Businesses often feel the impacts of a recession in different ways. For instance, manufacturers might not be shipping out their inventories as fast or as much as they want, which leads them to slow their production. Because of low consumer demand, they might not be able to get back a Read more…
Small businesses are thriving in Houston. The major metropolis, which is home to 2.3 million residents, is also the base of operations of tens of thousands of small businesses. For clarity, we’re using the definition of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for small business. The SBA defines a small Read more…
When considering the relocation of an established business, many factors should come into play. First, what are the reasons for the move? What are the costs of moving? Are there moving companies that specialize specifically in office relocation services? What is the market like that you’re considering relocating to? These Read more…
For many years, my idea for retirement was to open a bar/restaurant in an effort to stay busy, have a social life, and eat and drink for free. However, even though I knew as an owner I would need to be there all of the time and that it would Read more…
When looking into different lending options, asset-based lending proves to be a popular choice for many when financing their different real estate ventures. Asset-based lending (or ABL in real estate) is a financing approach that uses tangible assets, for example other properties you may own, as collateral to secure a Read more…
My ex-husband and I ran a high-end landscaping firm that worked with many property management companies. In the summer, it was fairly straightforward, and we did not have many property emergencies. However, in the winter, we had many snow emergencies that interrupted their clients’ business operations. So, our job was Read more…
First, what is a member dispute? And why does an LLC need to have specific rules for how members can dissolve their company? LLC is one of the most popular legal structures in business today. An LLC member is basically anyone who has a stake in it, either as a Read more…
Relationship management affects all areas of business; from better customer service to more informed marketing efforts, relationship management can build a company’s financial status by helping to access needed funds to grow or expand. Below is a list of reasons why relationship management is important in running a business, whether Read more…
Chances are, if you do not have a background in HR (human resources) or haven’t been through the process many times over, you might be apprehensive or nervous about asking for a raise. Recently, I was faced with this exact dilemma. I knew I needed, as well as earned, a Read more…
I come from a family full of contractors: builders, roofers, and HVACs. My mom and uncle were General contractors, and my ex-husband is a landscaper. They all owned their own companies at one time or another, and I either worked for them as a laborer or was a partner running Read more…