Karen Erdelac

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What Your Bakery Needs To Succeed In 2017

Nov 1, 2016

What Your Bakery Needs To Succeed In 2017Every year brings new surprises, market shifts and changing trends.  As the owner of a bakery you’ll need to keep your current customers satisfied while making tweaks to draw in new business.  Keeping up with the times, providing convenience and expanding your reach can be difficult while running a business, however, they are necessary in order to compete.  The uniqueness of an independent bakery is what sets you apart and you need to maximize the advantages that come with that.  With a greater flexibility to adjust and adapt quickly, small businesses have the ability to experiment provided they have the cash flow to do so.  Here, we’ve put together a list of items to include on your list of business growth strategies leading into 2017.

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Topics: Bakery

How to Stay Motivated as a Small Business Owner

Oct 31, 2016

How Stay Motivated as a Small Business OwnerAs a small business owner that has taken their start up dream to a functioning money making business, there will be times when you lose your focus and motivation.  There will always be stressors that will make you want to give up.  It is imperative that you find ways to regain your motivation as you set the tone for the entire business.  Doing small things everyday to keep your mind sharp and at its best is important.

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Topics: Business Cash Advance

Holiday Employee Appreciation Ideas For Small Business

Oct 28, 2016

Holiday Employee Appreciation Ideas For Small BusinessThe holidays can be a stressful time for small business owners and their employees.  Showing appreciation to those that work hard for you year round not only shows you care about them, it can improve employee morale and increase productivity.  Small gestures can make a big difference during this time and the benefits can be far reaching.  It’s nearly impossible to produce a quality product without happy employees. Here we’ve outlined some of the best ways to ensure your work family pulls together this holiday season.

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Topics: Holiday

Why Your Small Business Needs a Merchant Cash Advance

Oct 27, 2016

Why Your Small Business Needs a Merchant Cash AdvanceMany small business owners have great plans and visions for their company but fall short due to a lack of capital.  That lack of funding can cause your business to become stale and provide your competitors with an opportunity to siphon business from your customer base.  Cash flow is the life blood of small business and provides the flexibility necessary to compete with larger competitors.  One big advantage that small companies have is the ability to make changes rapidly.  That advantage disappears without the necessary funds to make those changes.  A merchant cash advance not only provides a much faster and easier way to gather your funding, the repayment process and terms ensure your business won’t become bogged down by debt.  Unlike a bank loan, you have the ability to use your cash anyway your deem necessary which will allow you to make the small changes that can take your business to the next level.  Here we’ve outlined some necessary improvements to ensure your company thrives well into the future.

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2017 Specialty Retail Trends

Oct 26, 2016

2017 Specialty Retail TrendsOwners of specialty retail stores are keenly aware of the rapid changes taking place within their industry.  Retailers are faced with the challenge of incorporating new ideas and technology while remaining authentic.  Carving out a niche in this industry is largely dependent upon providing a great product and offering a unique customer experience.  While technology is becoming central to the retail industry as a whole, there are some advantages small businesses have over their larger competitors.  With the ability to adapt and change rapidly small businesses fit a quickly changing industry perfectly.  Here we’ve come up with a compilation of trends that are beginning to catch on in specialty retail.

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