Stay Connected with Us
Get business and franchise funding tips, news and more.
Sign Up for Blog Updates
5 Things You Can Do Before the Year Ends to Get a Tax Break
As the end of the year approaches, small business owners need to be preparing for the year ahead. However, there are still some 2020 matters left to be taken care of—namely, your taxes. If you haven’t put much thought into your 2020 taxes yet, make sure you do so...
What’s the Top Debt-Free Method of Financing a Small Business?
Starting a small business or buying a franchise with a lot of debt is a scary thing for many entrepreneurs. Debt often comes with many hurdles, from strict qualification requirements to high overhead that prevents a business from growing. For this reason, a lot of...
Start Making Business Resolutions for 2021 Right Now
Most people begin planning their New Year’s resolutions in the days leading up to December 31 (or even a few days after). But for small business and franchise business owners, New Year’s resolutions should be planned and prepared for. In order to reach success with...
Is Your Business Prepared for Another Potential Pandemic Wave?
With the fall season underway, the threat of another COVID-19 wave has many small business owners on edge. Experts predict that colder weather and the holiday season could spur another increase in virus case numbers, potentially leading to stricter capacity mandates,...
Keep Startup Costs Low with These 4 Business Ideas
When it comes to launching a new business, one of the biggest barriers to entry is gathering the funds needed to get the business up and running. Startup businesses can get expensive quickly, between the cost of property, supplies, inventory, employees and more....
What Can You Use ROBS for In Your Business?
A Rollover as Business Startup (ROBS) is a method of business capitalization that allows you to start your new small business or franchise debt-free and penalty-free using the funds you’ve saved for retirement. Although ROBS is a great funding mechanism for many...
Why Franchises Fare Well in Changing Markets
During periods of economic turbulence, some aspiring entrepreneurs shy away from starting a business because of the perceived risk in the market. However, what most people don’t consider is that franchises have the potential to perform well during recessions for a...
5 Ways to Ensure Your Small Business Finishes Out the Year Strong
The fourth quarter is often the busiest time in the business world for both your company and your life as a small business owner or franchise owner. Because most new initiatives and budgets begin January 1, Q4 is an important time for small businesses and franchises...
Using Unsecured Lines of Credit to Your Advantage During Economic Turbulence
Periods of economic turbulence and uncertainty like those caused by the COVID-19 pandemic have the potential to significantly affect small businesses. Unfortunately, many businesses have learned in 2020 that interrupted sales can create financial disaster for a...
Tips for Optimizing Payment Terms for Suppliers and Clients
Cash flow is crucial for a successful small business, but a few simple things can interrupt the cash you have on hand. One of these is the average payment terms you maintain between your business and vendors and your business and clients. Uneven payment terms can...