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Posted by sjekic under Raising Capital
From http://www.crowdclan.com 3840 days ago
Made Hot by: AmyJordan on May 29, 2014 5:17 pm

Interviews can reveal how much a project means to its creator, where the person found the idea, as well as a project’s big vision. Sometimes, when crowdfunding a single goal, supporters miss that “bigger picture.” Exposing these elements improves crowdfunding promotion, yes, but it also reveals the Read More

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Marketing Tips For Your Crowdfunding Campaign

Posted by sjekic under Raising Capital
From http://www.crowdfundingcampaignpromotion.com 3840 days ago
Made Hot by: Webdev1 on May 29, 2014 5:17 pm

Consider anybody within your online network as a potential investor. The best way to get your network involved is through varies social media pages and SMS messaging. If you have their phone number shoot off a text message or even pick up the phone and make some calls (some people still do this) te Read More

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Customer Service Costs In Franchising

Posted by franpro under Franchises
From http://www.franchisebizdirectory.com 3836 days ago
Made Hot by: techmedia on May 29, 2014 7:57 am

Customer service costs in franchising are part of the business model. Check out this infographic about this important topic on the Franchise Biz Directory blog. Nowsourcing Inc. did the infographic. Read More

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The 7 Deadly Financial Sins of Small Businesses

Posted by CateCosta under Finance
From http://www.entrepreneur.com 3845 days ago
Made Hot by: thelastword on May 28, 2014 12:24 pm

This year's tax season has finally been put to bed. And many people -- both small-business owners and consumers -- are breathing a collective sigh of relief. However, there is a fundamental difference between business and personal finances when it comes to taxes. While the “average Joe” may not hav Read More

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What’s The Scoop on Ice Cream Franchises?

Posted by airabongco under Franchises
From http://smallbiztrends.com 3836 days ago
Made Hot by: OpenSourceMedia on May 28, 2014 12:32 am

There seems to be a trend towards healthier forms of ice cream. With lots of frozen yogurt joints, ice cream franchises are facing some trouble. Take a look at it in this article. Read More

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Crowdfunding Promotion Tactics

Posted by sjekic under Raising Capital
From http://www.crowdfundingcampaignpromotion.com 3840 days ago
Made Hot by: bloggerpalooza on May 27, 2014 7:27 am

Crowdfunding Promotion Tactics 101!
You can start as many Kickstarter campaigns as you please. However, if you do not let people know about them there is a slim chance that your goal will be met. Your campaign has to be active, so the chances of it being funded increase. Therefore, today we are go Read More

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Planning Your Investment Tax Strategy for the Rest of the Year

Posted by MMarquit under Taxes
From http://www.taxdebthelp.com 3840 days ago
Made Hot by: ObjectOriented on May 27, 2014 12:45 am

Here are some tax implications to keep in mind when planning your investment strategy for 2014 and beyond. Read More

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Bad Credit Business Financing: Don’t Assume when it Comes to your Cash Flows

Posted by 27will under Finance
From http://horizonbusinessfunding.com 3840 days ago
Made Hot by: OpenSourceMedia on May 27, 2014 12:15 am

Small business owners with bad credit have financing challenges which make it more important that they pay attention to their cash flows. In order to protect the health of their businesses, they should never make assumptions regarding their financing. Read More

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Investigating The Feel-Good Franchises

Posted by franpro under Franchises
From http://www.sba.gov 3843 days ago
Made Hot by: logistico on May 22, 2014 8:38 am

If you’re looking to become a franchise owner, have you thought about targeting opportunities that provide feel-good products and services? In this SBA.gov article, I go through a few franchises in the "feel good" category. Read More

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Bad Credit Business Loans and the Importance of Funding for Main Street

Posted by 27will under Finance
From http://horizonbusinessfunding.com 3843 days ago
Made Hot by: NanoTechnologyMedia on May 22, 2014 8:00 am

While loan volume has been reported as increasing in the US, there remains a crunch in financing for the smaller to medium sized businesses that fall into this blanket definition. Read More