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Finance firms often struggle with customer service, which suggests that it’s not as easy as it sounds. Different types of clients have different preferences, and it’s difficult to provide the right mix of advanced technology and person-to-person service. Clients also place tremendous value on trust, due to the sensitivity of the information at hand. In […]
Athletes are a major source of inspiration for many entrepreneurs. The mental tools required for success in several sports can be just as helpful for entrepreneurs looking to grow their businesses. One of the best examples is tennis, which involves a tremendous amount of pressure, uncertainty, and of course, hard work. In this new piece […]
Year after year, many entrepreneurs run into the same financial issues. The plethora of articles explaining the need for substantial working capital apparently cannot stop entrepreneurs from making ill-fated decisions. These articles, however, only focus on the end result, as opposed to the logic behind these decisions. In this new piece for Forbes, United Capital […]
Many entrepreneurs love to share advice about conquering common obstacles. What they often fail to realize, however, is that their solutions might not apply to all businesses. And in order for people to understand your advice, you must be extremely detailed in your explanations. Both mistakes could cause readers to take actions that don’t work […]
Equity financing is widely perceived as the go-to funding option for young businesses, thanks in no small part to shows like Shark Tank. But the debt financing industry has evolved dramatically, and now offers some of the same advantages as equity financing. Entrepreneurs are also realizing that rapid growth and massive budgets may not be […]
Spotting a financially-savvy entrepreneur is not as easy as you might think. Rather than giving off an air of luxury, these entrepreneurs tend to reveal themselves through habits that are downright peculiar. Carrying these quirky traits into their businesses allows them to save big, make smart investments, and ultimately put precious working capital to good […]
Smaller businesses typically cannot afford the lavish perks and extreme flexibility that their competitors use to build loyalty. What they can do, however, is encourage a transparent culture in which all employees can get behind the company’s strategies. This allows the whole team to contribute to the company’s goals and reduces the need for micro-managing. […]
Finance professionals often find that personal traits, not financial limitations, are inhibiting their clients’ success. This suggests that in order to grow and manage their finances, these individuals must first change who they are as people. Overcoming these mental obstacles ultimately makes the world of finance much less intimidating. In this new piece for Forbes, […]
Millennials are often stereotyped as lazy and apathetic, especially when it comes to their finances. But in most cases, this lack of motivation actually stems from the various obstacles millennials faced early on, and how these experiences have shaped their expectations of the future. Their Internet-driven world has also dramatically altered their perception of financial […]
Rough patches for B2B companies are especially disconcerting because the solutions aren’t always clear. The company must make several strategic changes and take extra measures to maintain their existing clients. This puts tremendous pressure on employees, many of whom might not even know what they are doing wrong. In this new piece for Forbes, United […]
