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Posted by amabaie under Raising Capital
From http://www.cnbc.com 4744 days ago
Made Hot by: argentisgroup on December 5, 2011 4:18 pm

The collapse of the housing market has highlighted how entrepreneurs are routinely compelled to bet the house on their businesses. For many, taking the risk is tempting because their home may be their largest asset and loans against home equity are easier to find than business loans. Also, such loa Read More

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How long does it take to for solar to start generating income?

Posted by amabaie under Finance
From http://www.solarontarioblog.ca 4745 days ago
Made Hot by: crom84 on December 2, 2011 8:31 pm

In business, time is money. We have added solar power generation to our business income streams. Let's look at long does it take for the investment to start generating income. Read More

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Are You Pricing Your Products TOO Low?

Posted by MMarquit under Finance
From http://personaldividends.com 4751 days ago
Made Hot by: stillwagon428 on November 28, 2011 4:45 pm

With all of the frenzy surrounding Black Friday deals, and how they can benefit customers, businesses need to take some time out to consider whether or not offering deep discounts is best for their own businesses. Read More

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Everything You Need to Know About Negotiating Summed Up Into 2 Words

Posted by sannwood under Finance
From http://www.openforum.com 4749 days ago
Made Hot by: Entrepreneurosaurus on November 28, 2011 6:59 am

Do you hate negotiating? Is it the confrontational aspect that makes you uncomfortable? The good news is that it’s really not that hard to negotiate well, as long as you remember two words: walk away. Let me show you what I mean by that. Read More

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7 Ways To Throw A Great Company Party Without Going Broke

Posted by maplesummit under Finance
From http://www.openforum.com 4758 days ago
Made Hot by: amadon on November 22, 2011 7:02 pm

Fortunately, it is possible to get festive without breaking the bank. Here are seven ideas to get you started. Read More

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11 Things You Should Never Do When Taking On Investors

Posted by sannwood under Finance
From http://www.openforum.com 4767 days ago
Made Hot by: HomeBusinessMedia on November 12, 2011 7:11 pm

Hooking in investors is crucial for your business's growth. Make the most of your partnership and avoid these mistakes. Read More

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Make Your Local Franchise Business Stand Out!

Posted by franpro under Franchises
From http://thefranchiseking.com 4768 days ago
Made Hot by: Entrepreneurosaurus on November 11, 2011 4:18 am

If you're the owner of a franchise business, and you want to clobber your competitors, there are ways to do it. Now, I know that you have a 30-page franchise contract that's chock full of rules.. Read More

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Decoding The New Tax Rules For Merchants

Posted by maplesummit under Finance
From http://www.openforum.com 4768 days ago
Made Hot by: tuckerleroy on November 9, 2011 4:35 pm

A new tax law that recently went into effect might complicate your tax reporting this year. Here's a closer look. Read More

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Asking for a Raise: Keep Your “Needs” Out of It

Posted by MMarquit under Finance
From http://www.moneyedup.com 4772 days ago
Made Hot by: sannwood on November 7, 2011 7:42 pm

Even though it’s important to you to meet specific financial goals, your employer isn’t as worried about what you consider “needs.” Don't use your current financial situation and as reasons that you “deserve” a raise. Read More

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3 Executives Share "Little Bets" That Paid Off

Posted by Jed under Finance
From http://www.openforum.com 4773 days ago
Made Hot by: BusinessBloggerPro on November 7, 2011 12:55 am

Overcome the challenge of limited resources with a series of low-risk actions that might have a big payoff. We asked three members of Vistage, a peer group organization for business owners and senior executives, to shed some light on the types of little bets that typically yield big results. Read More