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British Columbia Is Fertile Ground for Hot Start-Ups
February 13th at 4:33pm
Thriving small businesses have created a culture of hard work, creativity, and innovation in Canada. This has resulted in the development of some incredible start-ups in the country, especially in the province of British Columbia. Here, some of Vancouver’s best start-ups such as AvenueHQ, Battlefly, Fi.span, Cuboh, NiceJob, Klue, Fresh Prep, Rival Technologies, and have created waves in the industry. Already, the city was known for the birth of tech giants such as Flickr, Slack and Hootsuite. At SharpShooter funding, we’re especially proud to support start-ups in Canada’s westernmost province because of its business-friendly nature. Over the years, British…
WAYS TO GROW YOUR STARTUP’S SOCIAL MEDIA AUDIENCE
January 31st at 8:16pm
In order for social media marketing to work, you need an audience. Unfortunately, growing an audience is also one of the most difficult tasks for businesses. Not only are you competing with other brands for your audience’s attention, but you’re also up against content from their friends and family. No matter what stage your startup is in, you’ll want to start or continue to grow your social media audience. The first thing you need to do is start planning and strategizing. Otherwise, you’ll fall into the trap of aimlessly publishing content and randomly engaging. When you know who you want to target…
Tips That Can Help Your Small Business Grow
January 31st at 2:53pm
Many small business owners dream of growing their business. Sometimes the objective is to increase self-sufficiency, sales, and profitability and sometimes it’s about survival. A larger business may have fewer external risks such as competition or fluctuations in the market or technology. A more established business can also secure funding from traditional funders such as banks, that require healthy cash flow, collateral, a good credit score, and impressive business history. New small businesses that can’t satisfy these requirements utilize online funding options with alternative funders like SharpShooter Funding. We believe that small businesses make the Canadian economy tick. Most businesses…
ROADMAP FOR SMALL BUSINESS SUCCESS
January 28th at 9:42pm
Many people see the beginning of a business as just having one good idea, but to actually reach success and draw investors, a lot more hard work is needed. Writing and setting up a business plan is crucial to start your business. Think of your business plan as a roadmap to success. It’s a living document that should guide you through the startup stage and prime your business for successful growth. It can also help you obtain funding by highlighting why your business is a valuable investment. Show potential partners that you’ve thought through your business concept and you’re confident…
Funding Challenges a Small Business Can Face
January 26th at 2:52pm
To say that small businesses are an important part of the Canadian economy would be an understatement. It’s estimated that nearly 98% of all businesses in the country are small-sized. They employ over 90% of the private sector workforce and contribute an average of 30 percent to the gross domestic product (GDP) of their province. Despite their significance, small businesses can face many challenges along the way, especially in terms of funding. Overcoming these challenges can require some creative thinking and flexibility. Funding for the Long-Term Future One of the biggest challenges small businesses face is long-term funding. When…
LOOKING FOR BUSINESS FUNDING? FIND THE RIGHT FUNDING AND FUNDER
January 24th at 1:22pm
There are so many good reasons to get business funding that you probably haven’t even considered half of them. For example, have you ever thought about taking out funding to hire a new employee or getting funding for the sole purpose of building your business’s credit? Those are both valid reasons to apply for business financing, and there are many other reasons that might not have ever crossed your mind. You might be surprised at the wide variety of financing products available for almost any type of business pursuit. Even if you’ve never applied for financing before, business funding is…
HOW TO START YOUR OWN BUSINESS IN CANADA
January 21st at 10:15pm
Thinking about starting a new business? Running a company can be an amazing adventure, and it can even give you more security than a regular day job. Being your own boss may sound like heaven on earth, but what you have to remember is that it’s still a lot of hard work. A great business exists where what you love meets what other people will pay for. Before you leave your day job to start a new company, be sure that your product or service has a market. Entrepreneurs know that establishing your identity as a business involves more than…
6 Key Advantages of Partnering with Us
January 20th at 2:49pm
If you’re the owner of a small business and are looking for funding in Canada, then you’ve probably heard of us. Since 2015, we’ve been helping small businesses with smart funding solutions and top-notch service. We’ve also teamed up with wrestling icon Bret “The Hitman” Hart – a Canadian legend who knows a little something about the ‘excellence of execution’. After comparing us to traditional funders like big banks, you may have wondered: “Why SharpShooter Funding?” Here are some key advantages of partnering with us: #1 We’re Small Business Financing Experts At SharpShooter Funding, we give you rapid access to…