Every business experiences both “boom and bust.” Sometimes it might be random changes in the market or in your customer base. In other cases, those changes aren’t random — they’re cyclical. When you know how to spot those trends, you’ll know how to plan for them. The result: Your business keeps growing. Understanding how to use seasonality...

Have you tested your company’s success with an efficiency ratio (or multiple efficiency ratios)? “How successful is your business?” might sound like a straightforward question, but there is a boatload of different metrics you can use to quantify how successful (or unsuccessful) a given business is. When you need to take a close look at...

In 2020, students finished the final months of their school year online. The experience was frustrating and highlighted the problems with trying to keep kids focused on school and productivity. Now a new school year has begun, with many students (and parents) navigating online-only education once more. The new learning environment has already proven troublesome...

Severe weather is the new normal. Recent floods in California, tornadoes in Alabama, and freezing temperatures in New York are just the tip of the ever-melting iceberg. In 2022 alone, the United States experienced 18 natural disasters, including wildfires, severe storms, tropical cyclones, flooding, freezing, and drought, costing $1 billion dollars. Research indicates that climate disasters will...

There has never been a better time to get into the climate space. Whether you’re looking to build a sustainable business or going green to attract new customers, three key pieces of legislation can help you make the leap. First, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), passed in November 2021, increases infrastructure spending by...

  It’s often the single most neglected element of business ownership. No one wants to think about it. But failing to choose a successor for your company’s leadership can result in devastating consequences for your family and employees. With a Succession Plan, Your Business Can Last When You are Gone Yet far too many small and...

By now, even people who aren’t involved in businesses that depend on commodities have heard of supply chains. And most of them know all too well that those supply chains are slowing down — sometimes even breaking down entirely — due to global obstacles as varied as the coronavirus pandemic and the war in Ukraine. Supply chains for the...

A shipping container is more than just a steel box for shipping goods—it can be the added boost a small business needs to thrive. This blog will go over the business utility of shipping containers and how companies can use them, from pop-up shops to additional storage. Added Square Footage Sometimes, a business outgrows its...

Businesses of all kinds are making sustainability a priority. In today’s world, a sustainable business model is practically a necessity. Whether you own a brick and mortar store, a tech startup or even a law firm, the time to adopt a sustainable business model is now. Although adopting sustainable practices might seem expensive or out...

When you get the perfect business idea, write it down and start making a plan. You’ll need a strong brand, eye-catching marketing materials, and money. Finding startup capital can be difficult, but you’ve got a variety of options. Check out the top financing options for starting a business. Self-Funding Maybe you do have some money...