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Can A Small Business Owner Have a 401(k)?
The short answer to this question is yes. Having a retirement plan to secure your future is quite important. A small business owner can have a 401(k). There are various retirement plan options out...
What are the 5 C’s of Lending?
Have you ever wondered how a lender determines whether or not a loan applicant is worth the risk? That is to say, what are the key factors that go into gauging the creditworthiness of a potential...
Medical Spa Equipment Financing
As self-care becomes more and more critical, spas, particularly medical spas, are gaining popularity. The spa industry is currently worth over $17 billion. Those who own and operate medical spas...
How Can Presidents’ Day Pay Off For Your Business?
The good thing about Presidents’ Day is that unlike some more significant holidays such as Christmas or Easter, there isn’t much hoopla surrounding this particular holiday. And yet, savvy shoppers...
National Caregivers Day
February 18 is National Caregivers Day. What exactly is a caregiver? A caregiver is someone who, whether in a home setting or perhaps a hospice, provides personal care in the form of both physical...
The Difference Between Hard Money and Soft Money Loans
The difference between hard and soft money will depend mainly on the context. That is to say, in the political arena, the two terms denote how contributions are made to candidates. Hard and soft...
How to Start a Mobile Catering Business
Those who wish to start a mobile catering business may want to do so for several reasons. Maybe you already have a concession trailer or food truck, and you are looking to expand your enterprise....
What is Brand Advocacy?
For those who may not be familiar with the term, brand advocacy is all about spreading the word regarding your brand. A better strategy, for instance, than paid advertising, brand advocacy involves...
Valentine’s Day Marketing Ideas for Small Businesses
Did you know that Valentine’s Day is an almost $20 billion holiday? Did you also know that, on average, Americans tend to spend anywhere from $85 to $115 on Valentine’s Day? These numbers are not...
Expanding Your Dessert Catering Business
Running a catering business is no easy task. However, the upside is that catering businesses are in increasing demand. And remarkably, if you have a dessert catering business, prospects for your...
Business Loans Chicago
If you live in the Windy City, you probably know that Chicago is all about its people, sports clubs, entertainment, and many prominent landmarks. Spend the day in Chicago and be wowed by such sites...
Understanding Tradeline Business Accounts
Basically, a tradeline business account is a line of credit that a vendor will extend to a company. Some people may call these vendor accounts, some refer to them as corporate tradelines; whatever...