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(This is the second part of a two-part series exploring a new type of what I call, "creative franchise financing.") In Part 1, I shared that; "Franchisors are having a bit of a challenge in.. Read More

Franchise what? Franchise Dating. That's what a new entry into the world of "creative financing" is calling their idea......their program. Those of you who sometimes accuse me of being overly skeptical, and a tad. Read More

SBA Express Loans, also known as 7(a) Loans are part of the SBA’s primary program for helping start-up and existing small businesses, with financing guaranteed for a variety of general business purposes. This program provides small short term loans for working capital or the purchase of inventory, supplies, furniture, fixtures, machinery and/or equipment. The Micro Loan Program ranges from $35,000 to $50,000. The SBA Express Loan Program is designed for small businesses, it is there to help small businesses who need access to credit to move forward in this struggling economy Read More

Now that you have successfully sold your investor on your business idea, what are legal steps you need to take to solidify your investor relationship? Do you need to sign agreements? Are there special laws and regulations you need to comply with? To avoid major disagreements and messy lawsuits, take the time to correctly set the ground rules with your investor. Follow these tips below to successfully establish your investor relationship Read More

According to a story in The Wall Street Journal, a culture that has been one of tea-lovers, is now starting to embrace coffee. Will Russian citizens soon become donut lovers, too? Read More

This week's advice is for future franchise owners... If you're investing in a franchise business, and it's one that requires a physical location, use the best resources available to you when searching for your location. Read More

Today we are going to continue our discussion with Tom Mahoney from Merchant 911, a web site created to help small businesses learn the pros and cons of accepting credit cards and provide them with the resources to fight credit card fraud Read More

There are several new small business tax credits available to those who qualify – even non-profits. These include credits for employer paid health care and for expanding your labor force. Do you qualify for any of these credits Read More

Great reality check. My take: Focus on sales and profits, and leave the loan time sink alone. || A recent Growthink blog post titled “SBA Loans Are Growing like Gangbusters” included reference to SBA administrator Karen Mills’ statement that average.. Read More