
Lydia Roth
Articles by Lydia Roth
Business Owner Profile: Jessie Deye, Gild Collective
Jessie Deye is the founder of Gild Collective, a unique craft business based in Cincinnati, Ohio. The company makes …
RapidAdvance and LiftForward: A Variety of Loan Products for Small Business Owners
RapidAdvance and LiftForward are two lenders that offer a variety of lending products for business owners. For the large majority …
Behalf vs. Bluevine: The Latest in Invoice Factoring
The easiest way to run a B2B business is to require an upfront payment from all customers. In today’s environment, …
How community banks can bring out the big guns to keep business
With a growing and increasingly mobile world, community banks are having a harder time competing, both with their large commercial …
Funding Circle vs. StreetShares: Term Loan Lenders for Small Business
If your business needs an influx of cash before the end of the month, or if you’ve already been denied …
Steps to Hire Your First Employee
After successfully running your business for a few years, you’re probably tired to doing the work of five people. Now, …
Celtic Bank vs. SmartBiz: What to Consider When Deciding on a SBA Loan
The SBA has lent over $18.75 billion through its 7(a) program this year alone. $18.75B — all through preferred …
Business Owner Story – Gifts of Encouragement, Inc.
Marnie Swedberg is more than an entrepreneur, she’s a “multipreneur” running a number of diverse businesses, from a retail store …
Business Owner Story – eZanga
Rich Kahn founded marketing firm eZanga 12 years ago to help companies grow their businesses through online advertising. The company …