Common Cyber-Security Threats Small Business Owners Should Know
Small businesses have a lot to gain from handling operational processes online. But with the increased risk of cyber-attacks, they also have a lot to lose. The U.S. National Cyber Security Alliance found that 60 percent of small companies that experience a cyber attack are out of business within six months. Despite this, nearly 90 […]
5 Ways Small Businesses Can Show Customers More Love
Customers are at the heart of a business in any industry. According to data from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) on client retention surveys, 68 percent of clients leave because they perceive the business does not care for them. Compare that to 14 percent because of product dissatisfaction. You can bounce back from a […]
In a FinTech World, Personal Relationships Still Matter to Small Businesses
Laurel and Hardy, Peanut Butter and Jelly, JayZ and Beyonce. All great combinations, all complementary relationships. Well, that’s what counts when you are picking your funding partner, too. There are almost seven thousand banks in the US across fifty states. The number of banks in the United States peaked at nearly fifteen thousand in 1986. […]
5 Ways Small Businesses Can Capitalize on Mother’s Day
According to National Retail Federation, May 13th will be a booming day for small businesses. Their study shows Americans will spend $23.1 billion on Mother’s Day this year and 23 percent of those surveyed plan to shop at a local small business. That’s a lot of money and opportunity to leverage the holiday and increase […]
National Small Business Week Spotlight: Q&A Community Thrift and Treasure, Inc.
Access to working capital is one of the greatest challenges small businesses face. One of our long-standing clients Kim Cabeceiras knows this all too well. She leveraged our funding multiple times to transform and rebuild operations at her retail store, Community Thrift and Treasure in Glenwood Springs, Colorado after taking it over from a previous […]
Signs Your Retail Store is Ready for Expansion
You’ve launched your retail business, worked hard to reach the breakeven point and found measurable success. Congratulations! Crossing that hurdle is the biggest challenge for any business owner, but how do you know when it’s time to expand? After reaching that success, there are indicators you should move on to the next growth phase. Here […]
The State of Small Business and Social Media
Most Small Businesses Are Sinking Their Teeth into Social Media; Others Lag Behind Our Spring Small Business Report, shows the majority of small business owners surveyed are investing more time and money into social media marketing efforts. We wanted perspective on how SMB’s use social media, and if their investments produced worthwhile results. We asked […]
Reliant Funding Takes First Place as Fittest Company in San Diego at 2018 Spring Fit Company Challenge
Reliant Funding took top honors as the fittest company in San Diego for the annual Spring Fit Company Challenge. On March 24, 2018 participants from companies located in the San Diego area took part in the Fit Company Challenge, a corporate wellness event hosted by the Fit Company Institute. Teams from local companies in San […]
Spring 2018 Reliant Funding Small Business Report
Reliant Funding, a leading small business finance provider today announced the results of its latest survey. This survey focused on the 2017 Tax Act and SMB’s understanding of the impact of the new Tax Bill on businesses. The survey also examined how SMB’s use social media to reach their customers. The survey was sent to […]