Fastest-Growing Industries in 2020: They Might Surprise You
When 2020 began, many of us had a list of New Year’s Resolutions and the intent to see our professional and personal lives grow. The Covid-19 pandemic brought a series of unexpected challenges that, in many ways, centered on small businesses. The virus and its economic consequences quickly rerouted the fastest-growing industries in 2020 into unexpected routes. We know that […]
Small Business Funding Options for Veterans
Veterans are natural entrepreneurs. As a group, they are disciplined, resourceful, and accustomed to performance in adversity. Nearly 1 out of every 10 small businesses are veteran-owned. And a study from the Small Business Administration found that veterans are 45% more likely to start a business than non-veterans. But when it comes to finding small-business […]
15 Low Budget Marketing Ideas to Grow Your Business
It’s hard to promote a small business, especially in these tough economic times. This is partly because you are operating your business on a shoestring budget. Keep reading to learn about 15 low budget marketing ideas to grow your business. The good news is there are many cheaper ideas that you can utilize to market […]
Veterans Day 2020: Supporting Veterans with Zero Origination Fees
Veterans Day is quickly approaching as well as strategic planning for your 2021 business cash flow needs. Reliant Funding supports our nation’s Veterans during November 2020. Small businesses have been facing so many challenges in 2020 due to the COVID 19 impact. This pandemic has also impacted many of us, including our brave Veterans who […]
Common Small Business Financing Mistakes
Small business owners frequently apply for financing, and for a variety of reasons. Occasionally small business financing is required to get a business off the ground without the owner having to make expansive personal investments. Financing is also helpful in enabling businesses to invest in office equipment or supplies needed to carry out the job. […]
What Are Your Small Business Financing Options?
Studies show that 29% of small businesses fail because they run out of capital. It takes lots of effort, mentally, physically, and financially to get a business off the ground, which is why many businesses fail within the first five years. Generating enough sales and overcoming cash flow challenges is a sure way to keep […]
Breast Cancer Awareness 2020: Making Strides with Reliant
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Although our efforts look a little different this year, Reliant Funding is still honoring our commitment to fight breast cancer in our own community and nationwide. Breast cancer affects around 250,000 women and 2,300 men each year in the United States, according to the CDC. While early detection helps, the treatment path is often long and difficult. […]
Lessons Learned From The Pandemic: Helping Leaders Weather Future Crises
Originally published in Forbes, written by Adam Stettner. I have been a chief executive officer for over a decade. I founded our small-business financing company in San Diego after witnessing the financial crisis of 2008. I thought that was a tough time, but then came the pandemic, which makes the 2008 crash look relatively minor. […]
Benefits of Being a Certified Minority-Owned Business: Compete in Today’s Marketplace
Many organizations are committed to supporting members of minority groups. Entities from the government to large publicly traded corporations are attempting to address disparity among different businesses by awarding a certain percentage of contracts to minority-owned businesses. Winning many of these contracts requires formal certification. Unaware of the benefits of being a certified minority-owned business, […]
