In the movie classic, “The Wizard of Oz,” Dorothy had it right: There’s no place like home. That’s especially true for older Americans — those aged 65+ — and that demographic is predicted to simply explode over the next 40 years, doubling in size over that timeframe. Most seniors would prefer to be cared for [...]
Given the wide range of services a neighborhood pharmacy provides — filling and explaining prescriptions, doing blood pressure checks, giving flu shots, answering health-related questions, and more — becoming an independent pharmacy owner may seem like an attractive business opportunity. Of course, you need to compete with heavyweights like CVS and Walgreens, so you may [...]
We’ve all faced the decision of whether to finance something or purchase it outright—maybe when buying a car or another big-ticket item. When it comes to your business, however, the stakes get significantly higher when you are considering whether financing or purchasing equipment is right for you. The answer to the finance or purchase question [...]
Cash flow is always a concern for any business, especially a small business. In a perfect world, revenue is always sufficient to cover payroll, materials and other operating costs, as well as support future growth. But we all know the world isn’t perfect. There are many situations that might find a business owner seeking a [...]
Businesses that rely on sales for revenue — such as restaurants, bars, retail stores and salons — may have a hard time qualifying for traditional bank loans. That certainly doesn’t mean they’re out of luck when it comes to securing funds, and one alternative financing option to consider is a merchant cash advance. Merchant [...]
Small Business Loan With Bad Credit Your credit score—made up of five pieces of data: payment history (35%), amounts owed (30%), length of credit history (15%), new credit (10%), and credit mix (10%)—can either help you soar, or be an albatross that stymies your growth. You may be aware of what constitutes an excellent credit [...]
Unless you’ve been steering clear of all pandemic-related news stories — which can actually be a cleansing experience — as a business owner you’re certainly well aware of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Thousands of businesses have taken advantage of PPP round 1 and/or round 2 to receive loans that are nothing short of lifelines [...]
With the COVID-19 pandemic still causing havoc to many businesses across the country, the second round of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) is underway. As you may recall, funds quickly ran out during the first round, so it’s important to apply as soon as you can. This second round is aimed at businesses that may [...]
Small businesses have been especially hard hit during the pandemic — and while there seems to be light at the end of the tunnel with the release of several vaccines, the road ahead continues to be bumpy for the time being. As of October 2020, according to a Yelp analysis, almost 100,000 small businesses in [...]
If there’s one thing most Americans would agree on, it’s that 2020 has been a particularly challenging year, especially for small businesses. One of the bright notes in an otherwise somber time comes with the news that the ceiling for Section 179 deductions — which allow businesses to write off the entire purchase prices of [...]
The ongoing pandemic is wreaking havoc with many aspects of “normal” life, and small businesses are one of the demographics that is really suffering. Before getting into the topic at hand — the changes made to the Main Street Lending Program — here are some statistics about small businesses to digest: The 30.7 million small [...]
It’s not big news — especially if you’re a business owner — that the pandemic has thrown a monkey wrench into any plans businesses made for 2020. Small businesses have been especially hard hit. According to a survey of 5,800 small businesses conducted by the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United [...]
