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 Read More
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. Read More
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.... Read More
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 Read More
The IRS, which was once considered to be an out-of-date, inefficient and bureaucratic organization is starting to modernize. Get ready. Read More
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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Tragedy can strike leaving you injured and broke. Personal disability insurance can help offset healthcare costs. Read More
If you're handling your small business' e-commerce program, Mashable's Kelli Shaver has five options to consider. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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