Small Business Learning Center

How to Start a Referral Program for Your Small Business

Small businesses can gain new customers by using a referral program. This is a win-win scenario. Not only will you gain a new client, but also the person who referred them receives a reward for their efforts. How do you create a successful customer referral program? What kind of rewards should your company offer? These are just a few [...]

Guide for Business Bridge Loans

A business bridge loan can be a short-term loan that is available to entrepreneurs with good credit. This type of loan is usually to cover expenses related to their company or other businesses/properties they are involved in until the loans go through, or money starts coming in. These loans are intended to provide quick capital for entrepreneurs [...]

Equipment Loans for Small Businesses

Small businesses that depend on vehicles or machinery for their daily operations can face financial difficulties. A daunting task for a new business trying to establish itself in a particular market is the cost of purchasing the heavy equipment necessary to run the company. What's an equipment loan? Equipment financing loans are secured by equipment. The [...]

Everything You Need to Know About Filing Your First Small Business Income Tax Return

Your first-time submitting tax returns for business will be different if you are a new owner. You want to pay the least amount of taxes possible. However, you must file and properly account for all business expenses. This will avoid penalties for tax evasion, which can only lead to several problems for your company's health. [...]

How to Create a Small Business Direct Mail Campaign

Direct mail campaigns can be very powerful. Although it may seem like you get rid of most mailers every week, the truth is that you don't necessarily throw away all mailers. You might even consider using the coupons codes, new products, services, or special offers from companies that you know and trust. The same goes for your target [...]

How Much Tax Do Small Businesses Have to Pay?

Businesses are most likely to be responsible for paying their taxes. There are many variables that can affect the tax you must pay. Before you register your business, it is important to determine the best legal structure for you and your company. Also, consider what taxes you will have to pay. There are five options: C corporation [...]

Scaling Your Business: Strategies and Tips You Must Learn

Scaling your business can be difficult. Scaling your business takes the right strategy, the right people and hard work. It can be hard to scale your business. Here are some tips and strategies that will help. Scaling Requires Excellent People Good people are key to scaling a business. Growing your workforce is key to scaling your business. This means [...]

Prepare Your Small Business for Inflation

As referred by business2community.com, inflation is defined as 'a general rise in the price of goods and services'. This can lead to an increase in prices or a fall in the purchasing value of money. It also results in changes that favor one group over another. It is important to track inflation's forecasted rate each year [...]

Merchant Financing: What it Is and Where to Find It

You will see that there is a lot of growth potential in many industries. Merchant financing is the key to quickly obtaining large sums of money. Merchant financing is a great way to increase your business's sales and revenue. It allows you to purchase inventory on credit in the same manner as big retailers like Amazon and [...]

Financing and Funding Options Available for Hispanic Business Owners

According to the U.S. Census Bureau Hispanics represent the fastest-growing segment of the country's economic sector. According to the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC), Latino-owned businesses grew 31.6% between 2012 and 2013, more than twice as fast as all American businesses. This includes small business loans to Hispanics. These entrepreneurs also have access to other economic opportunities. Hispanic [...]