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How Your Business Can Benefit from Mobile Small Business Finance

October 12, 2017 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

Every week as SmallBizLady, I conduct interviews with experts on my Twitter talk show #SmallBizChat. The show takes place every Wednesday on Twitter from 8-9 pm ET.  This is excerpted from my recent interview with Rohit Arora, CEO of Biz2Credit, is one of America’s top experts in small business lending and the use of FinTech […]

Filed Under: Cash Flow & Finance, Featured Post, Featured SmallBizChat, Q & A Interview, SmallBizChat Tagged With: @RohitBiz2Credit, mobile small business, small business finance, SmallBizChat

5 Things You Should Know About Investing in Small Business

September 26, 2017 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

Guest Article Investing in small business can be financially and personally rewarding, but it also poses a huge risk. If you go about investing in a smart, calculated way, the rewards can be incredible. You just need to be the right type of person with the right skill set, temperament, and knowledge to ensure a […]

Filed Under: Cash Flow & Finance, Guest Articles Tagged With: investing, small business funding

Top 6 Reasons Why You Need a Small Business Credit Card

September 19, 2017 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

Guest Article We live in a cashless society in which debit and credit cards rule. When was the last time you paid for goods or services with cash or even a check? It’s probably been awhile. As important as it is to have access to credit as a consumer, it’s even more vital as a […]

Filed Under: Cash Flow & Finance, Guest Articles Tagged With: business credit, business credit card

How to Build Corporate Sponsorships for Your Small Business

August 21, 2017 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

If you’re looking for additional streams of revenue, corporate sponsorships could be a viable revenue stream. Now please don’t think this is FREE money. Major companies only do sponsorship if there a clear ROI. If you have something to offer (like an engaged niche audience) this could be a realistic business opportunity for you. Corporations […]

Filed Under: Branding & Marketing, Cash Flow & Finance, Grow Your Business Tagged With: corporate sponsorship, revenue streams, small business corporate sponsorship

How Can Seasonal Businesses Better Manage Cash Flow?

July 25, 2017 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

Guest Article While there are many advantages to running a seasonal business, one of the primary challenges is managing cash flow – having enough money on hand to get ready for the busy season, making the most of the revenue generated in season, and having enough money on hand to survive in the off season. […]

Filed Under: Cash Flow & Finance, Guest Articles Tagged With: manage cash flow, seasonal business

5 Costly Payroll Mistakes SMBs Should Avoid

July 4, 2017 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

Guest Article Payroll is hard enough in a company of one. Anyone who has grown a business from their individual desk to multiple employees knows managing timesheets, invoicing, and worst of all, taxes, is not an easy burden to bear. The larger your business grows, the bigger that burden becomes—and so too does the room […]

Filed Under: Cash Flow & Finance, Guest Articles Tagged With: payroll mistakes, small business payroll

How to Survive in Small Business with Limited Capital

July 26, 2016 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

It’s not easy running a small business with limited capital. If you are just starting out a new business venture, the challenges are even greater. Limited capital is the single biggest factor in determining how much you can, and cannot do to meet the needs of your customers. Having limited funds does not need to […]

Filed Under: Cash Flow & Finance, Guest Articles Tagged With: cash flow, small business

7 Mandatory First Steps Before Seeking Venture Capital

April 18, 2017 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

Guest Post As the founder of a startup, you are probably fundamentally aware of the inherent difficulties associated with the process of securing funding for your early stage venture. Further complicating the matter is the fact that the way venture capital firms evaluate a potential investment has undergone substantial changes in recent years. So before […]

Filed Under: Cash Flow & Finance, Guest Articles Tagged With: funding, startup business, venture capital

Best Sources for Small Business Funding

April 4, 2017 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

Guest Article When you are in business eventually you are going to need money. Finding the best funding sources for your small business depends upon many factors.  Often times, the key to determining the right capital source depends which stage of growth your business is in.  As you move from start up to expansion, your […]

Filed Under: Cash Flow & Finance, Guest Articles Tagged With: small business funding, small business growth

How to Manage Cash Flow In Your Small Business

April 3, 2017 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

If only it were that simple… Cash flow keeps your doors open and the bills paid. It compensates your employees and vendors, lets you upgrade your equipment, and supplies the merchandise with which you stock your shelves. When cash flow slows to a trickle, you immediately feel the burn. In my business, I focus on […]

Filed Under: Cash Flow & Finance Tagged With: manage cash flow, manage money

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