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How To Start A Clothing Business

5 minute read

March 5, 2020

Do you love fashion? Are you a sewing expert? Do you have a keen eye for fabric? If so, you may want to start a clothing business.\n\n\nWhether you offer an alteration service, open a boutique,...

4 Financing Options For Agriculture Business Owners

5 minute read

January 30, 2020

If you’re in the agribusiness industry, you may need financing to cover a variety of expenses. Maybe your trucks or tractors are long past their prime and you want to replace them. Or, perhaps you...

7 Ways to Use a Loan for Your Pawn Shop

5 minute read

October 8, 2019

Whether you’ve recently opened a pawn shop, or you’ve been in business for years, it can be a good idea to pursue a business loan. Using your loan amount, you can tap into resources to get...

How to Use a Loan to Improve Your Salon Business Plan

5 minute read

August 22, 2019

When patrons visit your salon or spa, they want to be pampered. There's no room for broken equipment, poor service, or lackluster interiors. If your salon isn't up to standards, customers will likely check out...

5 Reasons New Restaurants Fail (And How to Avoid the Same Fate)

5 minute read

July 16, 2019

In 2017, more than 10,000 restaurants closed, leaving these small business owners with disappointment and uncertainty about the future . While it’s unclear how many restaurants fail in the first year (outlets have reports varying...

How to Use a Barber Shop Loan for Business Growth

5 minute read

May 29, 2019

As a barber shop owner, you’re responsible for more than just haircuts. Your customers put their trust in you to help make them look their best and give them a comfortable experience while doing so....

Pros and Cons of Opening a Food Truck Business

6 minute read

April 26, 2019

In 2008, Roy Choi sold Asian-infused tacos from his truck in Los Angeles. Although Kogi BBQ wasn’t the first food truck in American history, Choi sparked a movement that’s continuing to thrive today. According to...

6 Tips for Starting an Online Boutique

5 minute read

April 25, 2019

If you have a great idea for an online boutique, opportunity is ripe. Of the nearly eight billion people on the planet, Nielsen Online calculates that over four billion have Internet access. Not to mention,...

What Are the Expenses of Starting a New Construction Business?

5 minute read

April 16, 2019

Building a construction business is both challenging and expensive when you first start it. However, with preparation and strong management practices, you'll weather the pressures of competition and economic uncertainty. In fact, all signs point...