In its first year, Kiva, a non-profit microlending organization, helped fund a spinach farmer in Cambodia, a hot dog stand man in Nicaragua, a carpenter in Gaza, a bee keeper in Ghana, and a fish seller in Uganda. Behind each of these businesses lies a story. Now we can add Detroit stories to the m
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Kiva microlending does good, helps businesses do well
Posted by digitalvision under Raising CapitalFrom http://blog.thedetroithub.com 4893 days ago
Make Your Projections Realistic
Posted by CFOWISE under FinanceFrom http://cfowise.com 4894 days ago
A common concern often raised by experts who review business plans and financial projections has to do with under-estimated selling, general, and administrative (SG&A) cost assumptions. As a business scales, variable costs ratchet in tendem. But SG&A is often driven by factors other than sales.
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This Week's Franchise PR Lesson; How To Ruin a Less Than Stellar Reputation Even More
Posted by franpro under FranchisesFrom http://thefranchiseking.com 4894 days ago
I really couldn't believe this, when I came across it. A recent press release announcing a “$7.6 million Franchise Giveaway” by ActionCoach, formerly known as Action International, is causing me to have major neck pain....
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Monetary Policy Week in Review - 2 July 2011
Posted by centralbanknews under FinanceFrom http://www.centralbanknews.info 4895 days ago
Over the past week there were 6 central banks announcing monetary policy decisions. Only Kenya (+175bps to 8.00%), and Taiwan (12.5bps to 1.875) increased interest rates. Meanwhile the central banks of Israel (3.25%), Albania (5.25%), Romania (6.25%), and Russia (8.25%) all held monetary policy s
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Get Ready: The IRS Starts Thinking Like A Business
Posted by maplesummit under FinanceFrom http://www.openforum.com 4897 days ago
The IRS, which was once considered to be an out-of-date, inefficient and bureaucratic organization is starting to modernize. Get ready.
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IRS Changes Can Help Business Struggling With Taxes
Posted by NetworkSolutions under TaxesFrom http://www.networksolutions.com 4897 days ago
Is your business struggling with unpaid taxes? You’re not alone, and since the recession began, the IRS has taken steps to help individuals and businesses that owe taxes get a fresh start with their tax liabilities.
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Why You Need Personal Disability Insurance
Posted by steeldawn under FinanceFrom http://www.openforum.com 4897 days ago
Tragedy can strike leaving you injured and broke. Personal disability insurance can help offset healthcare costs.
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5 DIY E-Commerce Solutions For Small Business
Posted by sannwood under FinanceFrom http://www.openforum.com 4897 days ago
If you're handling your small business' e-commerce program, Mashable's Kelli Shaver has five options to consider.
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BSE SME Exchange to come up with new index - Business Minds
Posted by bmtoday under FinanceFrom http://bizmindstoday.com 4898 days ago
The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) Platform will come up with a new index for SME segment, a top executive of the exchange said Wednesday.
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How Being Prepared for Bad Debts can Improve Cash Flow Decisions
Posted by ronika under FinanceFrom http://www.montrealfinancial.ca 4898 days ago
ne of the more unpleasant aspects of being a business owner is having to chase clients that do not pay. It is frustrating, stressful and disheartening. Attempts to collect are an utterly unproductive use of time and can have a significant impact on cash flow, particularly if you are unprepared.
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