Merchant Cash Advance Blog

At Quikstone Capital Solutions we take pride in our Merchant Cash Advance Blog and the information we’re able to provide to small business owners.  There are many resources for news, technology and marketing available online which can greatly increase your ability to grow your company.  Here we’ve assembled a list of some of our favorite online resources.

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. If you’re a startup or are revisiting your pricing strategy, here are some suggestions from industry experts and small business owners to help you get the price right.

Staffing your small business is an ongoing and sometimes arduous task for owners.  How the staff of a business works to complete all the tasks required to run it is the most important aspect to success. When employees do their jobs well, the business runs well, makes a profit, and continues to provide jobs for the employees. Attracting quality employees can be difficult for small businesses. Their budgets may not allow them to pay more than the competition or offer the same types of benefits. There are some things you can do to give yourself an advantage, especially with some cash to get you started.

It’s well known that pets can improve your quality of life at home but there are also many different ways a pet friendly environment can help your small business grow.  Pet-centric business models have popped up in every industry and many have become extremely successful.  Making an effort to cater to our furry friends can provide several residual effects.

Small businesses have many reasons to celebrate throughout the year. From Valentine's Day to the Fourth of July, from the Academy Awards to the World Series, there is regularly a holiday to remember or a special event to commemorate, which can actually serve as a boon for a restaurant, auto repair shop, salon, liquor store and other merchants.  Most businesses can incorporate a holiday or event into their marketing, whether through the means of a storewide sale, discounts, promotions or celebrations. There are several seasonal marketing opportunities of which businesses can take advantage to boost revenues.  Simple store design can make a difference, such as installing decorations, informing of special discounts or free coupons and samples for those just walking by the storefront.  Unsure what to do exactly? Well, here are five ways to embrace holidays and special events at your business.