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A common refrain about business borrowing during the economic recovery is that large companies have returned to credit markets while small businesses have remained on the sidelines. While this story is frequently told with anecdotes, recently released data from the Federal Reserve Board provides a Read More
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The acquisition of The Huffington Post by AOL has generated hundreds of expert views on the matter. Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transactions, in general, show mixed results. Despite making sense on an Excel spreadsheet, many M&A transactions are plagued by problems.
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It’s safe to say that everyone would love to make $1 million. But is it really possible?  Christine Clifford owns five businesses and is the author of You, Inc.: The Art of Selling Yourself. She says any average Joe can hit the jackpot if they follow these five simple rules. Read More
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The underlying theme of a business model is to find the most scalable and repeatable way to offer your products and services, and many pivots need to happen to maximize the life-blood, or cash flow, of the business. Here are the 10 most common cash-flow pivots I have seen deployed in the ever-pivot Read More
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Perhaps you have decided that now is the time to be your own boss and to start a home-based franchise. Before you get too excited and put out any money, make sure you know what you are getting into. Here are four questions you should ask yourself before you decide which franchise for sale to "buy". Read More
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I blogged recently on GrowSmartBusiness about new loan programs from the Small Business Administration (SBA). But when it comes to financing, the federal government isn’t the only one reaching out to entrepreneurs these days.

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I found out this new trend to raise capital without using venture capitalists! Entrepreneurs themselves raise their own money! Read More
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The franchise industry is finally embracing social media marketing. It's a proven way to create buzz, brand awareness, and two-way communication. Right? Read More
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So, you say you want to be a millionaire?  You’re not alone.  While we all start businesses for different reasons, entrepreneurs almost always list financial security as one of the primary reasons for going into business for themselves. Read More
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Every 7 seconds, a baby is born in the U.S. That means that every 8 seconds, you have a set of parents that will worry for the next 18 years about how to finance that baby’s college education. This concern isn’t misplaced. You can help ameliorate the concern by offering your employees the ability Read More
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