SBA Loans
The SBA does not lend money. Instead, they work with lenders. An SBA loan is when the SBA guarantees/secures the loan for up to 80% of the total value. This can be the deciding factor for a lender as the SBA is taking on the responsibility for the loan should you default. While this can […]
Setting Up a Business Bank Account
Opening a bank account Whether you open a business account at a traditional bank, credit union, or online bank, there are several things you should consider: Check Fees – Even when paying yourself, an employee, or a contractor Transfers – Is it possible to make instant transfers, or are there costs or amount limits? Minimum […]
Business Plan Basics
Your business plan is where you write out the different aspects of your business. A good business plan can be just a few pages long, excluding financials and additional information like resumes. Do you really need a business plan? If you are a solopreneur, planning on staying small, or maybe you are more ambitious and […]
Business Funding
Traditional banks are not able to lend to businesses that are younger than two years old. However, alternative lenders can provide funding ranging from $500 to $50,000 and even more, depending on the project. If you are looking for funding, check out your state’s SBA preferred lenders list. SBA-preferred lenders have been vetted, are not […]
Business Insurance
It doesn’t matter if you are a one-person company, have 100 employees, work from home, rent an office, or whatever your business looks like. You will need insurance. Lack of adequate insurance plays a huge factor in businesses closing their doors. Find out what is required, recommended, and what can wait for later. Get […]
Setting Up Your Business Legally
Each state requires all businesses to be registered and have a valid, up-to-date business license before any services are provided and before any invoicing or payments. Each state also has its own fees, restrictions, and requirements. In some states, just a single state license is enough. Other states require local county or city licenses in […]
The Power of Because
Why should you read this article? Because you can strongly influence your conversion by using a simple word. Why would you want that? Because by influencing your conversation, you achieve optimal results. Why? Well… Because. So what? When it comes to marketing and advertising, I have two questions I always ask; So what? And Who […]
Using Smart Goals for Social Media Success
If you plan to use or already use online marketing such as social media to get more traffic, more leads, or more customers, you need to set goals. Because without clear goals, you are literally aimless. Social Media is a tool that can get you to your goals, but it is not a goal in […]
All About Hashtags
What is a hashtag? A hashtag is a word, abbreviation, or combination of words written together without a space that begins with a # symbol. That’s the short answer. But that doesn’t really help you without knowing what you can do with them and why you should use them in the first place. And that […]
Automated Email Marketing Explained
What is email automation? Email automation is a way to make sure you’re sending the right emails at the right time. It ensures that your content is timely and relevant. You don’t have to worry about manually creating, scheduling, or sending email blasts anymore! Instead, the software takes care of it for you so you […]
