February 16, 2020
Agency3 Pitfalls of SBA Financing
While the Small Business Administration has helped millions of small businesses over the years, it remains a fact that SBA financing is not for everyone. The truth of the matter is that there are so many hurdles to jump through for SBA loans that sometimes businesses are better off getting business financing through the private sector. This […]
February 9, 2020
AgencyThe Art of Disaster-Proof Construction
One of the beautiful things about building a structure from the ground up is that you can design and construct it in any way that suits your needs. When it comes to having a business or office that can withstand the elements and other types of disasters, you will have to consider environmental factors, among […]
February 7, 2020
Agency3 Benefits of SBA Financing
With all of the hoops you have to jump through to get a loan guaranteed by the SBA (Small Business Administration), it can be logical to ask what the benefits are to such a venture. Why should you go through all that hassle when you can just go through a lender to get the financing […]
January 31, 2020
AgencyPlay Time May Increase Work Productivity
As with children, many adults like to play and have fun. After all, everybody likes to feel good and laugh. The benefits of playtime may seem counterintuitive, but it can lead to a better work environment, greater productivity, and an increase in revenue. Statistics have shown that happy employees will work harder and are more […]
January 30, 2020
AgencyHow to Protect Your New Business From Liability
As an entrepreneur, you should know that any business, no matter how big or small, has the possibility of encountering some form of liability. It’s important to protect your business beforehand in order to minimize the damage from liability. Here are a few steps you can take to protect your new business. Insurance Policies There […]
January 23, 2020
AgencyCharacteristics of a Successful Entrepreneur
What characteristics are required to be a successful entrepreneur? Does the person need to be a technical guru like Bill Gates or very dedicated and focused like Steve Jobs? Should the person have a strong passion and vision like Care.com’s Sheila Lirio Marcelo or is it more about culture, education, and life experiences? Regardless of […]
January 13, 2020
AgencyTop Three Overlooked Tax Deductions
Every year come tax time people are scrambling to find as many tax deductions as possible in order to get the most amount of money back, or at least to lessen the amount of money that they might owe to good old Uncle Sam. While you may think that you have a good handle on […]
January 9, 2020
AgencyWhat Business Factors Determine Your Rates for Loans and Insurance?
Most small businesses cannot operate without a loan over the course of their operation. Moreover, none should ever operate with at least one insurance policy. While you take a risk every day with your business, your bank and insurance company do also. Lenders and insurers obtain as much information as they can to increase profit: […]
January 8, 2020
AgencyAlliance Insurance Group Included in IIABA’s Best Practices Study
Alliance Insurance Group has been selected to be part of an elite group of independent insurance agencies around the United States participating in the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (IIABA or the Big “I”) “Best Practices” Study Group. Only 267 independent agencies throughout the U.S. qualified for inclusion in the 2019 Best Practices […]
January 4, 2020
AgencyHow Small Businesses Can Improve Morale without Overspending
Small businesses don’t usually have the available cash to offer monetary bonuses or top-notch benefits to their employees. Often times people enjoy working for small businesses because they are treated in a more personal way as opposed to just a number on a corporate HR list. Small businesses can leverage this to their advantage when […]