The future of franchising is looking bright: In September, the U.S. Census Bureau reported that 10.5 percent of all businesses with paid employees were franchises in 2007, the latest data year, and that they generated a staggering $1.3 trillion in annual sales. Read More

Five Rules of Raising Capital

Avatar Posted by bea.alonzo under Raising Capital
From http://lalawag.com 5079 days ago
Made Hot by: Monsieur Eraser on January 3, 2011 2:13 pm
Getting money for your start-up is, quite simply, a huge pain in the ass. Some people are lucky enough to have a windfall of cash, or have stumbled upon a project that took off enough to fund their bigger ideas. However, many of us have to pound the pavement looking for capital when trying to do so Read More

Hey Lady, Got a Quarter?

Avatar Posted by lkpetrolino under Raising Capital
From http://www.365daysofstartups.com 5084 days ago
Made Hot by: Cathode Ray Dude on December 30, 2010 10:23 pm
Do you feel as though that question encompasses your funding strategy?

Frustrated with the (lack of) bank loans?

Wondering how in the heck you are going to fund your start-up?

Help is here! Here are 7 ways to raise cash for your company that don’t involve going to the bank. Read More

Will New Regulations Clip Super Angels’ Wings?

Avatar Posted by NetworkSolutions under Finance
From http://www.networksolutions.com 5089 days ago
Made Hot by: HomeBusinessMedia on December 27, 2010 2:27 am
By Karen Axelton

Have you heard of “super angels”? While regular angel investors put money into small businesses individually or in groups, super angels also manage other people’s investments in startups. In recent years, super angels have become a more important source of financing for small bu Read More

Why Do You Want To Do It?

Avatar Posted by franpro under Franchises
From http://www.thefranchisekingblog.com 5088 days ago
Made Hot by: Small Business Tribe on December 26, 2010 2:50 pm
If you're currently employed, why would you want to even consider becoming your own boss? Don't you know that there are millions of people out of work? You should be grateful that you even have a job! You're crazy...you shouldn't... Read More
Kris Kringle runs a large toy manufacturing plant based in the North Pole. Recently things haven't been so jolly. Hear Santa talk about his business in this short video. The video doesn't necessarily tell you any details, but it's worth a few minutes. Read More

TaxProf Blog: What Are Taxes For?

Avatar Posted by iya.villa under Taxes
From http://taxprof.typepad.com 5095 days ago
Made Hot by: Monsieur Eraser on December 24, 2010 4:33 pm
Should the primary purpose of taxation be to support the government or maximize economic growth?
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The Paperless Check Emerges in 2011

Avatar Posted by vantagepoint under Finance
From http://blog.vantagecard.com 5092 days ago
Made Hot by: BusinessBloggerPro on December 23, 2010 2:44 pm
I envision a better ACH. One that lets me pay anyone from any personal or business checking account I choose without having to give up my sensitive account information or authorization to withdraw funds. It would be very secure and I would control when I choose to make a payment. Read More

Raising Capital

Avatar Posted by bea.alonzo under Raising Capital
From http://www.tdslaw.com 5095 days ago
Made Hot by: Big Business Boogaloo on December 21, 2010 4:47 pm
Raising and managing capital is a business’ biggest challenge, regardless of its stage of development. Whether you are a tech start-up or a successful business in expansion mode, you can sharpen the focus of your fundraising plan if you first take the time to understand the different stages of deve Read More

Self-Employed? Year-End Tax Breaks

Avatar Posted by MMarquit under Taxes
From http://www.moneyedup.com 5096 days ago
Made Hot by: ronika on December 19, 2010 8:17 pm
You are running out of time to take tax breaks related to your business. Here are some things to consider if you are self-employed and looking for a way to squeeze in a tax break or two. Read More
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