You may not be ready for 2018, but it is ready for you!  Although many things that could impact your business have stayed the same, there are some changes that you need to start thinking about now.  Taxes, the economy and human resource issues are at the top of the list.  If you are not already thinking about these topics, … Read More

Credit cards, and their often rich rewards programs, are fantastic options for day-to-day business spending. Many small business owners even shift all their personal spending to their favorite business credit card in an effort to build up points more quickly. After all, small business owners work hard; they deserve to enjoy their hard earned reward travel. However, if you’re among … Read More

Whew, the year is almost over and it’s time to sit back and relax right?  Not so fast!  The arrival of year-end presents special opportunities for small businesses to take steps in lowering their tax liability.  In addition to wrapping those gifts, think about wrapping up your accounting books and preparing to push your business forward.  Not sure where to … Read More

Let’s face it, you are a small business and every penny counts.  You may not have the budget dollars for traditional marketing efforts like TV commercials and print ads. It’s time to think about complementing your marketing campaigns with simple and less expensive promotional techniques. One of the most effective marketing tools is a website. Web marketing is relatively inexpensive, … Read More

Chances are that you have seen or maybe even written a Google review on a service or product you received. Google is often the first point of contact between a customer and a business. From finding businesses nearby to looking up a forgotten phone number, we plug keywords into Google to help us with anything we want to know. And … Read More

You may not have the benefit of a robust savings account or large line of credit. Invoice financing, also known as “accounts receivable financing” or “invoice factoring,” is one way to bring cash into a business by offering the business’ unpaid invoice value as collateral. There are many reasons to consider invoice factoring and here are the 10 reasons why … Read More