A common New Year’s resolution for small business owners is to take their business to the next level. This can mean different things for different entrepreneurs, but once a small business is off the ground, the next step is to find opportunities to grow.Small business growth can look like a ...
Determining the value of your small business is the process of assessing the total economic value of your business and its assets today. It’s a necessary practice for every big financial event in a small business's lifetime including when you’re applying for loans, considering a transfer of ownership, or you ...
Knowing what customers want helps you get ahead of the competition, build customer loyalty and repeat sales, and increase long-term profitability. But knowing what customers want (and will want next) is often easier said than done.If you’re a small business owner looking to stay one step ahead of customer demand ...
Owning a franchised business can be extremely lucrative. Franchises are established businesses that have had market success and function under a corporate structure that dictates the business’ operations, making management a streamlined process.Owners can benefit from this corporate framework because it will often provide built-in branding, marketing and operational processes, ...
If your business is struggling, or simply not living up to its potential, it may be time to rethink how you do business and take a fresh approach. While many businesses had to adapt during the pandemic, high inflation, rising interest rates, and slowing consumer demand may once again require ...
Buying a franchise is a great investment for entrepreneurs looking for a proven business model where the operations are turnkey and the brand recognition and internal processes are built in. If you’re looking to buy a franchise, it’s important to know which model you’d like to adopt and which industry ...
Identity theft occurs when someone steals your personal information and uses it to take your money, use your credit cards or open new ones, file tax returns, make health insurance claims, and more. According to the National Council on Identity Theft Protection, identity theft is shockingly prevalent and on the ...
Women have always had the wherewithal to handle our own financial independence, to plan for retirement, to succeed in owning our own businesses, to excel in the workplace, and so much more. Though it’s taken years of dedication and hard work for society to start catching on to this fundamental ...
The original theme of this month's newsletter changed rather dramatically as the early March events in the banking sector radically altered the tone in the markets. While the focus had been a deeper dive into the “Recession vs Runway” theme for an economic landing, the failures of Silicon Valley Bank ...
Married couples seem to get a lot of breaks when it comes to finances—presumably, two people are earning (and sharing) income; they might have more choices for affordable insurance, and they often enjoy more generous tax deductions. Yet they also have to navigate tricky financial situations, such as allocating their ...
With the price of food on the rise, grocery bills are growing along with it. It can be a challenge to stick to your grocery budget while also trying to check everything off your list. But, with a little effort, you can keep your weekly grocery bill on budget. Whether ...
More than 11 million minority-owned businesses make up the economic fabric of the United States, according to data compiled by The Business Journals, and these businesses generate about $1.8 trillion in annual revenue, making up a good portion of the country’s economic success.Yet, minority-owned businesses do not receive nearly as ...