Merchant Cash Advance Blog

Why would a growing business need a business cash advance? Most people may think that a growing business has all the cash it needs to reinvest or sustain its growth, but this may or may not be the case. The ideal amount to invest or reinvest in a business can vary greatly by the type of business or the goals of the business owner.

Investing in a food truck is the perfect way to take your brick and mortar restaurant to the next level and grow your business. 19% of established restaurants say they are very/somewhat likely to launch a food truck within the next two years according to the National Restaurant Association. Between expanding the reach of your brand and providing a less expensive second location, taking your restaurant to the street can add many benefits to your bottom line.  Offering flexible locations and the ability to cater social events, food trucks offer a chance to reach new customers and expand your revenue base.

In order to grow, businesses need to do one of two things: increase sales to their existing customers or find new customers. A business cannot expand very easily without finding new customers to buy their products or use their services.
Finding new customers is all about making sure more people know that your business exists, and what it can do for them. In other words, advertising and marketing.

It is exciting owning a bar or restaurant – the people, the atmosphere, and of course the profit!  In order to create the most appealing atmosphere you’ll want to stay current with the latest trends.  Should I renovate?!  What to update?  Truth is, however long you have owned your business there is always something that could be improved.  With the scene of ‘what is in’ constantly changing, here are 3 ways you can grow your business and increase restaurant revenue.

Many businesses grow in a natural, organic way from a hobby into a business, some into very successful full time businesses. Sometimes you start doing something because it's fun and you enjoy it, then friends and family start asking you to do it for them. Soon, word gets around and you have a nice side income. But turning a hobby into a profitable business takes intentional planning and investment. Here are some steps to take if you want to turn your hobby into a business.