3 Small Business Holiday Marketing Tactics for 2017
The holidays are the perfect time to ramp up marketing efforts to increase sales. As a small business owner, we know you already have a lot on your plate this time of year, so we’ve compiled a simple three-tactic list you can use to stand out to your customers. 1. Offer a unique sale, gift-with-purchase, […]
Advice from Small Business Owners: How to Survive the Holidays
Every small business is different. The holiday season may bring more customers and busier days, or adversely, it may bring slower sales and necessary adjustments. We asked some small business owners what advice they would give to make it through the sometimes-unpredictable holiday season for whatever category your small business fits into. “For the holidays, […]
5 Predictions for 2018: Alternative Lending Industry
1. 2018 will be a year of instability after a stable 2017. We’ve been pacing our industry on a positive and very stable 2017. We saw the unemployment rate dip in July to a 16-year low of 4.3%, and more than 1 million jobs were added by employers since the presidential election. Economic growth accelerated, doubling […]
Extra Cash Flow Can Help Your Retail Business During the Holiday Season
There’s no doubt about it, the holiday season is one of the busiest times for small businesses, especially for the retail industry. It can be overwhelming for you as the small business owner looking to elevate and capitalize on your goods during this high traffic shopping period. If you’ve gone through more than one holiday […]
3 Ways to Make the Most of Small Business Saturday
Small Business Saturday is almost upon us and Americans are ready to open their wallets. According to a Gallup study, the nation is in the mood to shop for the holidays. Gallup’s initial measure of consumers’ 2017 Christmas shopping plans suggests retailers could see the best holiday sales in years. How good? It shows Americans […]
Reliant Funding Small Business Report (November 2017)
This behind the scenes report reveals how US small business owners are approaching their capital needs and investment plans in the months ahead. We took an overall look at pain points, challenges and plans for growth of small businesses in the eyes of their owners. Aside from tracking those factors, the study includes a special […]
Reliant Funding Supports Small Business Saturday
As a financial partner of the small businesses we work with every day, we are proud to support Small Business Saturday. The small business industry makes a huge economic impact, accounting for most businesses in the United States. Help us in honoring Small Business Saturday by frequenting local businesses in your community and partnering with […]
A First Look: Reliant Funding Small Business Report November 2017
Every month, we survey small business owners to gain insight into sentiments on operations, perceived growth, health of the business and primary investment plans for the future. Aside from tracking those factors, we include a special focus as well. This month we wanted to know more about business debt management, business back up plans and […]
Customer Success Story: Kathi Broussard Cogen – Haven Home Furnishings
Boutique retail store, Haven Home Furnishings has been in business since 2013. Located in Lake Charles La., the owner Kathi Broussard Cogen opened the store with a passion for selling unique candle and jewelry collections from local designers. Almost a year into Haven Home Furnishings ownership, Kathi was ready to move the business to the […]