Get $10,000 In Economic Injury Disaster Grants
Would an extra $10,000 make it easier to run your business right now? If so, then take a look at the government’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) Advance program. It’s structured as an advance against a loan and functions as a cash grant. To receive the funds, apply at the Small Business Administration’s web site. […]
Making the CARES Act Work for You
The new Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES) established stimulus programs to help many different sectors of the US economy. It includes $350 million for small businesses in the form of a loan program known as the Paycheck Protection Program. The big benefit is that the loan will be forgiven if certain criteria […]
How ACG of Americas Uses Bento for Business for Remote Working
Remote working isn’t new to all of our customers. ACG of Americas was founded in 2007 and has operated with remote teams since its founding. The company provides network security services specifically for companies with remote operates, so its business is strong right now. We talked to Juan Carlos Sánchez Pignalosa, the company’s CEO and […]
Using Bento Cards with a Remote Workforce
One of the great things about Bento cards is their incredible versatility. That comes in handy right now that business isn’t usual. I talked to Tyler Watt, one of our customer success specialists, about ways that customers can manage their Bento cards for remote working. He had five ideas: Create new cards for delivery purchases: […]
Top 10 Ways To Manage Time and Cost in Construction
The best construction managers constantly search for new ways to reduce time and cost. It’s a challenge juggling multiple worksites, workers and construction expenses. Top performers weighed in on old and new methods for consistently reaching their goals. While some are time-honored favorites, others might provide the key for reducing waste and stress across the […]
Ways To Support Small Businesses Right Now
I’m writing this from my comfy home office, because I am one of many people who has the luxury of doing so. We’re able to operate remotely, so that’s what we’re doing. But we know that many small businesses and non-profits can’t operate as usual. Bento for Business was founded because we believe that small […]
How Bento Works with Ad Agencies
Although developing new ads is an inventive endeavor, running an advertising business is a little less glamorous. Whether your creative runs online or out-of-home, Bento for Business has tools for better expense management and purchasing. We can help you manage programmatic advertising, paid social media, and office expense expenses. Our controls have saved our customers […]
How Bento Works with Interior Designers
Interior design is a wonderfully creative business that makes people’s lives better. Whether it’s a dining room where a family celebrates, a hospital waiting room that soothes anxious patients, or an office set for maximum collaboration, this work makes a difference. It’s also a business, and that’s why we help with expense management for interior […]
5 Steps to Sustaining Growth for Construction Companies
After years of strong growth, construction companies in many parts of the country are seeing an economic slowdown. And, of course, contractors in many parts of the country are entering their seasonally slow period. The good news? This gives you a moment to breathe. You can focus on your business, not your building. Here is […]
Use Bento for Managing a Remote Workforce
Although the topic of managing a remote workforce is in the news because of coronovirus quarantines, it’s not new. In 2018, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that on an average day, 23.7% of employed persons worked from home. On average, they worked just 2.94 hours at home, most likely catching up on email […]
7 Tips for Managing Multiple Projects Without Adding Overhead
Managing multiple projects may be a good problem to have, but it can still be a problem—especially for the back-office overhead. Inefficiencies that crop up and tools that can be used to manage projects can increase overhead, slowing your business down if you aren’t careful. Bento for Business works with thousands of small businesses across […]
