A resource from Business.gov helps small business people learn more about loans and financing available through government backed guarantees. According to the site, the government rarely makes direct loans to small businesses. But there are opportunities available and some diligent research can result in uncovering some interesting opportunities. This site is a link to more resources for those sm Read More
If you've ever wondered how to get financing for your small business, this clip from Bloomberg on Demand may have some of the answers. Read More
The question of how to franchise a small franchise is often pondered by small business owners who believe they have a great idea and hope to take it to the next level. Selling franchises for your small business idea is the holy grail for many entrepreneurs, the gold at the end of the rainbow when they can spread their idea into ever larger markets and perhaps step back from the day to day operati Read More
Taxes are a challenge that need careful planning. Here are some resources to help build a strong foundation for your business. Read More
Most businesses have at least some seasonality to them. Perhaps the first quarter of every calendar year is always slow, or your business comes to a stand-still every November through December. Here is real-world example and a discussion on how to alleviate the stress that comes from a lack of steady cash flows. Read More
Your business has grown over the years reaching a point when you start debating whether to buy a property for expansion or continue with the leased space. You will find a number of classifieds where you will find real estate for sale. However, it is up to you to measure the pros and cons and then decide on the issue. Read More
Cash flow is what keeps a lot of small business owners up at night, and there are no simple answers on how to make it better. But there are things you can do, short of simply hoping for a sales includes, that could help you cope. Here are some tips from three small business experts. Read More
When you're a small-business owner, issues like whether you can afford to give your assistant manager a raise loom larger than the trade deficit and crop results. Yet, the nation's employment outlook factors into your hiring decisions and the truck that delivers your bread runs on gas. Keeping an eye on the bigger picture can help you avoid cost surprises. Read More
2009 was wrought with disaster for Main Street businesses; from the financial crisis making access to capital nearly non-existence to the recession that significantly curbed consumer spending. Both of which detrimentally hurt the cash flow of nearly every business (small and large) on this planet. Read More
With margins on lending expected to rise in 2010, one way you can protect yourself is by opting for a fixed rate mortgage, this article talks about the behind the scene reasons that lenders will be jacking up their rates in 2010 even when the ECB may not be moving. Read More
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