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All business owners want to know what their business is worth. The problem with answering that question is this: At the end of the day, no matter what the books say,the business is only worth what someone is willing to pay for it. Learn about how we approach answering such a complex question. Read More

Small businesses that deal in cash like food trucks and salons need to protect themselves against errors involving cash and theft. Here’s 20 cash handling best practices your business should follow so everything runs smoothly. Read More

Raising outside capital is never easy. But, you need to know that your investor will be your new “partner, ” and you need to know that there is a “value-add” with that capital. Whether industry sector perspective or influence; possible relationships or influence with essential potential customers Read More

This 5 point checklist will help you decide if VC funding is suitable for your business, as well as seek out the right type of VCs (and how.) Read More

Cash flow is king in every business, and that's created by pursuing ways to increase profits. Here are seven ways to increase restaurant profits and keep your books out of the red. Read More

Energy bills are increasingly taking a bigger chunk out of small business budgets. You can lower how much you pay by being proactive, using energy-efficient devices and monitoring your energy usage. The following 20 energy apps, tools, platforms and websites will help you monitor how your small bus Read More

Buying a franchise is one of those major life decisions. It shouldn't be taken lightly. If you're thinking about buying a franchise business, there are two things that happen-and both of them will change everything for you. Read More

... Or why *any* valuation you get for your business is a pointless and useless number.

Focus on the deal *structure*, not a particular number. Read More

For starters, there are a myriad of factors that will be considered in your search for institutional financing. To answer your question very directly however, typically 80% of small business owners will not qualify for bank financing, for one reason or the other. Keep reading for tips and options. Read More