This week, my franchise business advice is directed towards prospective franchise owners; I know that the job market continues to be pretty ugly. However, there are jobs to be had. Before one of my recent monthly presentations on franchise ownership... Read More
Angel investment is one of the ways for start-up businesses to raise money for startup capital. Angels take a risk in investments, and an interest in the companies in which they invest. Businesses of all kinds are sought by angel investors - real estate, brokerage, pet supplies, craft stores, entertainment, restaurants and catering, appliance repair, retail, greeting cards, travel, photography, c Read More
It's time to start preparing your small business taxes. Don't forget about these small business tax deductions! Read More
“The IPO market is like a green banana, it is just not ripe right now,” said Ed Butowsky, managing director at Chapwood Capital Investment Management LLC in Addison, Texas. “QuinStreet didn’t work out great for investors. When it trades flat in after-market trading, there is going to be less appetite from investors to buy the next IPO.” Read More
They've just broken the barrier. They are now at #100....This really different company has a licensing opportunity for entrepreneurs, that is really starting to take off.. Read More
The stimulus plan created for small businesses the America’s Recovery Capital or ARC loan program. With $255 million of funds, it is geared to help businesses who have an existing loan with their loan payments. Read More
In this financing nightmare that we're in, being able to lower entry-point costs is a huge asset. Putting together a cost-effective program has become a necessity for many store development professionals these days. Here are 5 ideas to help you get started. Read More
Going solo
Franchises, however, are but a part of the small- business universe. Some 52% of small businesses are home-based; some 21 million have no employees beyond the founding entrepreneur. Such businesses range from eBay sellers and Read More
Need a transcript or copy of a prior year's tax return? You should be saving all your tax returns. They can provide important for any number of reasons. And the more complicated your return, the more important it is to keep a copy. That's particularly true for business owners, active investors, etc. Switching return preparers? It's probably the first question the new preparer will as Read More
Working from home is a new concept that is increasingly being followed by several companies. Gone are the days when doing a job meant going to office on time; today working from home is a much familiar concept and it has also gained much popularity with time. Read More
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