by First Union Lending | Dec 30, 2022 | Business Strategy, Resources, Small Business
While no one can predict the future, new entrepreneurs can try to project what businesses will be successful in 2023 based on nationwide trends. Fast-growing industries may offer many startup opportunities for aspiring small business owners. Here are five business...
by First Union Lending | Dec 28, 2022 | Resources, Small Business
If you’re a small business owner, you will likely benefit a great deal from hearing the life stories shared by successful entrepreneurs. Their personal experiences can make you see things from a whole new perspective. They may also inspire you to believe in your...
by First Union Lending | Dec 27, 2022 | Business Finance, Business Strategy, Resources, Small Business, Women in Business
Many women business owners continue to face challenges when it comes to procuring capital for their companies. In fact, one study found that they often have less access to working capital than their non-women-owned counterparts.If you’re actively looking for...
by First Union Lending | Dec 23, 2022 | Business Strategy, Resources, Small Business, Social Media
For entrepreneurs, meeting and satisfying your customer’s needs could well be the single biggest factor in achieving small business success. With that in mind, surveys can help you understand your customers and their changing needs and perceptions. You might...
by First Union Lending | Dec 22, 2022 | Business Finance, Resources, Small Business
Invoice factoring is a way for businesses to fund cash flow by selling their unpaid invoices to a third party (a “factor” or “factoring company”) at a discount in exchange for cash upfront. Let’s review the pros and cons to consider...
by First Union Lending | Dec 21, 2022 | Business Finance, Business Strategy, Resources, Small Business
Are you concerned that having a low credit score will keep you from getting a small business loan? Stop worrying. You can still get small business loans for bad credit. Because of the emergence of alternative lenders, like First Union Lending, small business...
