by Steve Strauss on April 29th, 2009
Q: I own an Italian market in New York. I would like to expand, even if the conventional wisdom says it’s not the right time. That said, getting a loan is hard and I’m not sure I have the resources to do it without some help. What should I do?
Max
A: Well, if it’s help you need to grow your business, then you should get some. What if I told you there was an easy way to get that help, and it won’t cost you hardly a cent? And what if I further told you this method is incredibly... Read more »
by Rebecca Button on February 4th, 2008
We’ve all seen it. At sports tournaments, concerts, fund raising events…advertisements.
Many businesses incorporate their local communities into their marketing plans. Whether that be by hosting events themselves or sponsoring events alongside other local businesses. This is a great way to get your name out into the community and improve your reputation among consumers. You’d be a foolish business owner if you didn’t do this.
This is all fine and dandy, but do businesses have an obligation to their communities when it comes to giving back? What about sending employees to do volunteer work? The company could pay them as... Read more »