Managing a business’ cash flow is a key element of running a successful company. Billing and collecting accounts receivable (A/R) in a timely manner is an important component.
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5 Ways To Collect Money Without Calling Tony Soprano
Posted by Jed under FinanceFrom http://www.openforum.com 4983 days ago
More Small Retailers Optimistic on the Economy [Infographic]
Posted by Jed under FinanceFrom http://www.openforum.com 4992 days ago
More small retailers believe the economy will improve rather than stay the same or worsen over the next 12 to 18 months, according to the American Express OPEN Retail Economic Pulse, a recent survey of retailers with fewer than 100 employees.
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5 Tax Penalties You Can Easily Avoid
Posted by Jed under FinanceFrom http://www.openforum.com 4994 days ago
Would you toss a wad of cash into the wind and watch it fly away? Probably not. So why would you incur tax penalties that cost you money and aren’t even tax deductible? You shouldn’t. Avoid these five tax penalties and you won't be caught watching your hard-earned money flutter away.
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Kauffman Economic Outlook: Slightly More Positive
Posted by Jed under FinanceFrom http://www.openforum.com 5006 days ago
The Kauffman Economic Outlook for the first quarter of 2011 has been released, and the outlook is…well, uncertain. When the economists were asked to describe the economy using five adjectives, “uncertain” was still the most frequently used term they chose (just like in the last survey). However, “r
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How to Manage Cash Flow in Retail
Posted by Jed under FinanceFrom http://www.openforum.com 5021 days ago
n early 2008 when the economy took a dive, several of my beloved stores shut their doors—they were cash starved. I was crushed. Others stayed open and weathered the storm, which got me thinking: why do some retailers tank while others thrive? The answer is simple… cash flow.
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5 Tax Tips that Will Save You Big Money
Posted by Jed under FinanceFrom http://www.openforum.com 5027 days ago
Are you worried about tax season? Fear not. There are tons of ways for small business owners to ease the pain -- ranging from new credits to oldie-but-goodie deductions. Here are five tips for saving money (and lots of it) come April 15.
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Should You Bootstrap or Raise VC?
Posted by Jed under FinanceFrom http://www.openforum.com 5029 days ago
What determines how much money you -- an entrepreneur -- will make from your next startup? I think we can agree that it’s an important question.
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A New Streamlined Process for SBA Loans
Posted by Jed under FinanceFrom http://www.openforum.com 5045 days ago
The Small Business Administration is responding to criticism that it has not been proactive in providing financing support to small businesses. With business lending to small companies still awaiting a rebound, owners have been turning to the SBA for help. Many business owners have expressed concer
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How E-mail and Social Media Can Work Hand In Hand
Posted by Jed under Social MediaFrom http://www.blogtrepreneur.com 5533 days ago
If e-mail and social media are so far apart, how can we bring them together within our overall marketing philosophy and make each other complementary to our overall goal?
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Slideshow: 10 Ways To Build Twitter Followers
Posted by Jed under Online MarketingFrom http://www.smbtrendwire.com 5599 days ago
This creative slideshow offers 10 useful Twitter tips to help you and your small business gain visibility and followers on the popular social media site.
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