Meredith Wood, Author at Small Business Bonfire

Author: Meredith Wood

Startup or Small Business: Which One Are You?

Posted by Meredith Wood | Feb 11, 2016 | Starting a Business |

To help you decide if your entrepreneurial venture would be considered a startup or small business, we’ve devised this questionnaire.

How to Get a Bank Loan for Your Business

Posted by Meredith Wood | Nov 2, 2015 | Financials |

Make sure you are taking the steps necessary to put your business in position to receive financing without delay. Here are tips on how to get a bank loan.

5 Business Card Tricks to Up Your Game

Posted by Meredith Wood | Sep 4, 2015 | Marketing |

Would you ditch your old business cards for something new? Here are 5 business card tricks that will transform your cards from ordinary to extraordinary.

Why Lenders Care What’s On Your Tax Return

Posted by Meredith Wood | Jul 1, 2015 | Financials |

Applying for a small business loan means your tax return is going to be scrutinized. Here’s why

Our 5 Favorite “Niche” Small Businesses

Posted by Meredith Wood | Jun 18, 2015 | Starting a Business |

If you’re looking for sound business ideas that are a little off the beaten path, these niche small businesses might give you just the inspiration you need.

Should Your Small Business Consider Exporting?

Posted by Meredith Wood | May 27, 2015 | Development |

Exporting has advantages and disadvantages. Consider these pros and cons before deciding whether or not you want to take the leap.

Should You Go Into Business with a Family Member?

Posted by Meredith Wood | May 1, 2015 | Starting a Business, Work/Life Balance |

Sometimes it seems like a great idea to go into business with a family member; sometimes it’s not. Here is a look at the pros and cons.

How to Train Your Brain to Adopt Good Habits

Posted by Meredith Wood | Feb 27, 2015 | Motivation, Productivity |

Habits are powerful in both your professional and personal life. Follow these steps to allow for the most effective and positive habit-forming process possible.

7 Ways to Bridge the Gap Between Slow and Busy Seasons

Posted by Meredith Wood | Jan 27, 2015 | Financials, Operations |

You can prepare for the busy season and make the most out of your slow season. Here’s how to manage this ebbs and flows found in any seasonal business.

5 Tools You Can’t Run Your Business Without

Posted by Meredith Wood | Jan 9, 2015 | Business Tools, Online Business, Technology |

Here are five business tools you shouldn’t run any business without.

What You Can Do to Create a Successful Succession Plan

Posted by Meredith Wood | Dec 23, 2014 | Business Growth, Business Planning, Leadership |

By Meredith Wood Are you ready to consider retirement? If so, congratulations! Along with all the...

How to Take a Vacation from Your Small Business

Posted by Meredith Wood | Sep 10, 2014 | Productivity, Work/Life Balance |

Working too much makes a business less productive, not more productive. Here’s how many entrepreneurs have opted to take vacation while running a small business.