Posts Tagged ‘small business’
Getting Cash NOW From The Federal Government
Many businesses are struggling to navigate their way through the current Coronavirus pandemic. Some have been forced to shut down. Others are still in operation but have had to send their employees home. Most have seen orders drop off, revenues decline and profits disappear. We all know that the pandemic isn’t going to last forever.…
Read MorePlastiq Assists Opportunity Fund in Providing Immediate Help to Small Businesses
With shelter-in-place orders being enacted across the globe, small business owners everywhere are in crisis mode, scrambling to figure out how to make ends meet. As a small business ourselves, we understand how stressful these uncertain times are as we all navigate the unprecedented waters of COVID-19. At Plastiq, we are committed to empowering small…
Read MoreSeven Things Business Owners are Doing in Response to Coronavirus
Published on March 13, 2020 At the time of publishing this post, the World Health Organization (WHO) has declared COVID-19 a global pandemic. No one can predict the long-term impact of this health crisis —¬†globally, or in our local areas. But the impact on businesses like ours is unmistakable, and it is evolving moment by…
Read MoreFive Biggest Potential Risks from Coronavirus Business Owners are Monitoring
Published on March 4, 2020 Like so many around the world, as we monitor the coronavirus news in real-time, we find ourselves increasingly concerned — as individuals and as small business owners. On a personal level, we’re focused on getting and sharing sound, reliable information. So, let’s start here: If you don’t know the specifics…
Read MoreShould Your Amazon Business Stay Local or Go Global?
Editor’s Note: This is a guest post by PingPong Payments You’ve found profitable products, mastered the art of creating an eye-catching listing, and spent the last year or two selling on Amazon US Marketplace successfully. Now you’re feeling a bit stagnant and wondering about your next steps to continue growing? If this sounds a lot…
Read MoreWhy Did a Popular Local Business With Tons of Customers Fail?
One of the major reasons that small businesses fail is from a lack of working capital. Not having enough working capital leads to a myriad of problems, including an inability to buy as much inventory as needed. One business owner told us the story of his Kentucky-based arts and crafts store that failed due to…
Read MoreFirst Timer’s Guide to Amazon Seller Feedback
Obtaining great seller feedback on Amazon can play a vital role in how well your product performs against the competition. But our partners at Feedback Whiz say there’s much more to Amazon seller feedback thank just obtaining the feedback itself.¬† Here are six important things you need to know about Amazon seller feedback. First, seller…
Read MoreHow to Drive External Traffic to Amazon Listings
One of the most sought after prizes in the e-commerce industry is to land a product on the first page of an Amazon search result. But as the number of Amazon sellers increases, landing one of these spots has become much more difficult. This can be especially true if you focus your marketing efforts primarily…
Read MoreWhy a ‘Statement of Cash Flow’ is a Business Owner’s Best Friend
Fully understanding your cash flow can help your business grow exponentially. The first step is to analyze three financial statements in particular: balance sheets, income statements, and statement of cash flows. The balance sheet gives insight into the current financial condition of a company. It shows a company’s current assets, liabilities, and stockholders’ equity. The…
Read MoreTop 2020 Trends for Faster SMB Growth
3 emerging trends in customer behavior and how your business can adapt. Business trends come and go, but there is one truth that remains consistent – your customer should always come first. By analyzing your customer’s behavior, we’ll help you focus on trends that can grow your client base and product offerings this year. Let’s…
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