Small Business Profit Trends Fall; Pressure to Pivot Grows

Top Strategies for Maximizing Profitability

With more small businesses seeing falling profits, operational changes and funding strategies are moving to the forefront of survival conversations.  July 15, 2025, Houston, TX — Leading invoice funding company Charter Capital says more small businesses are reporting declining profits, creating more pressure to boost…

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Staffing Agencies Rethink Overhead Amid Growth Uncertainty

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With economic signals sending mixed messages, staffing firms are closely examining their overhead to remain agile in an unpredictable market. June 17, 2025, Houston, TX — Leading invoice funding company Charter Capital reports that demand fluctuations, rising costs, and external pressures are prompting staffing firms…

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Disruption Spurs Small Business Shift Toward Continuous Improvement

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As uncertainty grows across industries, small and midsized businesses embrace continuous improvement to stay competitive. May 20, 2025, Houston, TX — Leading invoice funding company Charter Capital says that as customer expectations shift and economic pressure mounts, more businesses are adopting cultures of continuous improvement….

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Strengthen Continuity Plans Now, Industry Insiders Warn

Business Continuity with Factoring

As economic uncertainty grows, businesses must prepare for disruptions to cash flow and operations. April 15, 2025, Houston, TX — Leading invoice funding company Charter Capital says now is the time to shore up business continuity planning. Additional details are available in “How Factoring Supports…

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As AI Fails to Revive VC, Startups Turn to Factoring

Invoice Factoring for Startups

Despite modest gains due to interest in AI, the venture capital downturn persists, leading more startups to seek alternative funding solutions like factoring. March 18, 2025, Houston, TX — Leading invoice funding company Charter Capital says the venture capital (VC) drought has more startups turning…

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Small Businesses Struggle to Cut Overhead; Turn to Factoring

Strategies for Managing Business Overhead Costs

As rising costs squeeze small businesses, Main Street explores new ways to manage overhead costs without cutting growth. February 18, 2025, Houston, TX — Leading invoice funding company Charter Capital says rising costs are continuing to squeeze small businesses, creating renewed interest in overhead management and cash…

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Small Businesses Delay AI Adoption, Lose Time and Money

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Worried about the cost of AI solutions, small businesses delay implementation, incurring greater costs and shortchanging growth. January 21, 2025, Houston, TX — Leading invoice funding company Charter Capital says small businesses are paying the price for delaying artificial intelligence (AI) solutions. Additional details are…

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AI-Driven Cybercrime Driving Cybersecurity Insurance Needs

Cybersecurity Insurance for Small Business: Is it Worth It?

With AI-driven cyberattacks on the rise, cybersecurity insurance proves indispensable for small businesses. December 26, 2024, Houston, TX — Leading invoice funding company Charter Capital says cybersecurity insurance has become a necessity for small businesses across the country as cybercrime continues to increase, fueled by…

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Three-Quarters of Small Businesses Unprepared for Disasters

Disaster Preparedness Plan

On average, just 20 percent of recommended disaster preparedness tactics are completed, placing small businesses at risk of instability and closure. November 19, 2024, Houston, TX — Leading invoice funding company Charter Capital says most small businesses are unprepared for disasters such as hurricanes, civil…

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Staffing Industry Should Brace for “Rollercoaster”

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Those with ties to the contingent workforce should prepare for more ups and downs into next year, analysts say. October 22, 2024, Houston, TX — Leading invoice funding company Charter Capital says the staffing industry should brace itself for more ups and downs in the…

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