Merchant Cash Advance Blog

With rapidly evolving palettes it is important for restaurant owners to keep their menu fresh. Using the seasons as a starting point to sculpt your menu will allow you to capture the freshest flavors and save money on food costs. Many popular items such as carrots, lettuce, mushrooms, lemons and onions are produced and sold year round, however, the majority of produce items are only grown seasonally, even if they are available during other times of the year. While seasonal items will vary depending on your location, most produce flourishes during certain seasons. Here we take a look at the best produce, traditional flavors and food trends for each season.

Most small business owners have come to grips with the fact it is tough to survive in an increasingly digital world without a website. Your company website is essentially your online storefront and it should be treated with the same care as your brick and mortar establishment. You should have an attractive design and usability should be a priority. It is best to hire an experienced web developer to create your website so it functions properly and provides the expected results. Keywords related to your business should be used throughout your site and detailed contact information should be easily available. However, just having a website isn’t enough to truly command online attention.

When it comes to launching new products and services, it can be difficult for small business owners to garner the exposure needed to be successful. However, with advancements in technology, there are many affordable avenues to go down when promoting your product launch.

Many alternative lenders have come under fire for deceptive practices, but it is important to remember there are bad apples in every industry. What receives less publicity is the tremendous growth being sparked by reputable lenders. Merchant cash advances are not loans in the traditional sense. Instead, the provider is purchasing a portion of the business's future sales. The fee, which is usually about 20 to 25 percent of the amount, seems high. But consider a loan from a traditional bank, which is usually paid back over a period of 5 to 10 years or more, with interest compounded every year. At 8 percent interest per year, that money costs the business owner 30 to 60 percent of the amount they borrowed. Strictly based on finance charges along, merchant cash advances shine when compared with traditional bank loans. So what else do MCA’s offer small business owners? 

Winter is peak season for many auto repair shops as road conditions and cold weather can call any number of issues for motorists. During this busy time it is important to maximize profits and develop customer loyalty. Here we’ve compiled 5 ways you can increase your auto repair profits this winter.