Sam Baitz | CEO | Business Funding Expert

Sam is an expert in small business financing and has been working at the company for more than a decade. Shield Funding has funded thousands of small businesses and has been a significant contributor to the phenomenal growth that many of those companies have experienced.

4 Top Resources For DIY Local Small Business Marketing

July 23, 2015 / by Sam Baitz / Marketing and Sales

Being a small business owner brings with it many challenges. Among those challenges includes deciding which projects you need to spend your precious budget on, and which projects you can learn and accomplish yourself. As a small business owner, it’s important to engage in local marketing, and it’s also important to know that you can […]

Top Ways People Use Small Business Loans

July 22, 2015 / by Sam Baitz / Financial Management

Starting a new business is nothing if not expensive. Many entrepreneurs will start off with great ideas, but, unfortunately, those ideas need the backing of a lot of capital in order to get off of the ground. Some entrepreneurs have the blessing of a trust fund, a rich family member, great credit, or even angel […]

How To Hire A Winning Salesperson

July 20, 2015 / by Sam Baitz / Marketing and Sales

According to Entreprenuer, the majority of small businesses fail in the first 5 years. They don’t fail because the business idea isn’t good, the CEO isn’t on top of things, or because they are offering a product or service that isn’t relevant to the market. No, they fail because they aren’t bringing in enough sales […]

Conflict Resolution Tips For Small Business Owners

July 12, 2015 / by Sam Baitz / Growth and Expansion

As a small business owner, there is a lot to worry about when it comes to employees. In fact, one thing that we don’t even think of is conflict resolution. As much as we want them to, people just aren’t always going to get along. Whether the issue is between you and an employee or […]

How To Deal With A Disgruntled Employee

July 11, 2015 / by Sam Baitz / Motivation and Inspiration

A recent Gallup poll discovered that nearly 87% of all employees are not happy in their position. While some are only slightly happy, this statistic shows that as a manager and/or business owner, you are likely to come across a very unhappy employee at some point during your career. What can you do to keep […]

Successful People Vs. Unsuccessful People

July 10, 2015 / by Sam Baitz / Motivation and Inspiration

How To “Triage” Business Problems And Solve Them

July 9, 2015 / by Sam Baitz / Growth and Expansion

As a business owner, you are likely to run into many different obstacles every day, whether they are moral, monetary, or relationship-related. Learning to “triage” these problems, or prioritize how to manage these issues and deal with them is the best way to keep your business running smoothly, as well as reduce your stress and strain. […]

Organizing Your Time To Be More Efficient

July 8, 2015 / by Sam Baitz / Motivation and Inspiration

A recent Huffington Post survey found that most people spend 25% of their workday reading and responding to emails. That’s a full quarter of your day just spent reading emails, many of which are unimportant or, at the very least, extremely low on the priority ladder. If you’re looking for ways to organize your time […]

Tips For Automating Your Business

July 7, 2015 / by Sam Baitz / Technology

Did you know that businesses that automated their marketing saw an increase of more than 450% in qualified leads? This is just one example of how automation can seriously improve your business. If you’re looking to increase leads, profits, or simply to simplify your life, here are some tips for automating your business. Automate Your […]

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