Why rejection can be a great tool to securing a loan for your business
Strong character can be a crucial asset in securing a loan from your bank.
How to get what you’re looking for when constructing a business deal
Why your plans to quickly and easily sail off into retirement may not be realistic.
How to find the right bank that suits your needs
Check out these helpful tips for developing a strong relationship with your bank.
How to better prepare for changes in the dynamics of your family business
Here are some key points to remember when the dynamics of your family business change
Why listening to your heart can be a risky venture in retail development
Location, location, location. It still matters, but market knowledge can be just as helpful in retail development
Why preparation is key to ensuring your team can respond in a crisis
You can’t be prepared for everything, but there are things you can do to better respond to the unexpected.
Negotiate photograph rights in advance to avoid costly copyright violations later
What you need to know about negotiating a licensing agreement and the proper use of copyrighted images.
A look at what LA is doing to cope with the ongoing drought
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How leveraging technology can transform a consumer brand
As consumers continue to leverage digital technology for faster and easier access to information, they increasingly use it as a key tool for buying products. A growing percentage of customer-brand engagement is now online as consumers research products — read online reviews, search for the best price, seek store locations, etc. — before they buy, […]
Kabbage offers tips on alternatives to bank loans
Businesses need capital to grow, but obtaining it may be easier said than done. As many companies know all too well, bank lending to small businesses has declined significantly since 2007 and has not recovered from the recession at the same rate as the rest of the economy. The demand, however, is still there. That’s […]