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Russ Shumaker

Russ Shumaker

Russ Shumaker is an innovative business leader with board room experience on insight teams ranging from agency startups to nonprofits and global enterprises, including managing a $250M portfolio. He completed his MBA at Pepperdine University with an emphasis on marketing, strategy, and organizational development and has an MA from Fuller Graduate School. He currently serves as President of On Belay Management Consulting.

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midterm election
Business Growth

What the 2022 Midterm Election Results Mean for Small Businesses

November 21, 2022

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How Small Business Credit is Determined and How to Improve Yours

November 11, 2022

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Archive

Understand the Impact of an Unsecured Personal Guarantee on a Business Loan

November 10, 2022

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Archive

How to Tell Good Debt vs. Bad Debt for Small Businesses

November 9, 2022

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Why an October Stock Slump Means Bad News for Small Businesses

November 3, 2022

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The Best QSR Restaurant Loans for Business Owners

October 24, 2022

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Archive

Should You Use a Personal Loan to Start a Business?

October 24, 2022

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Business Operations

How to Choose the Best Business Owner Insurance Policy

October 20, 2022

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Financial Management

Why Business Owners Must Pay Attention to Retail Sales Reports

October 19, 2022

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September Jobs Report
Archive

What the September Jobs Report Means for Inflation and Recession Prospects

October 18, 2022

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Archive

How Much Does It Cost to Open a Spa

October 14, 2022

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Business Operations

What the Federal Reserve’s Third 75 Basis Point Interest Rate Hike Means for Small Businesses

October 10, 2022

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Government Loan Programs

Hurricane Ian Disaster Relief Options for Business Owners

October 4, 2022

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Business Loans

Small Business Loan Options After Hurricane Ian

October 3, 2022

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essential things to prepare for Recession
Business Operations

8 Essential Things Small Business Owners Must Do to Prepare for a Recession

September 28, 2022

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Financing by Industry

Top Loans to Finance a Hotel or Motel Business

September 12, 2022

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