Getting startup funding is one of the biggest challenges facing any entrepreneur. The obvious starting place is the banks, but most are not lending to anyone. So what can you do to get cash? Read More
A review of the nearly 500 small business applicants for the 2010 Top Small Company Workplaces award shows that the C Corps among them brought in the most revenue in 2009, while more S Corps and Partnership/Proprietorships reported being profitable. Read More
Money also referred to as capital, funds, and financing is a critical factor in starting a business. You will need “seed money” to launch the business to cover costs such as vehicles, equipment, machinery, land, building, fixtures, and supplies. You’ll also require money for your daily operating expenses – inventory, rent, taxes, salaries and wages, advertising, utilities, etc. Read More
Financial bootstrapping is a term used to cover different methods for avoiding using the financial resources of external investors. Bootstrapping can be defined as “a collection of methods used to minimize the amount of outside debt and equity financing needed from banks and investors”. Read More
Business financing can be obtained at the right time. You cannot get it easily, but if you invest time and effort on it, you can have it on the right time. Read More
Got a great business idea, but no money to get it off the ground? The good news is there are people who are willing to invest in solid business opportunities, but the operative word here is solid. In other words, in order to attract investment capital you need to know how to make a professional presentation demonstrating the viability of your business idea. Read More
Maybe this should be on that "Dirty Jobs" television show. This question is aimed at readers of this blog who also happen to belong to a country club. Here goes; If you had an opportunity to invest in a young franchise concept that has a dirty business model, would... Read More
Because each state has the authority to impose its own tax laws, not all businesses across the country are taxed equally. Understanding what each tax is and how it affects the success of your business can help business owners find the best tax environment for their business. Read More
This post provides a quick overview of the book The Small Business Owners Guide to Alternative Funding. Read More
(A secondary school in Haiti. In the past couple of months, lots of corporations and individuals have come up with different ways to donate to Haiti. Obviously, most of the donations to Haiti have been because... Read More
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