Entrepreneurs are always looking for a competitive edge. To thrive in a crowded marketplace, small businesses (SMBs) simply need to be the best. While superior products and pricing lay a great foundation, entrepreneurs often need more to stand out. That’s where business certifications can help—especially for immigrant entrepreneurs. By unlocking new relationships, financing...
CDFIs: A Great Option for Small Business Funding
Though ingenuity and passion are essential, funding is what fuels immigrant small businesses (SMBs). And while financing can be hard to acquire, immigrant entrepreneurs have many options to pursue. Over the last few months, uLink Business has shined a spotlight on small business funding in the United States. We’ve explored funding options...
5 Key Financial Documents That Immigrant Businesses Need
As a small business (SMB) owner, you combine imagination and organization to deliver truly amazing products. While imagination is important to launch your business, organization is fundamental to maintain it. This is especially true for immigrants entering an economy beset by high inflation and even higher interest rates. Thankfully, a bit of strategic paperwork...
Adapting to Change: Mastering the Art of the “Business Pivot”
A strategic change can boost your bottom line when times are tough. Business pivots are bold, but so are you.
Funding Your Immigrant Business: A Guide to Grants
As a small business owner, you have a lot of responsibility. For starters, you need to ensure that your products or services are compelling. You also have to promote the operational efficiency of your firm. More than anything, however, you have to consistently secure sufficient funding—whether through recurring revenue or...
Small Business Credit Card: What Immigrants Need to Know
Looking for a way to better manage your business’ finances? Consider a small business credit card, one of the most powerful tools for entrepreneurs and small business owners. With high credit limits, 0% introductory APR, and amazing rewards, a small business credit card is built to help you achieve your...
What Is Business Credit and How Does it Work?
Immigrant-owned businesses power the American economy. They create jobs, build communities, and provide essential products for citizens across the nation, all while representing a fraction of the total population. What’s the secret to their success? They have strong business credit. In this article, we’re going to explain what business credit...
SBA Loans: The What, Why, and How for Immigrants
Starting a business is a big step. If you're an immigrant with a dream to open your own small business, finding the money to do it can be hard. Small business loans can be a good way to get the money you need. But, it's not always easy to get...
Business Line of Credit: An Overview
As a small business owner, you have many SMB financing options to consider. The question is: which one works best for your business? Knowledge is power, and in today’s article, we’re going to discuss a very popular funding tool:a business line of credit. We’ll discuss how a business line of...
Merchant Cash Advance: Is It Worth It?
Times are tough right now—especially for small business owners. With interest rates reaching a 16-year-high, traditional loans are out of reach for most. Fortunately, there are other options available beyond traditional lending. In fact, you may be able to get money in just a few business days with a merchant...