Category: Running a Business

Shop Pay: How It Works and Alternatives for Your Business

Shop Pay: How It Works and Alternatives for Your Business

Shopify is a leading shopping and ecommerce platform, and Shop Pay makes it even easier for small business owners to sell their products and services.  Here’s how Shop Pay works and how to decide if it’s right for your small business.  What is Shop Pay? Shop Pay makes it easy and fast for customers to buy items on your Shopify store or on Shop. They are able to save their email address, credit cards, shipping and billing information and use… Read More
Repairing a Delinquency On Your Business Credit Report

Repairing a Delinquency On Your Business Credit Report

Good business credit can open doors, making it easier for your business to qualify for small business loans and other types of financing. But it can also close doors by making it more difficult to get financing, supplier credit and even certain business opportunities.  If you check your business credit reports and find delinquencies (late payments) or other negative information, what should you do? Learn your options here.  What Is a Good Business Credit Score? There’s no single number that… Read More
UCC Filing Resources for Every US State

UCC Filing Resources for Every US State

The Uniform Commercial Code ("UCC") establishes a standard for recording liens that protect the financial interests of creditors. A UCC filing or UCC lien is a legal notice that creditors file in state courts to publicly protect their interest in property. These UCC filings can also affect your business credit, or your ability to get financing for your business. That's why understanding the UCC filing rules in your state can be helpful. When you pledge security for a loan, the… Read More
Online Reputation Management for Small Business Owners in 2024

Online Reputation Management for Small Business Owners in 2024

Today, even the smallest of businesses usually have an online presence of some sort — even if they don’t realize it. Online reviews can be the catalyst that draws in potential customers, but a lack of reviews or a slew of negative feedback (with no response from the business) can be off-putting.  The good news: Online reputation management doesn’t have to take hours of your time. We’re here to highlight several time-saving strategies to manage customer feedback and improve your… Read More
The Complete Guide to Customer Reviews for Small Business in 2024

The Complete Guide to Customer Reviews for Small Business in 2024

Customer reviews are vital for the success and growth of your business. In fact, 87% of shoppers check Google for reviews on a local business before patronizing the business. More business reviews can bring in additional customers — and revenue — but even negative feedback can play a part in building customer loyalty. Responding to negative (and positive) reviews in a thoughtful manner can show that you care about your customers and increase trust in your business.  That’s where customer… Read More
Achieving Financial Sustainability: Essential Strategies for Small Business Owners in 2024

Achieving Financial Sustainability: Essential Strategies for Small Business Owners in 2024

If you want your business to provide you with a solid income for as long as you choose to keep it open, it will have to be financially sustainable. With so many uncertainties in business, how do you get it there? Here, experts and business owners share financially sustainable practices that have worked for their businesses and others.  What Is Financial Sustainability? At its core, a financially sustainable business is one that makes enough income to make a profit after… Read More