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Starting Your Business With a 401(k) - http://www.smartmoney.com

Posted by ShawnHessinger under Raising Capital
From http://www.smartmoney.com 4757 days ago
Made Hot by: BusinessBloggerPro on April 22, 2011 2:45 pm

Starting your business with your 401(k) is becoming an increasingly popular option for tax strapped entrepreneurs, according to this article from SmartMoney, part of the Wall Street Journal Digital Network. But the controversial practice, which often involves a "Rollover as Business Startup" to avo Read More

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5 Fantastic Reasons To Become A Franchise Owner

Posted by lkpetrolino under Franchises
From http://www.365daysofstartups.com 4756 days ago
Made Hot by: stillwagon428 on April 21, 2011 5:45 pm

1. To Avoid Dysfunctional Bosses

Some bosses have major mood swings. Do you enjoy having a new boss every 20 minutes?

Sometimes, no matter how hard you try to be a model employee, some bosses just can't be pleased. I know that you may find this hard to believe, but bosses are human, too. They Read More

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Simple Key to Building Wealth

Posted by AnnEvanston under Finance
From http://www.mywealthspa.com 4769 days ago
Made Hot by: SusanBerland on April 16, 2011 8:12 pm

Sometimes we borrow my mom’s car but we have owned just one for awhile. I want to get another car but since learning this Read More

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Food Franchises; Tips on Choosing a Food Franchise

Posted by franpro under Franchises
From http://www.thefranchisekingblog.com 4770 days ago
Made Hot by: Entrepreneurosaurus on April 11, 2011 7:20 pm

In this guest post over at The Franchise King Blog, the actual owner-the franchisee of a Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) shares some great tips for those interested in exploring a food franchise. Read More

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Your Biggest Customer Just Walked - Now What?

Posted by stillwagon428 under Finance
From http://www.openforum.com 4771 days ago
Made Hot by: James John on April 11, 2011 12:39 am

Last week, you were successfully running a very profitable $5 million company. Then, the unthinkable happened. You lost your largest customer. Unfortunately, without them, you are now running an unprofitable $2 million company. What are the first steps to take to rebuild your business? Read More

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Eight Ways To Increase Your Small Business Revenue

Posted by ShawnHessinger under Finance
From http://www.entrepreneur.com 4776 days ago
Made Hot by: BusinessBloggerPro on April 6, 2011 8:33 pm

Here are eight ways to increase your small business revenue or "boost your business' bottom line" as the article puts it. This is certainly something many small businesses can relate to and I want to thank Jim Kukral for tweeting this link earlier today which lead to me discovering the post. (Thank Read More

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How to Start a Debt Collection Agency

Posted by bigmoneyweb under Raising Capital
From http://bigmoneyweb.com 4779 days ago
Made Hot by: Small Business Tribe on April 6, 2011 3:19 am

For those wondering how to start a collection agency, this industry offers an excellent way to grow your wealth. Debt collection agencies work by collecting debt payments from individuals or businesses that owe debts to banks or stores. Most collection agencies act as creditor agents, and make mone Read More

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27 Money-Saving Tips From Successful Small Businesses

Posted by tuckerleroy under Finance
From http://www.openforum.com 4773 days ago
Made Hot by: steeldawn on April 5, 2011 7:24 pm

I've collected 27 money-saving tips from real small businesses that are succeeding in a tough economy. Real people, real businesses and real ideas to help you cut costs, lower your overhead, and still reach your target market and build your business. Read More

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Young Entrepreneurs' Tips For Becoming A Great Salesperson

Posted by Jed under Finance
From http://www.openforum.com 4780 days ago
Made Hot by: Big Business Boogaloo on April 1, 2011 11:17 pm

Based on a question I received from aspiring entrepreneur Rachel Meadows, of Minneapolis, I asked the Young Entrepreneur Council for tips on how to become a better salesperson so readers can increase their bottom lines. Read More

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3 Things Your Accountant May Not Be Telling You

Posted by stillwagon428 under Finance
From http://www.openforum.com 4783 days ago
Made Hot by: Small Business Bluesman on March 27, 2011 11:27 pm

Working with an accountant usually is a smart strategy for handling your taxes and tax planning. More than 80 percent of small business owners do just that. However, be aware that your accountant may not tell you everything you’d want to know. Read More