When it comes to financing equipment for your company, many business owners think chasing the lowest interest rate is the best solution. While the lowest rate may seem like the best financial option, the time and paperwork involved with these rates may be hurting your bottom line in the long run. If you’re hoping […]
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Get Big Returns on the Shopping Small Movement
Your local customers are ready to shop– are you ready to meet their demand? As the end of 2016 is quickly approaches, anticipation for that holiday sales spike builds. Are you ready to handle the influx of business headed your way? The trend of shopping local, as supported by American Express’ November Shop Small event […]
Improving Employee Morale Can Save You Money.
Don’t let the high-cost of turnover hurt your bottom line. If you’re looking at ways to gain capital for equipment financing, start looking at your turnover rate. Full-time employees spend, on average, 47 to 60+ hours per week working for your business. Employers hope time is well spent and contentment levels are high. After all, investing […]
Stop Waiting, Start Growing!
Why you should consider Pinnacle Capital as an investment source to upgrade your existing coffee business. If your coffee business has surpassed the statistically-likely-to-fail 2-year mark, take a moment and congratulate yourself. Despite some bumps in the road, you’ve managed to run a successful business and that is an accomplishment worth celebrating. With eyes set […]
3 Tips to Successfully Pitch for Capital
You have a goal and a vision for your company. You just need a partner to help make it happen. If this partner is a capital firm, there are a few tips and tricks to help make the case for why you and your business can turn start-up capital into more capital. Check it out […]
Make the Most of Your Next Tradeshow
Attending or exhibiting at a tradeshow is a great way to network, show off your coffee roasting company’s capabilities and generate leads. Are you taking advantage of this face-to-face time with vendors and potential customers? We’ve compiled a few tips for maximizing your efforts at a tradeshow—take a look. As an Attendee Tradeshows can offer […]
3 Tips for Effective Small Business Goal Setting
January is a month when we vow to eat better, sleep more, hit the gym, and break bad habits. Unfortunately, we often abandon these goals by February. How can you avoid the same fate for your coffee shop or café? These 3 simple tips will not only help you set great goals, but also consistently […]
Breaking Bad Credit Habits in 2016
We have officially declared 2016 as the year to break bad credit habits. Because why not? The New Year can offer a fresh start—the beginning of a better, brighter credit outlook for your business. We’ve created a few tips to get your 2016 off to a great start. Breaking these bad habits can help you: […]
Glad Tidings and Coffee: Successful Holiday Marketing
‘Tis the season for giving thanks, bestowing gifts, and spending time with family and friends. Business owners and marketers can harness the season’s warm feelings and general sense of goodwill to connect with their customers, build loyalty, and ultimately, increase sales. According […]
Cold-Brewed Coffee Changes the Java Game
Brewers, you know there is one day out of the year that will change your business for the next four months. It is the day that everyone switches from hot coffee to cold. As we melt into the dog days of summer, here are a few things you should know about the coolest new brewing […]