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You’ve heard the buzzword dozens of times, but now it’s time to clear the air once and for all: what exactly does B2B mean? At its most basic, B2B stands for “business-to-business.” It refers to selling products or services to other companies, rather than directly to consumers, also known as business-to-consumer (B2C). Types of B2B…
A franchise is a business opportunity where a licensor grants permission to a licensee to share their business concept. The resulting business, a franchise, helps the licensor expand while retaining control over products, delivery method, marketing, and concept. In return, the licensee receives an established product with permission from the franchise owner to sell it….
Social media is an invaluable marketing tool, but it also changes rapidly, leaving businesses wondering how to adapt their strategies. Thankfully, there’s lots of data on social media usage to help direct your methods. Here are some statistics that can shed some light on how and where your social media marketing dollars are best spent….
Are you looking to learn more about small businesses or keep up with the latest trends? Familiarize yourself with the world of startups and entrepreneurship by taking a look at the statistics behind them. These 30 insightful small business statistics will help you create your own business or shore up your company’s deficiencies. Growth &…
Temporary office spaces typically have month-to-month leases and are great for startups, enterprise organizations, and freelancers wanting emergency locations, work from home alternatives, or a space to test new markets. We evaluated dozens of options and narrowed it down to the best six based on affordability, lease term flexibility, and number of locations. Top 6…
Let’s set the record straight: The gig economy is not the creation of millennials delivering dinners with Postmates or hauling riders with Uber. It dates back to post-WWII America, when mammoth companies’ reshuffling opened the door to temporary, mostly administrative jobs. Fast-forward to 2019 and you have a resurgence of the on-demand employment that’s been…
A home equity line of credit (HELOC) is a revolving line of credit collateralized by your home. The maximum limit for a HELOC is based on the amount of equity in your home and typically will not exceed 85% of the home’s value. HELOCs have relatively low interest rates with current rates starting at 5.25%….
Cameron Peake spent years launching digital financial products all around the world before starting the digital banking platform Azlo in 2017. Her work enabled small business owners and entrepreneurs to save and pay more securely, efficiently, and cheaply. Peake and Brian Hamilton co-founded Azlo with the goal of delivering small businesses and entrepreneurs the tools…
Opening a business bank account is a five-step process that includes determining the right type of bank account, selecting the right bank, knowing what you have to pay, providing the required documentation, and depositing funds. Opening a business bank account makes it easier to keep your business and personal cash flow separate. If you’re searching…
Free business checking accounts either don’t charge monthly account fees or make it relatively easy to avoid them by, for example, meeting minimum deposit requirements. We examined banks nationwide to find the 15 best free business checking accounts. These accounts waive monthly fees, but they may charge customers for extra transactions and services. FitSmallBusiness Uses…
Looking to be the next marijuana millionaire? Getting an early piece of the rapidly growing pot pie is a smart move. According to Marijuana Business Daily, the booming industry saw retail sales hit $9.7 billion in 2018 from $6.6 billion in 2017, and that’s slated to double by 2022. New bars for cannabis revenue are…
While the old saying “It’s a man’s world” is passé, there’s still evidence men have the upper hand in business—particularly the startup world. Women-owned startups face significant social and economic challenges, resulting in a remarkable disparity between male and female-launched businesses. For example, a recent study by Biz2Credit revealed that women who apply for business…
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