Merchant Cash Advance Blog

Two of the major sources of small business funding come in the form of business cash advances and bank loans.  Many small business owners don’t qualify for bank loans, either due to lack of collateral or poor credit, but those aren’t the only reasons to seek an alternative. 

Upgrading the technology at your restaurant can help you better manage your finances, the customer experience and your reputation.  Restaurant renovations come in many forms and don’t always include tearing up floors or knocking down walls.  Here we take a look at how you can best invest in restaurant technology.

Although the current school year is just coming to a close, it is important to begin preparations for back to school shoppers.  Many specialty retail stores depend on back to school revenue to get them through until holiday shopping starts.  Starting your preparations and promotions early will give you a leg up on the competition, but where should you focus your attention?

Competing with large retail liquor stores can be a challenge for small businesses as they often hold an advantage when it comes to price and selection.  To make up for that, owners of smaller stores need to focus on the customer experience, marketing and their local community.  Here we’ve identified 5 ways to increase liquor store revenue.

Being the owner of a small business has taken on a whole new identity in 2018.  Important social movements such as #metoo and just about everything else in the news these days has encouraged owners to closely evaluate their company culture and take steps toward equality and providing a safe and healthy work environment.  Anything that happens over the life of your small business is a reflection of yourself.  Personal growth will help you grow your business.  Sometimes that means keeping up with trends or mastering a new skill or technology.  Other times you may need to step outside of your comfort zone and take risks.  Here we take a look at what it takes to be a small business owner in 2018.