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Small Business Finance Forum: Budgets Critical to Running a Business - http://blog.smallbusinessgrowthcapital.com

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From http://blog.smallbusinessgrowthcapital.com 3699 days ago
Made Hot by: steefen on March 18, 2014 3:13 pm

Creating an annual budget helps you think strategically and consider all of your company's operations from a higher perspective. When crafting an annual budget, you must look at sales, marketing, employees, rent, maintenance, computer, travel, etc. and consider the financial impact on your business Read More

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Crowdfunding Startup Valuation Tips!

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From http://www.crowdclan.com 3698 days ago
Made Hot by: techmedia on March 17, 2014 8:59 am

Crowdfunding flips the traditional notion of startup valuation onto its head. Instead of the market telling you what your startup’s worth, you must identify a number as the project creator before launching a campaign. Read More

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When Do Small Business Loans Become Important for Growth?

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From http://horizonbusinessfunding.com 3712 days ago
Made Hot by: cherry93 on March 10, 2014 11:13 am

Applying and being approved for capital are one thing, while using the capital in a strategically efficient way is another. Here is some advice for business owners on how they can make sure they get the most out of what they are approved for. Read More

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Crowdfunding: Building a New Marketplace

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From http://www.businessbanter.com 3708 days ago
Made Hot by: mikehartman1 on March 6, 2014 3:41 pm

Crowdfunding is a new way of raising funds and checking product viability before the project has even been created or published. Here's how crowd funding is building a new marketplace. Read More

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5 Tips for Solving Your Cash Flow Woes

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From http://www.bizsuccessguide.com 3707 days ago
Made Hot by: techmedia on March 5, 2014 11:42 pm

Several small businesses are faced with cash flow woes, and from time to time get threatened with this heavy financial burden.

But how do you survive in the midst of this financial distress? You sure require workable strategies to get out of this quagmire. Here are a few tips for you Read More

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Ladies: Join us to Learn About Financing For Your Business

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From http://smallbiztrends.com 3708 days ago
Made Hot by: robinandy58 on March 5, 2014 6:39 pm

Here is a seminar that is geared towards women business owners. Now, they can work together with fellow women entrepreneurs and learn more about financing their business. Read More

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How Much Does Influency Cost? Sometimes It's $19 Billion

Posted by jeffyablon under Raising Capital
From http://answerguy.com 3715 days ago
Made Hot by: sophia2 on February 27, 2014 6:34 pm

In buying WhatsApp for $19 billion, Facebook set the bounty on your head as a marketing target at about $40 worth of Influency. That could turn out to be cheap. Read More

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Mezzanine Debt: Growth and Acquisition Capital

Posted by Exit Promise under Raising Capital
From http://exitpromise.com 3721 days ago
Made Hot by: AmyJordan on February 22, 2014 2:42 am

As markets recover post-recession, business owners are presented with growth opportunities. These opportunities may include:
1.Financing an acquisition
2.Entering a new market
3.Launching a new product line
4.Expanding a plant or adding a new manufacturing process
5.Adding a new distribution Read More

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9 Dirty Secrets of Crowdfunding: What Entrepreneurs Need to Know

Posted by thursdayb under Raising Capital
From http://tech.co 3721 days ago
Made Hot by: steefen on February 20, 2014 1:47 pm

Since its emergence, crowdfunding seemed as if it was the panacea for all early stage startups seeking funds. Although it has undoubtedly changed the capital landscape, crowdfunding poses some downsides that entrepreneurs often overlook.

What are these drawbacks that you should be aware of? We Read More

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Financing a business - Eight essential steps to prepare yourself for investors

Posted by CateCosta under Raising Capital
From http://www.startupsmart.com.au 3726 days ago
Made Hot by: centrifugePR on February 16, 2014 2:20 am

Bringing investors into your start-up will be one of the most important decisions you will make about your company. Here are nine tips that will get you on your way. Read More