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Starting a Blog for Your Small Business - 0 views

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    Starting a blog can do wonders for your small business! You can use it to emphasize your company's mission, position yourself as a leader in your industry, and attract the attention of potential customers. Not only will your company get on more people's radar, but your company will also gain more customer loyalty. Here are a few things to keep in mind when starting a blog.
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Ways to Improve Your Company's Culture - 0 views

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    Every company has its own unique business atmosphere and its own cultural identity. Is your business filled with green peacemakers striving to make the world a more environmentally friendly place? Or is it comprised of engineering geniuses who love technology? Whatever the case may be, every business has something that defines its culture.
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Big Bank Small Business Lending Rebounds - 0 views

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    During the "credit crunch" of 2009 - 2011 when the largest financial institutions closed the spigot on small business lending, approval rates sunk to single digit percentages at many big banks. During this dry period, credit unions and alternative lenders filled some of the void and small banks, in particular, were the most willing to lend.
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Florida is Beginning to Shine for Women Business Owners - 0 views

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    A warm feeling has spread across the state of Florida for women business owners. In Biz2Credit.com 's second annual report of 10,000 small companies that applied for funding in 2013, on the average, the earnings of companies owned by women rose 54 percent.
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Illinois Is The Land of Opportunity for Women - 0 views

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    According to the recent second annual women-owned business study by Biz2Credit, the average time period is just two years when a female entrepreneur applies for a loan. Meanwhile, in Illinois, a male-owned firm averages 31 months before it applies for a loan. That figure for the women-owned companies is lower than the average total of 27 months when women apply for loans, according to the Biz2Credit.
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Women in Small Business: Using Social Media to Your Advantage - 0 views

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    Within the last few years, social media has become a powerful tool that small businesses are increasingly utilizing. Neglecting social media platforms can be a big mistake. It provides small companies with the ability to directly communicate with existing customers and attract new ones. So what are the best ways to use this tool?
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Small Business Podcasting 101 - 0 views

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    Podcasting is an inexpensive way to effectively reach and build your small business's customer base. But maybe you've never recorded yourself before, and what would you even say? Should you go ahead and try anyway? Podcasting is cost-effective and simple. Read on for more tips to start podcasting for your small business today.
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3 Common Mistakes on Your Business Website that Can Damage Your Ability to Get a Loan - 0 views

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    You may not realize it, but your website can damage your ability to get a loan. It would be crazy to imagine that if you have an existing business website when you apply for a loan your lender would not look at it. What do you want them to see? You want them to see a site that will draw and keep customers. After all, how can you pay back a small business loan if you do not have customers?
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Cut Costs to Increase the Bottom Line - 0 views

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    Making more money is the obvious way to increase your bottom line, but just as you try to save when spending your personal budget, you want to save when spending , as well.Similar to using coupons for grocery and household items at home, looking for discounts and ways to save money during the daily course of business is essential to success.
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Tips for Opening a Fast-Food Restaurant Business - 0 views

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    Everyone knows that opening a restaurant is a difficult undertaking, but it doesn't have to be all blood, sweat, and tears! Here, we break down some tips that will streamline the process of opening your own restaurant and help entrepreneurs obtain restaurant loans to start and grow their businesses successfully.
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Earnings Rise For Women-Owned Businesses - 0 views

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    Earnings and business credit scores of women-owned businesses soared in 2013, according to Biz2Credit.com, the leading online credit marketplace, which analyzed more than 10,000 applications from all across the U.S. on its platform during the past year.
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Credit Scores, and Small Business Loan Applications Rose Dramatically in 2013 - 0 views

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    Earnings and business credit scores of women-owned companies soared in 2013, according to Biz2Credit.com, the leading online credit marketplace, which analyzed more than 10,000 applications from all across the U.S. on its platform during the past year. Average earnings for women-owned businesses rose to $54,114 in 2013 from $35,135 in 2012 -- a whopping 54% jump in a year-to-year comparison. Further, the average credit score for women-owned companies rose to 610 in 2013, up from 592 in 2012.
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Three Working Capital Tips for Your Small Business - 0 views

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    Initiatives, such as product development, take some time to produce revenue, but there are other expenses that you can calculate right away, based on benchmarks in the industry and other financial projections.
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Disadvantages of Unsecured Business Loans - 0 views

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    Most entrepreneurs want to cast a wide net when applying for loans. Traditional bank loans, secured business loans or unsecured business loans… these are all valid questions that small business owners often consider when seeking funding.
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Marketing Tips for Small Businesses - 0 views

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    Many people are under the impression that marketing is difficult and expensive. However, some of the most effective marketing strategies can actually be quite affordable. There are many ways to spread the word about your small business.
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Can I Get a Small Business Loan from the Government? - 0 views

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    Can I Get a Small Business Loan from the Government? This is the question on many an entrepreneurs' minds, and the answer is not so cut and dry. The short answer is no, there is no such thing as a government small business loan. However, there is gray area.
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Prepare for a Startup Loan in the New Year - 0 views

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    A New Year means a fresh start for many, and what better way to kick things off than by opening your own business? Startup business loans are out there waiting for savvy entrepreneurs to snatch them up and put them to good use, but how exactly does one do that? These 5 tips should help you prepare to take on the world of business ownership by storm.
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The Tax Implications of Leasing vs. Buying Equipment - 0 views

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    There is often a debate in the heads of small business owners over whether they should buy that new piece of equipment or just lease it. It may seem to be a small question with only month to month ramifications, but that fact is that the choice made can affect your tax return as well. It may do so even if you do not intend for it to.
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2014 Predictions for the Small Business World - 0 views

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    The small business world can at times be very unpredictable. The government shutdown last year, for example, certainly did not do America's small businesses any favors. While there is no way to predict the future with 100% accuracy, here is a guide of what 2014 might hold for small business entrepreneurs.
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How to Get a Loan for that Business You've Always Dreamed of Starting - 0 views

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    As 2014 begins, aspiring entrepreneurs are challenging themselves to create and abide by their New Year's Resolutions. This is the chance to start off with a clean slate; go out and do what you've always told yourself you were going to do. Perhaps this is the chance to get out there and start that business you've always dreamed about.
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