Money
10 Steps to Growing Your Business While Shrinking Your Debts
Nearly half of small businesses fail within the first five years, according to the Small Business Administration. Small business debt paralyzes some of these companies, leaving them unsure of their next move. This doesn’t have to be you. The good news is…
FG Philosophy & News
Funding Gates Unveils New Online Software for Small Businesses to Easily Manage Their Receivables
Startup Helps Address Major Pain Points in Managing Receivables and Recovering Outstanding Invoices for SMBs NEW YORK, May 21, 2013 (BUSINESS WIRE) — Funding Gates, an accounts receivable (AR) software company for small businesses, today announced its easy-to-use online AR…
Money
Money on the Mind: Small Biz Financial Stories of the Week
Getting your small business financially fit is a continuous goal. Here are our favorite articles of the week to help you make the most of your small business’ money. Money on the Mind: Small Biz Financial Stories of the Week…
Marketing & Strategy
The Shy Businessperson’s Guide to Self-Promotion Online
Are you a business owner who doesn’t mind getting in the face of every potential customer out there, no matter how nerve-wracking the experience might be? Or are you like many entrepreneurs out there who shrink from the idea of…
FG Philosophy & News
Funding Gates Attending Scaling New Heights 2013
After joining the ranks of the well-respected Quickbooks Pro Advisors community, the Funding Gates team has enjoyed quickly making new friends who have been a tremendous help to us on our mission to help small businesses better manage their receivables.…
Money
Should I Give Up or Should I Just Keep Chasing Payments?
No matter how many times I listen to the song “Chasing Pavements” by the songstress Adele, I swear it says, “Should I give up or should I just keep chasing payments, even if it leads nowhere?” She’s really saying “pavements”,…
Management
Four Simple Ways to Reduce Small Business Stress
Are you stressed? I don’t know many small business owners who are immune from the stresses of starting, managing and growing their businesses. It’s all part of the process, and it’s how you handle the stress that often makes the difference between…
Management
6 Types of Insurance Your Small Business Needs
Like it or not, it’s important to protect yourself and your business with the right kinds of insurance. But what’s available? What coverage do you absolutely need and what’s optional? Here’s a rundown of six common types of business insurance…
Trends
Just How Optimistic Should Small Business Owners Be?
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) recently released its’ monthly optimism index for the month of March. The Index reported that after three straight months of slow growth, small business owners are becoming wary again. They are nervous about…
Money
Spring Clean Your Small Business Finances for a Less Taxing Tax Time in 2014
Spring is in the air! Time to go outside and romp around in the grass as you enjoy the sunshine and fresh air. Now that you’re no longer cooped up indoors, it makes it all that more distressing when you…
