Entrepreneurship 12 Traps to Avoid When Finding a ManufacturerSamara LynnOctober 28, 2017March 25, 2019 by Samara LynnOctober 28, 2017March 25, 2019567 If a company sells itself as a manufacturer but describes its business as “Import/Export,” for example, then it is likely not a true factory or... Read more
I Didn’t Know About Worker’s Comp Until a Lizard Bit MeSamara LynnOctober 22, 2017 by Samara LynnOctober 22, 2017319 By law, employers who employ five or more workers are required to buy workers’ comp insurance, with the major exception of farm owners.... Read more
Is Social Security an Asset?John TuckerOctober 22, 2017April 11, 2018 by John TuckerOctober 22, 2017April 11, 2018623 Is Social Security an asset or just another form of taxation that the government imposes on the American people to waste on fruitlessly?... Read more
How Better Cash Flow Management Is Helping This Babysitting Business ThriveSamara LynnOctober 20, 2017December 2, 2017 by Samara LynnOctober 20, 2017December 2, 2017517 Over time, Oriabure-King has learned that cash flow management and a diversified revenue stream are core to her business’ success.... Read more
Entrepreneurship How to Get On The Shelf of Walmart StoresSamara LynnSeptember 29, 2017November 18, 2017 by Samara LynnSeptember 29, 2017November 18, 20172466 With a global reach and massive sales opportunities, there's no surprise businesses want to know how to get their products on the shelf of Walmart... Read more
Money The $2 Charge That Dropped My Credit Score 169 PointsBlack EnterpriseSeptember 29, 2017November 19, 2017 by Black EnterpriseSeptember 29, 2017November 19, 20171208 So, my personal credit score dropped a whopping 169 points the other day. I’m almost embarrassed to admit it. How did it happen? I’m glad... Read more
Entrepreneurship How to Report Your Clients’ Payments to the Business Credit BureausSamara LynnSeptember 4, 2017September 30, 2017 by Samara LynnSeptember 4, 2017September 30, 20171530 By reporting those payments to commercial credit agencies you can help your clients build positive business credit references.... Read more
Money I Was An ID Theft Victim: Here’s What I Did Right (And Wrong)Samara LynnSeptember 3, 2017 by Samara LynnSeptember 3, 20171149 It was bound to happen at some point: I became a victim of identity theft. After a 20+ year career writing and educating consumers about... Read more
Entrepreneurship 4 Types of Insurance Businesses NeedSamara LynnSeptember 3, 2017September 30, 2017 by Samara LynnSeptember 3, 2017September 30, 2017598 It can be confusing sifting through the boatload of business insurance policies on the market. Here's the type of insurance your small business needs .... Read more
Entrepreneurship How to Get an SBA Disaster Loan After Hurricane HarveySamara LynnSeptember 2, 2017September 30, 2017 by Samara LynnSeptember 2, 2017September 30, 2017582 The funds from an SBA loan are to be used to pay for uninsured damages to your business and company property. That doesn’t mean that... Read more