Ashley Sweren

6 posts

Ashley Sweren is a freelance content writer and editor from San Jose, California. Her work focuses on small business, finance and technology topics. For more information, visit www.fireworkwritingonline.com.

My Startup Isn’t Growing, What Should I Do?

The recipe for small business growth is an imprecise one. Mix one advertising campaign and two new salespeople and let rise? Or is it one social media marketing campaign and three new customer service reps?...

byAshley Sweren

September 6, 2017

6 Ways to Grow Your Small Business Into a Big Business

Some small business owners consider making enough money to pay the bills and occasionally enjoy a vacation to be the epitome of success. For others, keeping their small business small is simply not enough. Many...

byAshley Sweren

August 30, 2017

How to Get a Loan for Your Small Business in 9 Steps

Applying for a small business loan can seem overwhelming. It’s hard to know where to begin, and the finish line can seem so far away. By following these nine simple steps, your dream of obtaining a small...

byAshley Sweren

August 16, 2017

What to Do When Your Startup’s Revenue Flatlines

Wouldn’t it be great if your business progressed steadily, with revenue consistently going up? That may be ideal, but it’s not reality for most startups. It’s likely that every small business will experience revenue stalling...

byAshley Sweren

August 2, 2017

How to Secure a Small Business Loan Online

It used to be that businesses wanting to finance their growth had few options. Using their own savings, getting loans from family and friends, pitching their business to investors, or securing a traditional bank loan...

byAshley Sweren

July 26, 2017

4 Strategies to Get a Loan for Your Small Business

Obtaining a loan can be a challenge for many small business owners. Entrepreneurs don’t realize that even preparing to apply for a loan can take years of foundational work. Some others don’t know about alternative...

byAshley Sweren

July 20, 2017