4 Benefits of Mezzanine Borrowing for Business Acquisitions

April 12, 2018


In the world of business, expanding your holdings can be a worthy but challenging effort. One major roadblock to expansion can be raising the capital to buy a new building or an existing operation, especially when funding from traditional lenders might be difficult to obtain. However, there are other options available, such as mezzanine borrowing. While this type of financing may require a few prerequisites, it also has a variety of benefits for both you and any lenders who choose to finance your business.

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How Can Translation Agency Improve International Business Relationships

March 25, 2018


When expanding your business internationally, it’s common to think: “Why do I need a translator when Google Translate is completely free?” After all, Google search engine has become the tool we always visit ahead of anything else. Sure, Google Translate works great in a pinch to get your point across, but the sentences constructed through it come out choppy, short, and unprofessional; not exactly descriptors of a successful business, is it? You may have even worked with freelance translators or interpreters when necessary and think you have a system pretty well figured out for working with international clients. Agencies can offer you quite a bit of assistance when it comes to communicating with and attracting international clients/customers. In the article that follows, we’ll tell you all about how they can help you better your international business relationships.

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How can You Turn around a Struggling Business

February 27, 2018


Being a small business owner is a tough job with a lot of responsibility. Don’t feel bad if you’re struggling to run your operation smoothly. It’s possible you’ll have to learn how to fail before you can succeed and take your business to the next level.

Be glad to know there are ways for you to get back on your feet quickly. However, you have to be willing to take action and accept that change is the only way out. Stay levelheaded and positive about what your future could hold if you’re able to rework a few aspects of your company and find some answers.

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4 Things to Consider When Taking Your Start-up Global

February 9, 2018


The technological advances in recent years have enabled any business, no matter how small, to go global. You can reach to customers anywhere in the world with a website, you can warehouse your products in any country and even ship them to any place from wherever you are located. No wonder many start-ups and small business owners are doing significant business globally. Before you embark on this global journey you should learn few things about selling globally. Use these tips to prepare yourself before jumping in.

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How Can Membership Cards Help Boost Customer Loyalty

January 29, 2018


If you own a business and find yourself constantly struggling to find new ways to build customer loyalty and increase retention, you may feel as though you have tried everything. Customer loyalty is a tricky subject: if you do too much, you appear clingy, and that can turn off customers, but if you don’t do enough, you may see your most valuable asset walking through your competitor’s front door. The good news is that there is an easy way to increase customer loyalty for your business, no matter what kind of business you run, and it’s based on a simple principle of human psychology –the need to belong.

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Will Self-Driving Vehicles Result in Job Losses?

November 13, 2017


According to Sky News, the government have recently committed to a £8.1 million investment to finance trials of self-driving lorries across the UK roads, following news that they had been given the green light. This comes as no surprise to the UK, which already has vehicles on the roads which operate with semi-autonomous driving systems, from cruise control and lane departure warning to active park assist. But as the government funds further developments, we could see them on our roads sooner than we think.

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How to Build a Successful Business Empire

September 20, 2017


Now that Donald Trump has safely occupied the White House, and Oprah is no longer producing new episodes, you may be asking who the next business mogul will be. If you’re looking for some tips yourself to become the next global magnate, see below for a crash course in empire building.

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Tired of Begging for Startup Capital? Try Equity Crowdfunding

August 17, 2017


Everyone’s out to build a better mousetrap, but investment vehicles have changed very little since the creation of mutual funds years ago. Sure, there have been little innovations like online trading and other avenues, but nothing has really shook up the investment world until now. We’re talking about equity crowdfunding, and it’s showing the potential to deliver ROIs that are 30 – 40% higher than annual returns for traditional investment platforms.

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5 Tips to Help Your Small Business Compete with Big Brands

July 12, 2017


When you’re the little fish in a big sea it’s difficult to be seen and heard. It’s important not to let that stop you from running a successful business. Small business owners need to understand that they’re just as valuable of a player as the big guys.

Start by challenging your thinking and living through a fighter mentality. If it’s what you believe in, don’t let anyone tell you that you can’t compete. Ignite the passion behind your business and get serious about designing a plan that’s going to take you to the next level. See tips to help your small business compete with big brands.

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4 Unconventional Ways to Make More Money from Your Business

June 26, 2017


There’s no business in the world that wouldn’t be helped by having more money. More funds can lead to increased investment and hiring better staff; it can help smooth the HR process, and buy the latest technology or upgrade to new premises. And sometimes there are methods for making quick money that require very little work – such as these four:

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