Getting a meeting with a potential investor is the first step; now you've got to get that presentation perfect and make your pitch. Read More
With numbers too large to fathom, sometimes you need visual cues. Jack Danield helps understand the deficit in this video clip. Read More
Capital for small businesses has been hard to come by for the past few years, and venture capital has been especially so. But now a particular kind of VC—venture capital from corporations—may be making a comeback.
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You know about IRAs, 401(k)s and traditional pension plans. You probably aren’t familiar with cash balance plans, but you should be. They could well be the solution you’re looking for when it comes to maximizing your retirement savings without being wholly dependent on the whims of Wall Street. Read More
I stand a soap box quite often in this blog and talk about how it's not about Price, it's about Coverage and I honestly believe that. But I'm always trying to save people money. Read More
You don’t have to be an accountant or an MBA to do a business plan, but you will be better off with a basic understanding of these six essential financial terms. Otherwise, you’re doomed to either having somebody else develop and explain your numbers, or not having your numbers correct.

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Amy Nichols, an inspiring entrepreneur who turned her lifelong love of dogs into a growing national franchise of upscale dog day care, spa and boarding facilities, was one of 25 women awarded SmartCEO Magazine’s “Brava! Women Business Achievement Award.”... Read More
When most people think of “seasonal” types of franchise businesses, they think of things like painting services, lawn care franchises, and concepts related to the wedding industry. There are some cool benefits to owning a seasonla franchise business... Read More
Businesses cut back on their orders for heavy machinery, computers, autos and airplanes in April, reducing demand for long-lasting manufactured goods by the largest amount in six months. Read More
A young franchise company out of Vancouver, BC, may not have the marketing team at Netflix freaking out all that much, but Toni Carlos and Sue Bacey don't really care. These ladies couldn't help but notice that there has been lots of interest in DVD's... Read More
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