News - Part 15

  • E-commerce 101

    A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, small businesses had it tough. Confined to selling only in their own city or town, these intrepid entrepreneurs endured good times and bad, up periods and down. The local economy was the only economy that really mattered. Marketing back then was equally tough as the…

    Read More >
  • Three Things for Small-Business Owners to Pay Attention to in 2015

    InsuranceNewsNet.com When Leon Grodski de Barrera and his wife started planning for what is now Cocoa Cinnamon, they had $75 in the bank. “This is not in any way an exaggeration,” said Grodski de Barrera, co-owner of the Durham coffee shop on Geer Street. So the entrepreneurs set out on an alternative funding journey, cobbling together resources wherever they could find them….

    Read More >
  • Cashless Commerce Makes Holiday Shopping a Breeze

    Did credit and debit cards help to ease your holiday sales rush? Checkout this video to see how cards helped business owners during the holiday rush. Note that some videos may not be supported by iPads or iPhones.

    Read More >
  • 5 Tips on Financing a Small Business Franchise

    Imagine this:  You’ve found the perfect business idea, one that seems to add up from every angle and couldn’t be better for you and your future plans.  The only problem is that you don’t have the capital to open the doors.  Well, unfortunately this is a rather significant problem for a small business startup ……

    Read More >