business Credit Insiders Circle. He is a business … flow. The term vendor describes the entity that is part of the supply chain responsible for making products or …