Mergers and acquisitions are up there with death and taxes as one of life certainties. But what happens when it strikes close to home and one of your business clients is acquired by a larger company. It’s a worrying time. But it doesn’t have to mean the end of that particular line of business. If y
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My Client was Just Bought by a Large Company, Now What?
Posted by Caron_Beesley under ManagementFrom https://fundbox.com 3169 days ago
Made Hot by: AmyJordan on February 3, 2016 9:52 am
8 Ways to Generate Great PR for the Small Business on a Budget
Posted by Caron_Beesley under Public RelationsFrom https://fundbox.com 3182 days ago
Everyone wants good publicity, but running a small business on a budget means you often don’t have the time to concentrate on full-blown public relations (PR) efforts. But there are lots of things you can do to raise awareness of your brand, your products, and your successes – without breaking the
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What Could the 2016 Presidential Election Mean for Small Business?
Posted by Caron_Beesley under ManagementFrom https://fundbox.com 3187 days ago
Made Hot by: sophia2 on January 16, 2016 10:07 pm
Election year is finally here. Regardless of where your affiliations lie, as serious business owners each candidate must be taken seriously. But where do they fall on small business issues such as taxes, financing, healthcare and more? Here’s a round-up of where the two leading candidates stand on
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So You Want to Go Freelance this Year? Ask Yourself these 7 Questions First
Posted by Caron_Beesley under StartupsFrom https://fundbox.com 3188 days ago
Made Hot by: OpenSourceMedia on January 15, 2016 11:16 pm
If you’re thinking of dipping your toes into freelancing, this might be the year to do it. Not only is technology making it easier to find freelancing work, those who do are earning more. Of course, freelancing isn’t easy. The cost of healthcare, unpredictable income, high taxation rates, non-payme
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5 Ways to Stop Tax Season Taking a Bite out of Cash Flow in 2016
Posted by Caron_Beesley under TaxesFrom https://fundbox.com 3189 days ago
The new year brings new opportunity, but it’s also a crunch time for small businesses. While there are a number of things you can do to help boost cash flow at this time of year, one of the most significant decisions you’ll make regarding cash flow is to prepare your tax strategy. Here are five tax
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5 Things Millennials Can Teach Us All About Business
Posted by Caron_Beesley under ManagementFrom https://fundbox.com 3190 days ago
Made Hot by: thelastword on January 13, 2016 12:57 pm
The latest Bank of America semi-annual small business report reports that millennials (aged 18-33) show extreme confidence about their business prospects and the economy. It’s easy to dismiss this optimism among millennials as a product of age. But there are some things that older generations can l
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“What Should I Blog About Today?” 20+ Ideas for Small Business Bloggers
Posted by Caron_Beesley under MarketingFrom https://fundbox.com 3210 days ago
Made Hot by: Digitaladvert on December 25, 2015 11:27 am
Blogging is immensely important to business owners. Yet, finding the time to plan and write great blog content is a perpetual problem. Whether you’re a hired blogger or trying to maintain your business blog (while wearing a million other hats), here are some blog topic ideas that should cure even t
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5 Cash Flow Resolutions Every Small Business Should Make
Posted by Caron_Beesley under FinanceFrom https://fundbox.com 3215 days ago
What’s your new year resolution for your business? If you’re like a lot of small businesses in 2016, you’re no doubt hopeful and perhaps optimistic about growth. But how’s your cash flow? Did you run into any issues in 2015? Did you have to forego a large purchase, chase non-paying clients or even
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Should You Charge by the Hour or by the Project?
Posted by Caron_Beesley under ManagementFrom https://fundbox.com 3216 days ago
“What’s your hourly rate?” it’s an all too frequent question that freelancers and consultants hear from new clients. But what’s the right way to go about pricing your services? There are many viewpoints that suggest that small businesses should never charge by the hour, but I disagree. Certain clie
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5 Deadbeat Clients you Can't Afford to Take On
Posted by Caron_Beesley under ManagementFrom https://fundbox.com 3221 days ago
Made Hot by: advertglobal on December 14, 2015 2:41 pm
In my nearly ten years of small business ownership, perhaps one of the most advantageous lessons I’ve learned is that not every client is the right fit for my business. It doesn’t matter whether I’m going through a dry spell or thinking about my long-term cash flow, there are certain clients that I
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