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Small Business Resources
Capital Access Network believes in providing the resources that enable better business decisions. Our Small Business Barometers and White Papers will keep you in-step with what is happening in today's small businesses.
Our Small Business Tips will give you some simple ideas on how to make better decisions regarding the details in how you run your business. Use our External Links to find resources to use in addition to CAN for all your business needs.
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External Links
Use these links to explore the subjects that are important to any business owner.
- Business Advice - with more than 15 different categories, the Inc. staff offers you expert advice on everything from start-up strategies through sales insights.
- Laws and Taxation - complete with how-to guides and helpful articles, learn more about your business' tax and legal responsibilities.
- Blogs - refer to some of the most trusted voices in business today for an opinion you can trust and discussions that move you.
- Business Ideas - browse through hundreds of business ideas sorted by interest, industry or profession
- Grow Your Business - with topics that range from technology to franchising you can find information on stimulating growth
- Find Vendors - compare vendors for a variety of small business needs including web, marketing and legal services
- Magazine - see the features of the most recent edition of this popular publication
- Technology - articles and features on technology and technological advances in business
- Design - design here can mean everything from unique package design to formulating a new concept
- Business - find all the tax forms and related resources you need in the IRS business section
CAN is not responsible for the accuracy of the content, privacy policies or terms of use for any sites listed above.
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White Papers
 Our white papers deal with topics pertinent to small businesses and the Merchant Cash Advance industry.
White Paper for MCA Customers
This White Paper is the third in a series addressing current issues impacting the Merchant Cash Advance (MCA) industry and educating business owners so they can make more informed decisions regarding their businesses.
August 2009 > PDF
White Paper for MCA Industry
This White Paper is intended to start discussion with the goal of creating a strong, positively perceived industry demonstrating a capacity for contained risk, accurately and consistently forecasted growth and returns worthy of investment.
April 2008 > PDF
White Paper for MCA Providers
This White Paper is a call to the Merchant Cash Advance (MCA) industry to begin discussion regarding the creation of key standards and best practices that responsible MCA providers should follow.
June 2007 > PDF
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Press Releases
 Here are Press Releases about Capital Access Network and our subsidiaries.
For Press Release contact information or other media inquiries,
contact us.
February 2010
Main Street brick and mortar retailers and restaurants experienced year-over-year card sales declines again in Q4 2009, continuing a downward sales trend that began for restaurants in Q3 2008 and for retailers in Q2 2007.
February 2010 > PDF
November 2009
New report highlights quarterly credit and debit same store card sales trends throughout the small and mid-sized business landscape.
November 2009 > PDF
August 2009
Leader in Merchant Cash Advances Honored in Three Award Categories
August 2009 > PDF
July 2009
Award Recognizes Entrepreneurial Excellence in Financial Services Category
July 2009 > PDF
July 2008
Highlights that banks are missing out on an opportunity if they are not offering alternatives to business loans.
July 2008 > PDF
March 2008
Capital Access Network secures what is believed to be the largest borrowing capacity in the Merchant Cash Advance industry.
March 2008 > PDF
January 2008
Survey showing that when credit restrictions are tightened, small businesses look to alternatives to business loans.
January 2008 > PDF
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Small Business Credit Sales Reports
 A first in the industry! The SBCS Report highlights quarterly credit and debit same store card sales trends throughout the small and mid-sized business landscape. The SBCS does not include the huge retailers, presenting a more focused view of small and mid-sized business trends on "Main Street" rather than "Wall Street." The SBCS Report provides industry, population size and geographically-specific data, assisting business owners, the processing industry, associations, analysts and media interested in tracking and benchmarking small business card sales.
February 2010 - Q4 2009 SBCS Report New!
Main Street brick and mortar retailers and restaurants experienced year-over-year card sales declines again in Q4 2009, but reversed a trend of accelerating declines. Click on the link below to read the full report.
February 2010 > PDF
December 2009 - Special Issue
This Special Issue covers information from November 27- 29, 2009, and highlights comparative same store sales data from the 2008 and 2009 Black Friday periods.
December 2009 > PDF
November 2009 - Q3 2009 SBCS Report
Overall, year-over-year same store credit sales have declined for eight straight quarters, with Q3 2009 showing a 14.84% drop from Q3 2008. Click on the link below to read the full report.
November 2009 > PDF
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CAN Barometers
 Capital Access Network funds research through detailed polls and surveys of America’s small business owners. Periodically, we release our findings to allow small business owners insight into how current business trends are evolving.
July 2008 Small Business Barometer:
The results of this survey indicate that small business owners are receptive to having banks offer alternatives to loans, especially when the applicant cannot qualify for a loan.
July 2008 | PDF
January 2008 Small Business Barometer:
At the end of 2007, small business owners were looking ahead to 2008 and anticipating that access to working capital would be the number one barrier keeping them from reaching their annual goals. To combat this issue, many business owners were receptive to considering alternative funding options.
January 2008 | PDF
July 2007 Small Business Barometer:
According to the results of this survey, while many business owners see the value of Internet and web marketing, most are not taking advantage of current online opportunities.
July 2007 | PDF
March 2007 Small Business Barometer:
At the outset of 2007, many small business owners seemed to share a sense of optimism. Most planned to increase business spending through the course of the year, and they were willing to share perspectives on the ramifications of various credit issues.
March 2007 | PDF
November 2006 Small Business Barometer:
Small business owners discussed how their needs for business financing have changed, but many were still unaware of the alternatives currently available. In many hypothetical scenarios, businesses seem to rely on traditional methods of getting working capital.
November 2006 | PDF
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Small Business Tips
Find answers to common business questions in our simple-to-read tips.
Internet Marketing
The Internet makes many aspects of business ownership easier on today's business owners. Using this list of four websites designed to help any business owner, you can make the most of your web surfing time.
MORE > PDF
Entrepreneurship
In business, leading by example may be a little more difficult than it sounds. However by identifying some simple qualities shared by many successful business leaders, you will be able to see if you have what it takes to lead your business properly.
MORE > PDF
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