This has been an eventful year here at Quikstone Capital. We rebranded from our previous company name, Sterling Funding, we’ve provided capital to many small businesses that have begun to flourish, and we’ve published dozens of helpful articles for small business owners. Here are some of the highlights from our merchant blogs over the past year.
January
The Benefits Of Rebranding Your Small Business
Rebranding your small business can be a difficult and time consuming task but offers many long lasting benefits. The ability to keep your company from becoming stale will significantly impact your revenue and longevity.
February
How To Maintain A Successful Small Business
Once you’ve developed your small business into a profitable venture there are many things that need to be done to maintain that success and continue to grow. Here we’ve compiled a group of resources to help your business flourish into the future.
March
Loyal Customers Are The Life Blood Of Small Business
Repeat business is what fuels the bottom line so ensuring your customers are satisfied with every visit and purchase is vital to small business success. It’s important to realize that every customer experience needs to be treated with care.
April
How To Price Small Business Products and Services
The goal of business is to make a profit. Many small businesses fail at this because they don’t know how to price their products or services, but pricing is the critical element to achieving a profit, a factor that all firms can control.
May
How Small Business Owners Can Encourage Innovation
In order to stand out these days you need to take chances and try new things. As a small business owner you should always be looking to provide cutting edge products and services while utilizing fresh techniques.
June
Creating a Small Business Emergency Plan
As a small business owner it can be tough to prepare for everything. Developing a detailed emergency plan can help your business be more equipped to handle disaster and the rebuild that may follow.
July
Sterling Funding Is Now Quikstone Capital Solutions
Our 12 year success as Sterling Funding is a result of our determination to remain true to our core businesses principles, these principles will not change as Quikstone Capital Solutions.
August
Convenience Is King; The Food Industry Trend
The latest trend in the food industry is convenience and small business owners should take note. Every process in the restaurant, bar, bakery and catering industries is being scrutinized and adopting new technology to enhance the customer experience is essential.
September
7 Ways Your Small Business Can Improve The Customer Experience
A superior customer experience is one of the top ways small businesses can stand out in their niche and separate themselves from larger competitors. There are many factors that go into creating a great customer experience.
October
How To Develop A Strong Small Business Brand
In order to realize the true potential of your small business, you must first understand the impact that a strong brand can have on your company. For instance, whenever someone looks something up online, they’re “Googling” it.
November
Latest Trends In Company Culture 2018
Creating a company culture that lends itself towards collaboration and innovation is essential in attracting and maintaining top talent at your small business. With a smaller infrastructure, each person within a small organization can have a significant impact on the success and longevity of your company.
December
How To Better Market Your Small Business
There are an almost limitless number of marketing techniques small business owners can use to fuel growth. The main categories are direct marketing (mailings), print marketing (print ads), broadcast marketing (television and radio commercials), email marketing, and digital marketing (website and social media marketing).
With over 12 years in the business, Quikstone Capital Solutions has proven to be a trustworthy and knowledgeable lender specializing in small business funding. Over 60% of our clients are renewals looking to continuously grow their business. Whether you need cash for emergencies, cash to cover unexpected costs, or if you’re looking to make long overdue improvements, Quikstone Capital can help.