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Posted by amabaie under Finance
From http://www.allbusiness.com 3342 days ago
Made Hot by: bloggerpalooza on October 6, 2015 10:20 am

In the excitement of becoming self-employed, it’s easy to overlook some of the most important areas of your finances. However, if you want to be successful, you need to make sure you are ready for what comes your way–for both your business and personal finances. Read More

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Crowdfunding the way the SMBs want to know

Posted by ivanpw under Raising Capital
From http://smb.guru 3344 days ago
Made Hot by: fusionswim on October 3, 2015 12:58 pm

Small business owners are usually concerned about loans financing while overlooking the new wave possibilities the Crowdfunding brings.

I've shared some thoughts of success and pitfalls of crowdfunding as well as shed some light on types of crowdfunding that SMB startups need to know. Read More

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How Much Cash Should Your Business Have in Its Safety Net?

Posted by Caron_Beesley under Finance
From http://blog.fundbox.com 3344 days ago
Made Hot by: PMVirtual on October 3, 2015 10:38 am

Everyone needs a safety net. But just how much cash should you have in reserves to support your business should sales take a dive, a top sales producer quits, a big client starts getting delinquent with their payments, or you’re unexpectedly struck by an illness?

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7 Cash Flow Surprises and How to Avoid Them

Posted by Caron_Beesley under Finance
From http://blog.fundbox.com 3346 days ago
Made Hot by: Webdev1 on October 1, 2015 10:16 am

The concept of cash flow management is a basic one; it means doing everything possible to ensure money is coming into the business as quickly as possible and exiting it as slowly as possible. You’ll also need to keep an eye on the horizon so that you’re not surprised by an unexpected cash outlay.
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The 5 Biggest Mistakes People Make When Buying a Franchise

Posted by franpro under Franchises
From http://quickbooks.intuit.com 3347 days ago
Made Hot by: NolanGreen on September 30, 2015 9:06 pm

Investing in a franchise is a major decision. While on the one hand you're buying into a proven model, you have no evidence it will work in your town or in the location you choose. Don't make these mistakes! Read More

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Free Franchise Tips For New Franchisees

Posted by franpro under Franchises
From https://www.thefranchiseking.com 3349 days ago
Made Hot by: BizWise on September 28, 2015 10:02 am

New franchisees need advice, too-more than ever. That’s because the small business landscape is getting a lot more competitive. All small business owners are trying like heck to get attention from prospective customers and future clients. It’s quite a challenge in today’s noisy, noisy world. I... Read More

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Use Business Intelligence to Better Manage Your Cash Flow

Posted by Caron_Beesley under Finance
From https://www.fundera.com 3349 days ago
Made Hot by: sundaydriver on September 28, 2015 8:53 am

Bloated inventory is always going to be a threat to business cash flow. To lessen the problem and free up cash flow, small businesses need controls in place, and inventory needs must be prioritized.

In theory, that’s great, but how can you determine which products contribute most to your bottom Read More

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Do You Really Need to Spend Money to Make Money? - Tweak Your Biz

Posted by DanGoss under Finance
From http://tweakyourbiz.com 3350 days ago
Made Hot by: steefen on September 27, 2015 8:41 pm

Do you really need to spend money to make money? This article explores the value of taking th elonger, harder road. Read More

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Franchise Business Links: The Passing Of Fred DeLuca And More

Posted by franpro under Franchises
From https://www.thefranchiseking.com 3354 days ago
Made Hot by: fusionswim on September 23, 2015 8:40 am

From The Franchise King Blog: Here are the latest franchise business links topping the franchise news cycle this month. Let's start with the sad news about Fred DeLuca, the co-founder of Subway. Read More

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Understanding Franchise Fees and Expenses

Posted by franpro under Franchises
From http://www.franchisedirect.com 3357 days ago
Made Hot by: sundaydriver on September 20, 2015 2:09 pm

Opening a franchise like any business comes with a number of fees. Read this post to get a better understanding of the expenses before you make any formal commitment. Read More