8 Signs It's Time to Apply for Small Business Funding

What does growing your business mean to you?

• Adding more/better products to your line
• Improving customer experience
• Hiring more employees
• Boosting your promotional efforts
• Expanding to a new location

One thing is for sure - growing requires working capital. Lack of cash flow is the most common problem reported by small business owners, and it can seriously halt your growth.

Check out our new blog post, 8 Signs It's Time to Apply for Small Business Funding, to help you decide.

Trend Alert: Environmentally Conscious Buyers

What's your business' carbon footprint?

"Carbon footprint is historically defined as the total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions caused by an individual, event, organization, or product, expressed as carbon dioxide equivalent."

With the rise of issues like global warming, customers, especially younger generations, are becoming more environmentally aware and it's directly impacting their buying behaviors.

These folks are choosing to do business with those that are in alignment with their core values and share their consciousness for the environment. They’re passing up some of the big box retailers seeking a unique shopping experience instead.

So what exactly are they looking for? Businesses that...

• Source materials from sustainable sources
• Cut down on the use of plastics + waste
• Recycle + compose
• Use local goods + resources like food from a local farm or US employees
• Have a social initiative or mission tied to purchases like buy one give one
• Use green products

Business Tip: Get ahead of the curve and think about what your business can do to address the concerns of this growing & influential population.

Get the 4-11 on GBC

“How do I apply?”
“I have low credit, do I qualify?”
“How fast can I get funds?”

Find the answers to these, and other questions, on our FAQ page!

Build Business Credit Fast

Establishing and building credit for your business is important, but can be challenging. Check out our blog for ways you can build strong business credit and safeguard your assets.

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6 Best Ways to Use Financing to Expand Your Business

It's a new year, with new projects and goals on the horizon. Having some extra funds on hand can be just what you need to kick 2020 off with a bang! But once you've got the cash, do you know how to best use it? ‍‍

Read our our latest blog post, 6 Best Ways to Use Financing to Expand Your Business, for the inside scoop!

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Industry Trends

Great customer service isn't anything new for small business owners, but a personalized touch may make a huge difference. Going the extra mile and providing your customers a unique experience is the name of the game this year. So how do you do it?

• Understand your customers and cater to their individual wants + tastes
• Get to know your customers on a first name basis
• Notice customer purchasing behaviors - what they bought, day of the week, time, frequency, etc.
• Strike up a conversation and understand the customer's lifestyle, wants, and needs
• Learn to anticipate + predict needs so you can make great suggestions