eMail marketing provider PadiAct uses the Avangate e-commerce platform to invoice B2B clients. Claudiu Murariu, co-founder, says: "Invoicing was a very big deal for us. We were only three people and it was essential that we got paid as soon as possible."

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A 40 hour work week may be full time for the typical employee, but running a franchise that requires in-person support throughout its course can top that, with some franchisees present at their locations 50-60 hours a week or more. Read More
At the heart of any successful franchise evaluation is the process where you contact existing franchisees to learn firsthand about their experiences in the franchise system as business owners. Jerry Pollio has pointers for how to approach this stage of the evaluation process. Read More
Today, small business loans - especially bank loans - are harder to come by. What are the reasons and what are the alternatives? Read More
This is a swell way to raise seed capital. Apply to As Seen on TV's new crowdfunding platform. If you are able to raise money, the company may put you on television! Booyeah! Read More
In this franchise review, I take a deep-dive into the Martinizing franchise. What a boring business! (In a good way.) Read this review and you'll see what I mean about boring. Read More
Good Franchise News: SBA financing for commercial real estate, equipment and leasehold improvements known as “504 loans” increased 67% in 2012 to $2.5 billion in total project finance. 504 loan volume nearly doubled between 2010 and 2012, while 7(a) volume ticked up nearly 12%. Read More
Cash is king. Merchant cash advance is a good solution for small business owners who may need to borrow cash for emergency expenses on a short notice. Read More
The G8 nations met this week to discuss the issue of corporate tax avoidance. Information where companies are reporting high earnings and low staff will be shared among the G8 nations to fill a $3 trillion dollar tax gap. Read More
Every now and then, a shift in financial strategy or an unexpected event leads to a debt to the IRS. Here are three approaches worth considering for paying back the debt. Read More
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