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FUNDING YOUR BUSINESS MARKETING
February 17th at 10:30pm
Here are ten marketing strategies that can help you market your small business on a shoestring budget. Craft an elevator pitch. You should be marketing all the time — wherever you are. …Leverage your community. Collaborate. Network. Give a speech. Create buzz. Ask for referrals. Build relationships. If you are looking for a larger more aggressive marketing campaign, its best to have a good financial funding . 10 Ways to Finance Your Business Finding financing in any economic climate can be challenging, whether you’re looking for start-up funds, capital to expand or money to hold on through the tough times. …Consider Factoring.GetTraditional Bank Financing.Use a Credit…
CAN YOU START A BUSINESS WITH $100?
January 27th at 9:44pm
People do many odd jobs to pay the bills, and no matter what your skills are, there are ways to put them to work. It doesn’t matter if you’re a handyman or an online marketing expert — you can still make extra money on the side. You can start countless businesses with less than $100. Here are some of them: Direct sales representative Being a local sales representative for companies like Avon, Mary Kay, and Pampered Chef requires you to spread the word about their products by hosting a party or selling them online. Most starter kits cost around $100 and…
BEST BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES IN TEXAS
January 6th at 1:24pm
Several people state that Texas is a great state to start and run a business. In fact, its culture, weather and lifestyle choices are paving the way for the business owners and employees to work hard, earn a living and enjoy the fruits of their labor. Other than this, its excellent geographic location, highly skilled workforce, low tax burden, predictable regulatory environment and legacy of having a business-friendly climate are some attractions for the business owners. 7 Best Small Business Ideas in Texas #1 Hardware Store The first and foremost small business idea in Texas for business owners is setting…
HOW TO GET A LOW INTEREST BUSINESS FUNDING
September 16th at 9:43pm
Low-interest business funding options include SBA funding and online loans. You’ll need good credit and strong finances to qualify. As a business owner with good personal credit and strong financials, it’s easier to qualify for cheap financing — meaning you can borrow money at a lower annual percentage cost. The average cost of working capital on a conventional small-business funding is around 4% to 6%. That said, cost of working capitals will vary across funders, with banks typically offering lower rates than alternative or online funders. If you’re like most small business owners, your search for business funding is defined by one, simple criterion—how affordable each business funding option is. If you are in need of a low-rate…
CREATING A FASHION BRAND
September 9th at 9:37pm
Fashion brand is a retail or wholesale setup which sells pret-a-porter (ready-to-wear) clothing or accessories, whereas Fashion Label is basically a setup run or founded by a Fashion Designer and mostly caters clients with customisable garments, i.e. made-to-measure. If you are ready to start a fashion business (whether part-time or full-time) consider these key points for starting a successful clothing brand or clothing line from scratch. How to Start a Fashion Brand in 10 Steps: Step-by-Step Guide Identify a need in the market. Develop a business plan. Identify your target audience. Start designing. Find a clothing manufacturer. Choose a brand name, logo, and market profile. Choose a price point for your items. Begin the…
DOES THE ECONOMY AFFECT THE HOUSING MARKET?
September 2nd at 9:32pm
The housing market is influenced by the state of the economy, cost of working capitals, real income and changes in the size of the population. As well as these demand-side factors, house prices will be determined by available supply. When economic times are good, certain parts of the housing market usually see healthy growth. … The economy affects the overall housing market and impacts two of its major segments in an especially noticeable manner. Once an economy slows, it can affect its housing markets. Economic slowdowns affect housing markets, which in turn affect the economy as housing-related activities decline and slow overall economic activity. The economic cycle breaks once economic improvement begins and housing prices reflect consumers’ ability to pay. As…
BUSINESS FUNDING WITH BAD CREDIT
August 26th at 9:25pm
Qualifying for small business funding when you have bad credit can be difficult but not impossible. As shown above, there are plenty of funders willing to overlook bad credit if you are strong in other areas like cash flow. Traditional funders like credit unions and banks prioritize credit scores in their applications so you likely won’t be able to qualify if you have a credit score below 680. Most businesses will find their financing needs best met by term funding, business lines of credit or business credit cards. These three products will usually provide the most flexible spending terms and…
HOW TO PREPARE TO REFINANCE YOUR BUSINESS DEBT
August 19th at 9:20pm
Obtaining new funding, at better cost and terms, to pay off your existing funding is small business funding refinance. By refinancing your business funding, you may be able to reduce the cost of working capital of your funding, change the length of your repayment, or consolidate your small business debt. Some of the reasons that people refinance business funding include: Reduce monthly paymentsReduce total APRReduce total cost of capitalAllow for additional borrowingMake payments more convenient (e.g., paid monthly instead of weekly or daily) To prepare for business funding refinance, you should: Create a Clear Goal for Refinancing Review Your Existing…