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Small businesses may be the engine of our economy, but many small business owners view the lending process as complicated and frustrating. It takes wisdom and foresight. If you prepare mentally and practically before applying, the process can be nearly painless. Most business owners understand the importance of having a good personal cred...

When you own a small business, there are dozens of people and projects vying for your time and attention. It's hard to figure out where to focus your resources and easy to become overwhelmed. Regardless of the industry that you're in, productivity is one of many ways for you to improve the bottom line. For entrepreneurs and freelancers, it cou...

​When customers make a purchase from your  business pretty much every time the decision to purchase from you is not only based on how your product or service fulfills their needs, or the pricing of your product. In nearly 99.9% of transactions the customer will purchase from you because they trust you. A unique and compelling we...

​Taking out a loan to expand your business may feel like an impossible undertaking, with the seemingly endless paperwork and strict eligibility criteria, but the process can be much more manageable if you plan ahead. Preparing an effective, well-documented commercial loan proposal is the first step toward getting the money your business needs ...

Small businesses have many marketing challenges, but one of the hardest things small business owners need to do is determine what makes their business stand out from the competition and present it in a way that attracts their ideal client. Differentiation allows you to provide superior value to customers at an affordable price, creating a win-win s...