7 Upgrades Your Salon Should Make

Aug 14, 2015
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According to the Small Business Development Center, there are 82,000 beauty salons and 4,000 barber shops in the US which bring in an annual revenue of roughly $20 billion dollars. These figures represent a phenomenal opportunity to capitalize in a fantastic industry. You should upgrade the look of your salon and its services to attract new clientele and convey the message that you are thriving among your competition. A merchant cash advance from a company such as Quikstone Capital Solutions will provide fast access to cash to make your improvements.
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Topics: Growing Your Business

What is the true cost of your merchant cash advance?

Aug 13, 2015
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So you decided to grow your business. Perhaps, you would like to replace some old equipment. You tried to get a loan from your bank but the bank didn’t seem to be interested in providing a line of credit or a small business loan. You searched the internet and discovered something called a “merchant cash advance”. Through Quikstone Capital Solutions, you secured a merchant cash advance in the amount of $20,000 with a total payback of $25,000. You are paying back the advance by having a percentage of your credit card processing deducted and applied towards your balance due. Then out of nowhere a “bank” calls you offering a “business loan.” The “bank” tells you that you qualify for $100,000 and you’ll have 12 months to pay off your “loan”. However, in order to qualify, you’ll need to pay off Quikstone Capital Solutions. The “bank” tells you that the cost of the $100,000 is going to be 25% but, not to worry since you’ll have 12 months to pay.
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Topics: Funding Your Business, Growing Your Business

4 Ways to Achieve A Better Work-Life Balance With Merchant Cash

Aug 10, 2015

Merchant cashIt wouldn't be surprising to learn that many entrepreneurs have never heard about the concept of work-life balance. Many who do know about the idea of balancing work and the rest of life probably look at it as an unattainable goal. There are so many things to do when you own your own business, that sometimes you feel lucky just to have time to sleep. 

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Topics: Funding Your Business, Growing Your Business

Handle the Unexpected With the Help of Merchant Cash Advances

Aug 3, 2015

When you run your own business, problems can seem to lurk around every corner. No matter how you try to plan your income and expenses accurately, something always comes up that you didn't expect and throws off your calculations. 

Slowdowns Can Be Unpredictable

Your business has been steady for the last 14 months, so you begin to count on that amount of sales going forward. Then a competitor opens down the street, and a third of your customers decide to try them out. Even if most of them come back in a month or two, the slowdown can throw a serious monkey wrench in your cash flow. 
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Topics: Funding Your Business, Growing Your Business

Top 7 Smart Moves for Business Owners

Aug 1, 2015

There are always advantageous moves a savvy business owner can make to maximize growth potential and increase profits. When it comes to your business, if you're not moving forward, you are probably moving backward. Here are some smart moves business owners can make to ensure they are moving forward. 

Smart Move #1: Hire an Accountant

Up until now, you may have handled all the bank deposits, payroll, income and expenses, and tax preparation on your own. But unless you have an accounting background, you may not be maximizing the business's financial situation the way a trained accountant could. In addition, handling the business's finances yourself is time consuming work. Free up your time and energy for tasks you are ideally suited for that can move the business forward, like marketing or creative pursuits. 
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Topics: Funding Your Business, Growing Your Business