
Winning the service approval game: The role of your small business data
The service approval process is often a critical factor in the success or failure of small to mid-sized businesses (SMBs). This process occurs every time
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The service approval process is often a critical factor in the success or failure of small to mid-sized businesses (SMBs). This process occurs every time
Picture this: Sarah, a small business owner, recently applied for a loan to grow her business. To her dismay, the application was denied. Upon investigation,
Embracing collaboration can open new doors for growth. We explore four types of partnerships and strategies on how to position your business for success.
Navigating the world of small business financing can be daunting. We look at some of the most common small business financing solutions.
From keeping contact information up to date to leveraging customer reviews, learn how to improve visibility, attract potential customers, and thrive in the competitive business landscape.
As a small business owner, you may have heard about the importance of having a good credit score for your business. We walk through a
Having the ability to monitor your small business data is essential. This article outlines why business information is so important
Are you struggling to find business partners and build a network in your town or city? Let Markaaz help you find your crowd
Starting a small business can be daunting, but these 9 tips from our experts will make it much easier
Starting your small business off with the right legal structure is essential. Here are some great tips to help you make the right decision
Preston Giles, Director of Operations at Markaaz gives you his top 10 tips for working at a start-up or small business
Dr. Aaliya Yaqub, Chief Medical Officer, Thrive explains her passion for health and wellness, and gives her tips for small businesses in the healthcare field.
Take your business to the next level by taking control of your publicly available business information and mastering the tools and digital skills necessary in
Markaaz’s Vice President of Information Security and DevOps, Rustin Scott shares his 10 tips to ensure your small business cyber-security is on point.
Kimberly Sweeney, SVP of Marketing at Markaaz gives you her tips to build better marketing for your small business Research your audience – including decision-makers
Lisa Merriam, President at Merriam Associates gives you great branding and content tips and examples
Barbara Talabisco, President and CEO of Wakefield Talabisco International explains the important of getting human resources right at a small business
Brye McMillon, DMin, Senior Security Manager, and engaged Leader with the Black Excellence Council at Lockheed Martin, tells us his story from a childhood in Orville, Alabama, to top leadership at America’s most prominent global security and aerospace company
Do you know what to look for in a payment provider? Hany Fam, Founder and CEO of Markaaz gives you his payment provider tips to help you find the right provider for your small business
Burnout is increasing in the modern workplace, and we are on a mission to find solutions. Partnering with Thrive Global was a natural step for Markaaz to bring mental health and well-being resources to our business members
If growing your business is your goal this year, read this article by Markaaz Founder and CEO Hany Fam, and Co-Founder and COO Fabi Hubschmid where they outline how to kick-off your business growth
Have you ever used LinkedIn to sell your small business products and services? Learn how to do it successfully with these tips from Samantha McKenna, Founder and CEO of #samsales Consulting
Hany Fam, Markaaz Founder and CEO gives his tips on how to build a US credit history as a new US immigrant or a new US business.
Hiring foreign talent for your US company can be a challenge. We talk to Jeet Gauswami, Marketing Specialist at immigration experts Legalpad for tips
Do you know how your small business credit score is calculated? We talk to David Adams, Head of Product Marketing, Commercial, Equifax Inc. to learn more
What is your small business credit report, and where do you find it? This Markaaz blog outlines all you need to know to get your credit report and monitor your score
Connecting with your potential small business customers via a sales email is hard. Sales expert Samantha McKenna, Founder and CEO of #samsales Consulting gives you her tips for success
A business credit score is essential to help you take your business from start-up to success. We talk to credit expert Paul Ryan, ProSource
A small business credit score is a must-have if you want to grow your business. Markaaz provides you with the education to understand your business score, and access to a free small business credit score.
Building business credit takes time, especially if you’re just starting out. Markaaz gives you tips on how to start creating your small business credit score.
Bad debt can happen to any small business during an economic downturn. Markaaz experts explain steps on how to get out of business debt
How do you find small business loans? What types of small business loans can you get? Markaaz answers your questions in this blog.
David Clarke, Chief Data Officer in Residence at Markaaz gives you his top tips on small business data management
Branding is the cornerstone of small business success and has never been more important in marketing. Barbara Talabisco, President and CEO of Wakefield Talabisco International dives in
Markaaz’s Vault provides our business users with an easily accessible, secure place to keep important business documents.
Over the course of the past two years, a primary cause of supply chain disruption has been the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, but there are so many other things that can cause issues in your supply chain and interrupt normal business operations.
As a small business owner you need to make a positive sustainability impact. Markaaz gives you three ways to do it
Owning a business takes a lot of hard work. It can be easy for small business owners to focus on business growth and neglect their finances.
There are plenty of tax help options, whether you’re doing your small business taxes yourself or bringing in experts to help out.
At Markaaz, one of our fundamental values is to give minority businesses and underserved communities support and equal access to opportunity.
There’s never a wrong time to invest in your marketing strategies and drive more customers to your small business, so why not now? It could
The “Great Resignation” could lead to a small business revolution! It’s essential that small businesses remain competitive and relevant.
Despite the rise in e-commerce due to the pandemic, we will likely see e-commerce penetration slow down compared to 2020.
Identity theft is an ever-growing problem, both in the United States and around the globe. Learn more on Markaaz
The first step in protecting your business from cyberattacks is understanding the attacks out there. Here are five most common cyber-attacks
As more businesses take their services online, small businesses must adopt technology that helps them stay competitive
Check out this blog to discover how small businesses can use technology to grow their business. Markaaz is here to help — learn more!
By arming yourself with the latest digital tools, you can streamline your business operations, reduce costs, and improve productivity
Lack of access to capital is one of the most significant barriers to entrepreneurship in the US. Markaaz gives you alternative options.
“Pick two things that need to be solved. Ask yourself the question can you do it better than anyone else? Do you have the resources? Or can you find your way to the resources to do that? And last but not least and the most important question is can you do it quicker than anyone else?”
Supplier fraud or vendor fraud is a challenge that more and more small businesses face every year. And large corporations aren’t immune to these challenges either. In 2019, both Google and Facebook fell victim to the type of invoice fraud described above—to the tune of $123 million in stolen funds.
Supply chain shortages have always posed a danger to businesses of all sizes. Yet small businesses, in particular, can struggle to avoid supply chain disruptions and adapt when they occur.
SMBs account for a huge portion of the US economy, and we must deliver tech that helps them thrive. Learn more
55% of small and medium-sized businesses have experienced cyberattacks. Will you be next? Let us help you with some tips on security
Small business owners list cash flow management as a top concern. Learn best practices in cash flow management here.