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The IRS, which was once considered to be an out-of-date, inefficient and bureaucratic organization is starting to modernize. Get ready. Read More

My team might call me cheap. My investors might call me conservative. Yes, I am pretty tight with our company’s purse strings. But I have another word for it: prudent. Read More

With a solid credit rating, you are more likely to be approved for loans and more, but increasing your score requires fiscal common sense. Read More

Franchises can be very appealing to small business owners looking for an investment. Here's what to know before you sign up. Read More

When it comes to accounting, there is one mistake that small businesses owners make: applying sales transactions as revenue before it is. Read More

Summer is almost here. Most small non-seasonal businesses will experience a decline in activity especially during July and August. This should free up at least five hours per week that can be dedicated to those tasks that seem to sit perpetually on the “to do” list. Read More

Not only do owners and executives of privately-held businesses often wonder about the worth of their enterprises, they also have lots of other questions, too—like what they can do to improve the value of their business. Read More

Every spring, I read and review dozens of business plans as a member of an angel investment group and a judge at several business plan contests. I love it. The plans I’ve seen are better than ever this year. But, for some reason, their financial projections are the worst I’ve seen. Read More

What should you do if you can’t afford to finance your company’s growth out of cash flow? Don’t overlook alternative financing. Here are some sources to consider. Read More

With some training and practice, almost anyone can improve their sales sills. Here are 12 mistakes business people commonly make when it comes to sales. Read More