This article originally appeared on NerdWallet and is shared with with permission. Some businesses see steady sales throughout the year, while others see their revenue concentrated into seasonal segments — think tax preparation offices or ski lodges. These businesses have particular challenges when it comes to managing cash flow, since expenses have to be paid throughout…
Paula Groves is Main Street Launch’s Senior Vice President – Business Consulting. She offers tips and advice to entrepreneurs to help them start and grow their small businesses. This tip is about how to strategize to achieve your business goals. Many small businesses are so concerned about their day-to-day activities like getting customers…
Monitoring your credit is an important activity that many people skip. Your credit score, the three digit reflection of your creditworthiness, can have a big impact on various aspects of your financial life. Access to loans and credit cards Creditors look at credit score to help them determine how likely you are to pay…
Regardless of where you operate your business (from home, online, a storefront, etc), all businesses must obtain all the necessary licenses and permits. Different types of businesses require their own specific permits and licenses, so having a clearly defined business plan and structure can be helpful through the permitting process. Get started The Small…
VIP Grooming is a full-service dog salon. They provide exceptional full-grooming services including bathing, nail trims, and haircuts. VIP Scrub Club is a dog washing and dog social club that offers self-serve tubs and full-service bathing. They host events to teach customers how to bathe their dogs and to offer opportunities for dog owners to…
Kiva & Millennia Minds are co-hosting a co-working event on August 22 to connect small restaurant owners and business experts to navigate the challenges of running a small restaurant in San Francisco. Our own Darius Mahajer will be speaking on the panel. Click here to register. Event fees are fully reimbursable by sending an…
The City and County of San Francisco are offering wage reimbursement resources for San Francisco employers. Click here for the flyer. If you’re considering a new hire this year, this resource can help off-set some of the initial costs. For more information and to get approved to participate in this program, call 415.401.4886. …
Jen Garrido is a lifelong entrepreneur, always creating work and opportunities for herself. When the recession hit her fine art business was impacted, so Jen had to get creative about other ways to make money. “Jenny Pennywood produces home textiles that mix patterns and design, but can all be used together. Her combination…
This article originally appeared on NerdWallet and is shared with with permission. Businesses face many hurdles, especially when just getting started, and cash flow is near the top of the list. Even for profitable companies, it can be a challenge to make sure that more money is coming in every month than is going…
Karla De Leon is Main Street Launch’s Lead Business Advisor. She offers tips and advice to entrepreneurs to help them start and grow their small businesses. This tip is about how lending circles can support a small business owner who wants to establish or improve credit. As a business owner, making sure you are…
