Merchant Cash Advance Blog

Small businesses play an important role in our economy, and lately, many of these small businesses have taken a hit, some of them even closing down. Now more than ever, it is essential to support small businesses to ensure they keep thriving during difficult economic times. There are a variety of ways to show your support for local and small businesses, and not all of them include opening your wallet.

With millions of businesses trying to make a name for themselves, having a strong brand is essential for companies attempting to set themselves apart from their competitors. Essentially, your brand is a set of features that distinguish your business from another – it's made up of your name, tagline, logo and more.

If you are in the market for a new POS system, consider this a search for a significant partner for your business, not just a piece of hardware. POS technology today empowers businesses with tools to upsell, cross-sell, manage menus and inventory, and create positive, long-term customer relationships.

As a business owner, you know it's been hard to hire and keep quality employees. Many restaurants are still well below average staffing levels and are working to rebuild their teams back to pre-pandemic levels. Retailers who often compete with restaurants for employees are in the same situation reporting 1.3 million job openings this past March.

The 4th of July, or Independence Day, is not only a great summer celebration, but it is also a day that we celebrate the freedoms we have in the United States, marking the day the United States became free from British rule. Full of food and fireworks, here are some facts about the widely celebrated holiday: