In January, 2010 Revenue Canada extended Employment Insurance benefits to self employed individuals/small business owners. The following represents some of the key details Read More
Entrepreneurs may take advantage of bootstrapping strategies to start their own business, this is the norm nowadays especially because of the economic downturn. However, it cannot be expected that entrepreneurs can shoulder the finances of upgrading their businesses to sustain growth Read More
It's amazing how the lack of access to capital can affect so many aspects of our nations economy. Here is one example of how far it went when a small business couldn't get approved for a small business loan Read More
Do you want to save for your own child’s education or for the education of the child of the person that’s selling the product Read More
Franchises are all the same, right? Wrong, they should not be the same. So many businesses make the mistake of just following the rules and regulations that the franchise business has in place for them and that might be because they have to. If this is the case, then why invest in that franchise? Read More
Rep. Jackie Speier held a workshop on the Peninsula last week to help small businesses in her district find loans. Speier staffer Katrina Rill shared some take-aways from the event. Read More
3 things to consider when pricing small business services. The article looks at projected earnings, competition and differentiation Read More
Business analysts show that poor management is a leading cause of business failure. More specifically you could argue that poor cash management is a leading cause of business failure. For many entrepreneurs, the concept of cash flow is either drastically misunderstood, completely undervalued, or both. So it’s time to set the record straight. What is cash flow, why is it so important, and what can be done to ensure proper cash flow management Read More
I have found that many small business owners when they start their business, and seek first time financing, are way in over their head. Start small and work your way to bigger numbers. Crawl, walk, run into your new business Read More
Family Ties...Kevin Holker has moved back to Minnesota, to join his dad's thriving franchise business, after spending four years as an active duty member of the US Air Force. Matt Holker, (Kevin's father) originally opened Spring-Green Lawn Care in Rogers, Minn. with one of his three... Read More
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