With funding and credit the number one concern for small business owners, it’s important to pick the right bank that is small business-friendly. And there’s a new tool that can help you do just that. Banking Grades is an online tool for small business that grades banks — big and small — on their lending..
It always pays for your clients to tell their friends and family about why they use your particular business. And it could even pay for your client if they let their social networks know that they’ve been to your business. This is called social media marketing. A new type of social media effort spearheaded by..
There are many things you should know when shopping for start-up business loans. Some business owners who are starting up a new business or expanding a fledgling business seek out loans to provide for cash flow and to make purchases of equipment, facilities, stock and other needs to get the business operational. However, not all..
Americans returning to the workforce as we continue to recover may find it a different place then they left it. The last time they got hired, all they got was a handshake, now their information is entered into human resource management software that tracks their “employee life-cycle.” The last time they worked in an office,..
Go green in the office can serve your business in many ways. For one, you’re showing both employees and clientele that you believe in the importance of sustainability. Secondly, you are likely to save money because reusable materials are more cost effective than disposable items. Take a close look at each area of your office..
There is quite the kerfuffle in congress this year regarding freezing interest rates and the possibility of a serious ripple effect that might extend the way to financial aide system. The argument is that exorbitant interest rates (which are possibly projected to jump to 7.8 percent by July) will put an unnecessary and altogether unfair..
Thousands of people in the UK every year are paying more money than they should be in taxes. Sometimes, HMRC will notice and will issue you with a rebate, but this is very rare. Instead, it’s more likely that unless you keep a track of the tax you are paying, you’ll never get back overpaid..
In business, anything is possible especially running a successful business. A person of any race, gender or economic status can create a business that will flourish for decades. For example, Ralph Braun was able to create an entirely new industry based on his own personal needs. A doctor diagnosed Braun with spinal muscular atrophy, a..
Living a healthy lifestyle is becoming a bigger priority to those at home as well as at work. This goes beyond just preventing the common cold. There are dozens of viruses popping each cold and flu season, and for those of use with children or sick family members, the last thing we need to worry..
Is your office environment making you lethargic or unhealthy? From a break room full of empty-calorie, sugar-filled snacks to improper posture at your desk, your office habits influence your physical, mental and emotional health. Implement five tips to make your office healthier for you, your co-workers and your clients. 1. Offer healthy snacks A selection..