Launching and running a small business is a challenging task, and it gets even more complex if you need to handle your financial statements single-handedly. One study suggests that almost 30% of small businesses fail because they run out of cash, which clearly show how important it is to keep an eye …
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4 Top Rated Sales Management Software Apps for Small Businesses
Sales as a discipline is arguably the biggest winner of the internet revolution, with around 12 percent of the busiest 100 thousand websites belonging to eCommerce entities. With such a well-developed infrastructure, snagging a piece of the pie for yourself is difficult, and there are tools that can …
Is My Small Business Bankworthy?
“You’re not a good fit with our bank. We wish you the best of luck in finding a financial institution who can meet your needs.” How many times have you heard that from your friendly local banker? More times than you care to admit. I recently spoke to a banker who put into perspective the …
Shop Oakland Now: A New Opportunity For Local Small Businesses
Our SFEDA and East Bay EDA partner Main Street Launch, a fellow nonprofit supporting Oakland small businesses, has launched Shop Oakland Now, an online directory of Oakland small businesses. Their goal is to create a customized profile for each small business operating in the City of …
8 Ways to Use Social Network to Market Your Business
Most small business owners are focused on management improvements and online marketing. Sometimes social media channels fall by the wayside when you're wearing so many hats. Did you know that 366 million new people started using social media in 2018? For 2019, the predictions revolve around half a …
Announcing The Wisdom Fund to Close The Lending Gap for Women
Women are the fastest-growing group of entrepreneurs in the U.S. Yet less than 5 percent of small business lending—only $1 in $23—goes to women. Pacific Community Venture and other CDFIs are joining with CNote to fix this disparity with the Wisdom Fund, a new impact investment opportunity launching …
10 Management Tips For Your Small Business
There’s a lot that goes into starting a small business and running it through the first few years. In the early stages, one of the most important pieces is simply deciding which goals to tackle first. Consider the below management tips to help you along your journey as your grow your small …
4 Digital-Tech Strategies for Driving Revenue Growth at Your Small Business
In a world that has rapidly become integrated with technology and social media, small business owners should constantly be looking for ways to use that digital technology to increase revenue. For many, using this technology for advertising has been the primary method of driving sales (think Google …
7 Free Tools Your Small Business Should Be Using Today
Every small business owner needs to know about the free online tools they can access as they grow their business. When a small business is in its first few years, expenses are high, and a matching revenue and income isn't always available. Pouring your hard-earned savings into a business that needs …