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How to Start Up with Limited Funds - http://businessinyou.bis.gov.uk

Posted by wickedkire under Finance
From http://businessinyou.bis.gov.uk 4027 days ago
Made Hot by: problogger78 on April 30, 2013 7:14 pm

All of us want to start big, but how can we make it big if we can only afford to start small? Here are a few things to consider when starting up with limited funding. Read More

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Are You Prepared to Apply for a Business Loan?

Posted by businesstrader under Raising Capital
From http://www.noobpreneur.com 4023 days ago
Made Hot by: seobromino on April 30, 2013 3:25 pm

These are the steps that are usually required in order have a company's start-up loan approved, as well as alternative funding sources, accessible when needed. Read More

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Small Businesses Divided on Internet Sales Tax

Posted by mmangen under Taxes
From http://smallbiztrends.com 4027 days ago
Made Hot by: bloggerpalooza on April 30, 2013 12:06 am

The U.S. Senate is expected to vote this week on an Internet sales tax. The proposed law aims to give states the power to require out-of-state sellers to collect sales tax for online sales.

If you think this issue sounds familiar, you’d be right. It’s legislation that has been kicked around for Read More

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Are Franchise Businesses a Safer Option

Posted by businesstrader under Franchises
From http://www.bizlistings.com.au 4026 days ago
Made Hot by: Monsieur Eraser on April 29, 2013 1:23 am

When investing in a franchise business you are buying into an already proven business concept, which can sometimes be the safer option. Read More

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Lending to Home Based Businesses is Increasing

Posted by ShawnHessinger under Raising Capital
From http://smallbiztrends.com 4025 days ago
Made Hot by: Sun Tzu Business Guide on April 28, 2013 10:46 pm

Kabbage Inc. has seen dramatic increase in the company's lending to home based businesses, especially Ebay and Amazon sellers. Trends show small business lending in general is also finally on the increase. Check out the details and a graph to show how funding to home based businesses is on the rise Read More

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What to Do When Your Franchise Business Is Slow

Posted by franpro under Franchises
From http://www.franchwire.com 4031 days ago
Made Hot by: centrifugePR on April 28, 2013 11:52 am

Joel Libava, The Franchise King, has some great advice on what to do when you hit some franchise problems. There are a few things you can do; one of them does not include giving up. Read more. Read More

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Financial Factoring For Business

Posted by Sian Phillips under Raising Capital
From http://tweakyourbiz.com 4027 days ago
Made Hot by: ObjectOriented on April 27, 2013 12:56 pm

By Tina Hamilton

Keeping your head above water in the business sector is challenging. But given our downed economy further complications can arise. For example, businesses often face piles of unpaid invoices and contracts sitting on a desk that collect months of dust, and usher debt to the busin Read More

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McDonald's McFranchisees Are Getting Mad

Posted by franpro under Franchises
From http://www.thefranchiseking.com 4032 days ago
Made Hot by: Small Business Bluesman on April 27, 2013 1:15 am

Why are McDonald's franchisees getting mad? Are they not making enough money? Are profits down? Could it have something to do with the US dollar? Find out on The Franchise King Blog. Read More

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Cautions for fast-growing startups

Posted by chrissyastbury under Raising Capital
From http://www.waspbarcode.com 4027 days ago
Made Hot by: OpenSourceMedia on April 25, 2013 11:21 pm

There are three concepts entrepreneurs must understand and regularly evaluate when securing funding and establishing a financial strategy for a fast-growing startup – burn rate, time to out of cash, and time to close. Read More

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