UCS & Industry News
There’s no point in denying it: small business “grants” are just another word for “free money.” You don’t have to pay them back, or worry about fees, terms, and the various other disadvantages of traditional business loans. It’s actually quite simple: you just see if you qualify, gather the paperwork for the application, and that’s […]
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, […]
In order to stay motivated, teams must believe in the business leader’s decisions and abilities. Unfortunately, several common habits of entrepreneurs can cause employees to question their leader’s capacity in both areas. The team’s optimism begins to dwindle because it seems that the leader is failing to recognize his or her own flaws. In this […]
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 […]
It’s difficult to accept that despite all they have done for your company, the time has come to fire a senior level employee. These employees often have such crucial responsibilities that neglecting them could put the company’s survival at stake. Thus, you must identify this problem and take action before it escalates and inflicts further […]
The role of data has increased dramatically within the small business world. Yes, prioritizing data exudes pragmatism and efficiency. But some problems cannot be solved by simply looking at numbers on a spreadsheet. The solutions for these problems just aren’t that clear. In this new piece for Forbes, United Capital Source CEO Jared Weitz explains […]
Banks offer the most advantageous business loans on the market, but many applicants fail to meet the key requirements. It seems that a great deal of business owners remain unaware of how to gain the bank’s trust. They might forget to include important paperwork, or simply underestimate the value of requirements like credit score or […]
Recruiting senior level employees only achieves the desired result if you choose the right person for such an important position. Unfortunately, young companies tend to forget that leadership positions require much more stringent criteria than regular employees. It takes time to find someone who suits your company’s unique circumstances and is familiar with this type […]
Many finance professionals use the internet as a platform for sharing their expert opinions. With so many opinions coming from so many people, deciding which piece of advice to take can be intimidating and confusing at times. But when you really look at all this content, it’s abundantly clear that educated finance professionals follow the […]
