by admin | Mar 7, 2016 | blog, Small Business Tips
If you’re thinking of starting a small business in the Boston Metro, there are a number of service industries that offer good profit margins. Entrepreneur magazine listed the following businesses in a recent article, pointing out that most have low overhead...
by admin | Feb 23, 2016 | blog, Small Business Tips
In our prior blog post, we discussed common reasons for business failure, which included a lack of capital. Having access to funds to begin or improve your business is critical. Understanding what a lender looks for when underwriting a business loan, can help you...
by admin | Feb 16, 2016 | blog, Small Business Tips
Starting a Metro Boston business requires a good business plan and adequate resources. But for many would-be entrepreneurs, the biggest challenge of all isn’t the operational logistics or the financing – it’s the fear. Namely, a fear of business...
by admin | Jan 25, 2016 | Commercial Real Estate, Small Business Tips
The climate for small business loans in the Boston Metro is about to get warmer, according to the Boston Business Journal. The Small Business Administration (SBA) is preparing for a high volume of financing requests in 2016, after backing a record-breaking $23.6...
by admin | Nov 10, 2015 | blog, Commercial Real Estate, Small Business Tips
Big-box retailers are gearing up for a season of fierce competition for the holiday shopper. Chain stores are opening earlier, staying open longer, and cutting prices on loss-leaders to grab the attention, and dollars, of consumers. Considering the vast resources of...
by admin | Oct 26, 2015 | blog, Small Business Tips
The idea of being your own boss holds a great deal of appeal. There’s something to be said for calling the shots and creating your own future. And while it’s relatively easy to start a business in the Boston Metro, long-term success requires advance...
