If you are going to raise money you need to understand valuation and to do that you need to understand an important little ratio- The Price Earnings Ratio! Read More

When Retailers Should Raise Prices and How

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From http://www.buyerzone.com 4361 days ago
Made Hot by: Ruth Stone on December 21, 2012 5:01 pm
Pricing intelligence is important to staying competitive. Industry Insights' columnist Gilon Miller explains how retailers can raise prices the right way. Read More

Should you hire using 1099 or W-2?

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From http://www.ddiy.co 4363 days ago
Made Hot by: Entrepreneurosaurus on December 21, 2012 2:50 pm
How do you decide whether to hire using a full-time W2 employee or a 1099 contractor? Here’s what you need to know and where to find the correct IRS forms. Read More
Still feeling a pinch from the Great Recession, but want to make changes in 2013 to better your financial position? Start by taking a look at your business’ finances and make a plan for the next year. Here are five money management resolutions that will ensure a better financial new year. Read More

Franchisors Should Really Not Become Bankers

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From http://franchisebizdirectory.com 4368 days ago
Made Hot by: Small Business Bluesman on December 21, 2012 1:16 am
A franchisor is a franchisor. Period. A lender...is a lender. Period. Lenders lend. Franchisors sell franchises. They shouldn't be lending money to franchisees. Read why. Read More

We’re Getting Audited! But What Does It Mean?

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From http://blog.paylane.com 4366 days ago
Made Hot by: thecorneroffice on December 18, 2012 7:48 pm
Getting audited by a Qualified Security Assessor is a tiresome, but crucial process for some companies. Read our blog post to find out what it is exactly and whether you should do it. Read More

How to Determine the Fundability of Your Business

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From http://www.sba.gov 4367 days ago
Made Hot by: InvernessGlenn on December 18, 2012 5:06 am
By Marco Carbajo. The definition of fundable is the capability of being funded or being bankable. A company’s fundability is crucial to obtaining the necessary funds needed to operate, develop and grow a business. Unfortunately, the most common mistake business owners make is applying for financing Read More

Pitching a VC: Why Financials Matter - VentureBlog

Avatar Posted by sundaydriver under Raising Capital
From http://www.ventureblog.com 4369 days ago
Made Hot by: Monsieur Eraser on December 15, 2012 12:54 am
I was once being pitched by a very smart entrepreneur who, when he got to the slide about his companies financials, said "I made all of this up, but here you have it." On the one hand, it was an pretty flippant approach to a relatively crucial aspect of his... Read More
Ready or not, the holiday season is upon us and the end of the year is fast approaching. While it is quite a nice time of year (cold weather notwithstanding) there are many additional stresses –purchasing the perfect Christmas sweater, managing the logistics of family holiday time, making travel a Read More

Figuring Out Your Budget For A Franchise

Avatar Posted by franpro under Franchises
From http://franchisebizdirectory.com 4371 days ago
Made Hot by: Marketing_Mashup on December 14, 2012 5:53 am
before you buy a franchise-or any type of business that you want to be the owner of, you must spend time figuring out your budget. It sure beats guessing what it is, when you land on an opportunity to purchase a franchise. Read More
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