If you aren’t taking advantage of all the tax deductibles at your disposal, you’re leaving money on the table. This is true for individuals as well as entrepreneurs, and a few extra thousand dollars in tax savings can make a huge difference for small business owners. Plus, it’s money you’re entitled to – you just... Read more
In this current economic climate, it can be tough for small business owners to find funding. Sadly, it’s even tougher for business owners who also happen to be minorities. As of January 2016, there were 8 million firms owned by minorities, broken down into: 6 million owned by black/African American 273K owned by American Indian... Read more
Welcome to Kabbage’s in-depth technology guide! This guide is approximately 10,000 words (or roughly 30 pages) and contains the information you need on why technology matters, tools for your small business, how to invest in technologies and more. Fortunately, we’ve broken it up into five chapters: Why technology matters Tools and apps you need Technologies... Read more
As a seasonal business owner, you may find yourself asking these two important questions: How do you make the most of your busy season? How do you keep momentum moving forward in a slow market? Business owners are constantly looking for new ways to incentivize their customers to spend during the slow seasons to help... Read more
One of the biggest costs for retail business operations is inventory. Inventory is a necessary cost of doing business for retailers of all sizes. After all, without inventory, you wouldn’t have any products to sell! But many small businesses are starting to look at innovative ways to save money on inventory or otherwise manage their... Read more
One of the biggest parts of Amazon’s success is its marketplace for third-party retailers to sell products via Amazon’s platform. Many Amazon sellers are independent small business owners who have built successful small businesses by utilizing the big reach and big scale of Amazon to connect with buyers all over the world. According to Statista, Amazon’s... Read more
Welcome to Kabbage’s in-depth digital marketing strategic guide! This guide is approximately 8,000 words (or 28 pages) and contains more than 150 tips on creating a killer marketing strategy for your online store. If your ecommerce store isn’t getting the traffic or sales you need, jumpstart your marketing strategy today with this guide. We know it’s... Read more
Veteran small business owners make a significant contribution to American employment and the overall economy. According to the last U.S. Census, military veterans own and run roughly 2.5 million small businesses. In other words, a total of 9.1 percent of all U.S. small businesses that employ other people. If you’ve served your country and want... Read more
All businesses, no matter the size, will seek additional financing at some point in their lifespan. With so many options to choose from, it can be difficult to find out what type of funding best fits your small business. Fortunately, we’ve created this guide to help you start researching ways for your business to get... Read more
Home-based businesses have gained traction in recent years thanks to the flexibility and freedom they offer. Whether you’re a stay-at-home parent or you simply want to break free from the 9-5 grind, an increasing number of entrepreneurs are discovering these business ventures perfectly suit their lifestyle and family needs. The key is to find a... Read more