Meeting Payroll Challenges as a Small Business Owner
A small business is only as strong as its employees. 35 percent of small business owners say their biggest internal challenge is finding skilled workers. But a small business owner’s work is never done and once these skilled workers are found they must be paid accordingly. Whether a business is growing, in a natural down […]
Delivering a Return on Your Small Business Marketing Investment
The Reliant Funding Small Business Report, revealed small business owners still struggle with marketing efforts, second only to finding and hiring skilled workers How big of a challenge does marketing present to the typical small business owner? Our recent report showed one third of small business owners claim marketing is their biggest challenge. Effectively knowing […]
Reliant Funding Small Business Report
Welcome to the first edition of the Reliant Funding Small Business Report. In this initial study, we took an overall look at pain points, challenges and plans for growth of small businesses in the eyes of their owners. It’s part of our ongoing process to understand the issues they face. We speak with small business […]
Business Loans: Which One Works For You?
As a small business owner, options for working capital vary depending on your business needs, the length of the loan, and the specific terms of the loan. Making a smart decision on which one to choose, means making an informed decision. Here are a number of common loan choices specifically for the small business owner: […]
A First Look: The Reliant Funding Small Business Report
We surveyed over one thousand small business owners to gauge sentiments on the state of their businesses, their investment plans in the coming months and challenges they face. We targeted owners who have 5-200 employees and had been in business for at least two years. The idea to explore trends affecting SMB’s was born from […]
Fed Up: Banks Unable to Meet Small Business Needs
A recent FIS Consumer Banking PACE Report of small and mid-sized business owners revealed that 22 percent of SMB’s leave because their banks were unable to customize services or products to suit individual needs. In addition, 23 percent switch because of loan, line or credit product denials. Other areas of dissatisfaction stemmed from outdated banking […]
Summer Productivity Slump? Create Incentives for Employees
If you had to choose between sitting under florescent lights or the sun on a nice day, you would probably go with the latter. You can bet your employees feel the exact same way. Have you noticed dips in energy and more restless, unfocused faces? Here are a few ways you can offset those summertime […]
7 Things to Consider before Opening your Second Franchise Location
Success with small business or a franchising model can be intoxicating. The accomplishment of being in the black undoubtedly took a lot of hard work. So, opening a second location of an already working business model should be easier, right? The answer is: maybe. Before you start down the road of opening a second franchise […]
Small Biz: 4 Ways to Focus on the Financial Future
If you are dealing with small business debt, you aren’t alone: a U.S. Small Business Administration study on small business finance, says 63% of all small businesses have some amount of debt. Managing that debt among other aspects requires routine financial reviews, and staying ahead of issues before they become detrimental in the long run. […]