CMS Funding Blog

Getting ready to apply for a small business loan or equipment leasing? Make your application as strong as possible by taking a few proactive steps on your business credit score. Here are four simple steps you can start working on today.

Ready to hire your first employee? It’s an exciting moment for any small business, but there are also quite a few hoops to jump through before you create a job posting. Check out these basic first steps to make sure you’re covering all your bases before you bring on help for the first time.

When you first started creating your small business, you probably tried to cut costs wherever you could. As the owner, you’ve worn more hats than you can count and have probably utilized free software and apps to perform all kinds of tasks—including accounting. At some point, you may start to wonder if it would make more sense to hire a professional accountant to help your small business. If that’s the case, then check out these threes signs that you may be ready to bring in a pro.

Ready to whip your small business into shape this year? It doesn’t matter what kind of industry you’re in, there’s always a way to maximize the company’s cash flow to make daily operations run more smoothly. Here are four tips to consider implementing within your company to help your bottom line.

It’s no secret that it takes a strong work ethic to become a successful business owner. But if you don’t take time for yourself, you could easily end up burning out and losing your passion for your business. If you find yourself thinking that the work-life balance is easier said than done, here are a few tips to relieve tension and enjoy all aspects of life.

In order to create lasting success for your small business, it’s important to create both short-term and long-term growth plans. Whether your company is barely keeping its head above water or has simply become stagnant, you need to be constantly thinking ahead. Check out these strategies that can help take your business to the next level.

No matter what kind of small business you run, marketing is crucial to building your brand, expanding your customer base, and increasing loyalty. In case you need inspiration or don’t know where to start, check out our roundup of marketing tools to boost your company’s visibility. Some are completely free, while others may require an investment of working capital.