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On May 11, 2023, crucial changes to the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) 7(a) and 504 loan programs went into effect, aimed at streamlining the loan application process, expanding the number and types of lenders, and relaxing regulations in order to reach more small businesses, especially those in underserved communities. While these changes may offer much-needed…
By Rob Swystun Developing a content strategy isn’t just about providing your prospective customers with useful information that showcases your expertise in an organized way. It’s also about finding and answering questions your competitors aren’t addressing. Your prospective customers may have an information gap about what they are purchasing. The information gap in this case…
By Marsha Acker We could make a career of studying and learning the different models of leadership that exist in our world. However, while all these models may be helpful and certainly serve to inspire and provoke our thinking, here’s what I know to be true: the most profound shift we can make as leaders…
I’ve been asked, “If an employer requires diversity training that includes content that states sexual orientation is something out of your control and you disagree with this as a religious belief, can you respectfully decline to imply agreement by completing the course?” “Hey Pat, I’m going to learn how to sexually harass you this morning!”…
By Dean Kaplan The long-held dream of winning millions in VC funding has turned into a nightmare for some startup founders who found out too late that equity funding wasn’t all they hoped it would be. Some wish they hadn’t given up such a large share of their company’s value (and the control that goes…
Franchise websites have become an essential tool for prospective franchisees seeking information on opportunities and wanting to learn more about franchising. The following websites offer a variety of information for the smart franchise investor. 10 best franchise websites 1. Franchise.org Franchise.org is the website of the International Franchise Association, and contains valuable information for both…
There are different forms of financial statement fraud that companies might commit. Here are three of the most common types of financial statement fraud to be on the alert for. The 3 most common types of financial statement fraud 1. Overstating revenue Probably the most common financial statement fraud is the manipulation of sales (revenue)…
It is not too soon for retailers and e-tailers to prepare for the upcoming “competitive holiday shopping season.” In a blog on its site, Salesforce says that while last year retailers were worried about “increasing profitability in a challenging economy,” this year the focus will be on “keeping loyal customers happy.” This is important because…
By Brett Farmiloe From publishing informative content to improving your LinkedIn profile’s visual appeal and searchability, here are 13 tips to grow your business with the help of LinkedIn. How to use LinkedIn to grow your business 1. Include keywords in your profile “Think of your LinkedIn page as if it were your website, and…
By Arkady Sandler Utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) in business operations is a reliable way to boost the speed, efficiency and overall quality of work, and 81% of employees already believe that AI has improved their job performance. In fact, according to SnapLogic, 68% are ready for their employers to deploy more AI-based tools. The global…
