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Fast Loan Options For Your Small Business
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Fast Loan Options For Your Small Business

Cash flow problems are a common and dangerous threat for many small business owners. But even if they’re able to maintain a reliable cash flow, it is still not always sufficient enough to put all their plans into action. In most cases, they would need some form of financing to cover unexpected expenses or help expand their business.  Banks are the traditional provider of business loans. But while they’re a good option to keep loan costs down, it can take months to get your money, plus they usually won’t lend to small businesses.  If your small business is in a financial shortfall and needs financing as soon as possible, here are some fast loan options that are worth considering. Business Cash Advance Loans Business cash advance loans are an advance on your busines...
How to Build Your Small Business From Scratch
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How to Build Your Small Business From Scratch

More and more individuals are dreaming about leaving their 9 to 5 jobs with the intent to start a business and become financially independent. However, while this idea might sound super appealing, it takes a lot of effort and it is not a stretch to say that plenty of such attempts end up as a failure. You can find a lot of guides on the internet like how to start a small business in 12 steps by Oberlo, but even these great articles do not cover the whole thing. After all, you will need a lot of experience and there is no denying that business takes time to build. But that is certainly not enough. These unorthodox tips will help you look at the whole process from a different perspective the next time you are planning to start a business. Be sure to read them. Being Yourself ...
5 Ways in Which Small Businesses can Survive amidst Technological Revolution
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5 Ways in Which Small Businesses can Survive amidst Technological Revolution

Are you a small business owner facing a crisis on the economic front? Has your business fallen on hard times and things seem unresolvable? Running a business is never a cakewalk, but sometimes it gets tough to make both ends meet. In the dynamic age of technology that is driven by gadgets and everything going "smart", one can never be sure of smooth sustenance. A business that is at the zenith of success might find itself struggling in the wake of inevitable competition and rising customer expectations. While its never too late to begin, it's the right time for business owners to begin evaluating future before it gets overtaken by constantly changing technology. Entrepreneurs need to have a clear picture of how they see themselves in future instead of getting overwhelmed by evolving ...
GST is a ‘Good and Simple Tax’ That Will End Small Biz Harassment: PM Modi
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GST is a ‘Good and Simple Tax’ That Will End Small Biz Harassment: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has billed GST as a 'good and simple tax' that will end harassment of traders and small businesses while integrating India into one market with one tax rate. At an event to launch the Goods and Services Tax (GST) at the historic Central Hall of Parliament, Modi said the indirect tax reform is a result of combined efforts of various political parties at different points of time. GST, he said, is an example of cooperative federalism as the centre and states together thrashed out the new law with consensus. Besides being a transparent and fair system that will end generation of black money and corruption, GST will promote new governance culture that will end harassment at the hand of tax officials. Touching upon initial teething troubles that may be wi...
Fintech Startup Lendingkart Expected to Disburse Rs 1,600 Cr Loan By 2017 End
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Fintech Startup Lendingkart Expected to Disburse Rs 1,600 Cr Loan By 2017 End

Fintech startup Lendingkart Group expects an exponential rise in working capital loan demand from small businesses and estimates to disburse Rs 1,600 crore by 2017-end through its NBFC arm Lendingkart Finance, a company official said. The company, which caters to small businesses generating revenues of Rs 1-15 lakh per month, disburses loan through digital channel, Lendingkart Group Co-Founder and CEO Harshvardhan Lunia said. "As a platform that leverages the power of mobile and web technologies, we have no geographical constraints. We have disbursed loans of Rs 400 crore since inception in 2014. In next one year, we are looking at a growth of four times at Rs 1,600 crore," Lunia said. Simple processes and flexible offerings make it a lender of choice, hence a multi-fold growth ov...
Jack Ma Appointed as a Adviser of United Nations Trade & Business Group
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Jack Ma Appointed as a Adviser of United Nations Trade & Business Group

Jack Ma, founder and executive chairman of e-commerce giant Alibaba, has been named Special Adviser to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) for Youth Entrepreneurship and Small Business. In his new role as UNCTAD Special Adviser, Ma, 52, will champion initiatives to make it easier for young entrepreneurs and small businesses, particularly in developing countries, to participate in global trade, as well as raise awareness about the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. "Ma is an influential and respected pioneer of the internet era, innovator, entrepreneur, and philanthropist," UNCTAD Secretary-General Mukhisa Kituyi said. "He brings a visionary approach to entrepreneurship, a thirst for learning, and a belief in a better world that make him a perfect ...
Decoding: Tips on How to Use Facebook For Your Small Business
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Decoding: Tips on How to Use Facebook For Your Small Business

Using social media is an affordable option for small businesses that are looking to productively engage with their audience and generate buzz for their products and services. However, staying informed about changes to existing platforms presents a serious challenge to marketing professionals as even the savviest of Facebook users might be unaware of new features that could benefit their efforts. People are spending 50 minutes on Facebook each day according to a recent New York Times article. It’s more critical than ever to make your Facebook Page work for you. Facebook is constantly changing, meaning your strategies must also. Whether you want to build your Facebook following, or simply boost your engagement, here’s a look at the hottest Facebook features and trends.   Facebook Live...
Mantra for Success of Small Business
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Mantra for Success of Small Business

There seems to be an endemic mushrooming of new enterprises and entrepreneurs - ‘Startups’ – if you please. A lot of them may not survive the competition and go under. A few of them would live the dream and prosper. Can there be a code or formula that ensures success? (more…)