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5 Funding Options for Small Business Owners
Cash flow can make or break a company. Here you’ll find the pros and cons of five funding options you might not have thought of… Read More
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Infographic: Go Green Without Breaking the Bank for Small Businesses
There are countless ways that you and your employees can contribute positively to the growing green social responsibility movement… Read More
8 Steps to Establishing Business Credit
Business credit often seems like a mystery for many small businesses, but it shouldn’t be. Here’s a quick breakdown of how it works… Read More
Improve Your Credit . . . Make More Money!
What do you do if your past credit history, or an incorrect credit history, is sabotaging you and your business? Fix it and watch your business boom…. Read More
3 Business Lessons You Can Learn from Watching Pawn Stars
More than just an entertaining way to spend a half hour, Pawn Stars offers plenty of lessons on how to successfully run a small business… Read More
3 Factors to Consider When Getting A Merchant Account
While getting a merchant account is not particularly difficult, there are some pitfalls and caveats that should be considered… Read More
Five Ways Small Business Lending Is Getting A Much Needed Makeover
Cash flow is everything when it comes to your business. Here are five ways that alternative financing is changing small business lending for the better… Read More
A Financial Statement “Cheat Sheet”
Use this “cheat sheet” to help understand three basics of your financial statement: balance sheets, income statements and cash flow statements…. Read More
How to Get Rich: Simple Lessons From a Self-Made Millionaire
International business mogul Paul LeJoy offers the achievement-minded these eight wealth strategies to assist the proverbial 99% in their quest for success in any industry… Read More
Bartering for Business Growth
Can bartering help your small business ? Learn how business bartering works and how it might be just the right tactic to help your business grow… Read More
3 Self-Employment Myths
Starting a new business? Combine your hope of a wildly successful business with the reality of the journey, and don’t fall for these self-employment myths…. Read More
4 Tips for Making Sure You Are Able to Pay Yourself
Start With a Cash Flow The best practice is to have start-up money to begin your business, so that from the very start you have an automatic cash flow from money invested in your business. You should also set terms …… Read More
Should Small Businesses Buy or Lease Commercial Real Estate?
Is now the right time for you to invest in commercial real estate for your business? Use these three steps to find out… Read More
Is Money the Best Motivator?
What motivates people? Take a look at what makes people love their job and company and therefore allows them to shine and do their best… Read More
7 Ways Your CRM System Can Generate More Cash
Not sure if a customer relationship management system is right for you? Here are seven ways your business might be able to benefit from having one…. Read More
Is an Angel Investment The Right Choice For Your Business?
Could your business use a little influx of cash to take it to the next level? Find out if angel investing might be the perfect option for you…. Read More
How to Get International Angel Investments for Your Startup
Learn about the creative option of getting international angel investment for your startup… Read More
Retirement Options for the Self-Employed
While your options may seem limited, making sure you have something to fall back on for your later years just makes sense. Here are few retirement options self-employed individuals should consider… Read More
Getting Past the “B” Word
The word “budget” tends to have a negative connotation to it. For some, it’s the dreaded B word. Learn how to look at budgeting in a new light so you can best use your money and resources…. Read More
Multiple Profit Centers: The Key to Reliable Income
One challenge the self-employed faces is maintaining a steady stream of income throughout the year. The solution – multiple profit centers… Read More
8 Tips for Turning Over Your Family Business to the Next Generation
Turning over the reins of the family business is perhaps the most difficult business transaction any family ever makes. To ensure the success of future generations, keep these eight tips in mind… Read More
The 60 Second Guide to Managing Cash Flow
Cash flow can make or break a business. In this 60-second guide, we’ll show you how to be vigilant about managing your cash flow… Read More
Selling Your Business – 8 Steps You Can’t Afford to Skip
During the selling process the business has to look and operate at its best, while also expending efforts to attract buyers. That’s a lot of work. Don’t miss a step with these 8 best practices for selling your business… Read More
5 Ways Your Clients May Be Robbing You of Your Time & Money
Ever feel like you’re working harder than your profit & loss statement shows? Learn how to address the five most-common concerns when dealing with client problem areas… Read More
Quick Guide to Overseas Manufacturing & Product Sourcing
Small businesses can achieve high quality and low costs by finding the right supplier overseas. Here are some key tips for finding the right overseas outsourcing partner for your business… Read More
Loss Leaders 101 for Home Based Businesses
Learn the ins and outs of the tried-and-true pricing strategy of loss leaders with this informative guide… Read More
5 Ways to Increase Cash Flow During Off-Peak Seasons
Business owners may need to get creative to help generate new cash flow opportunities during off-peak times of the year. To help, here are five ways to increase your cash flow… Read More
Wooing a Designer: Making the Most of the Designer/Client Relationship
Misunderstandings with your designer can be costly to your business and your projects. Learn how to establish a better relationship with 99designs “How to woo a designer” survey findings… Read More
5 Ways to Entertain Clients on a Shoestring Budget (as the End of the Fiscal Year Looms)
There are several strategies for approaching client entertainment while keeping costs down, but only a few will help you save cash without anyone noticing. Here are our top five suggestions…. Read More
4 Steps to Getting Paid What You Are Worth
how do you raise prices, earn what you are worth, and keep customers in the process? Here are five steps to take… Read More
The Pros & Cons of Using Credit Cards to Fund Your Business
Not sure about using credit cards for business growth or expenses? In this guide we take a look at the pros and cons as well as the basic steps to building your business credit… Read More
Infographic: Costly Small Business Mistakes
Our featured infographic helps break down the most common mistakes that are keeping small businesses from being as successful as they could be… Read More
The Truth Behind Small Businesses & Big Bank Loans
The fact that small businesses rely on big banks is a given. However, did you know that big banks rely equally on small businesses? Learn more with this interview with Robb Hilson, Small Business executive with Bank of America…. Read More
Determining Your Exit Strategy: How to Go out of Business the Right Way
Learn how to make the most of your departure from your company, whether you’re selling your business to someone new, or declaring bankruptcy…. Read More
PROFILE: One Franchisee’s Success Story
Entrepreneurs have to get creative and take risks to make it in today’s world. Here is the story of how one Blimpies franchisee is doing it right…. Read More
Fund Your Business the Creative Way
Due to lean lending times, alternative funding options have emerged for small businesses. Read on and learn about the benefits of revenue-based financing.
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The Self Employed’s Guide to Choosing the Right Business Bank
Discover how to go about choosing the right business bank when you’re self-employed. And learn why bigger banks may be your best choice. … Read More
4 Winning Marketing Strategies for Small Business on Small Budgets
Need some help marketing your small business on a small budget? You can’t outspend the big dogs, but you can outsmart them. Get quality advice now…. Read More
3 Great Money Savings Travel Tips for the Self-Employed
Business travel can be a hassle – but not if you do it right. Learn how to cut the cost of travel without ruining the trip…. Read More
Smart Ways to Cut Your Overhead
With a home office you save on many things, but when times are tough you need to find creative ways to save. The trick? Cut costs but not corners…. Read More
Free Money: Are There Really Free Government Grants To Start A Business?
Are there really government grants to start your business? Is there such a thing as free money?… Read More
What Is Crowdfunding and How Will It Help My Business?
Crowdfunding has been a popular subject of conversation among entrepreneurs lately, and with good reason. It opens up exciting new opportunities for financing your latest endeavor…. Read More
Top Tips for Landing Small Business Loans
Finding funding for your small business can be one of the most challenging parts of starting a new business. Here’s how to make it easier…. Read More
How to Grow Your Freelance Business, Now!
Here are 4 key steps to growing your business in under two years when you’re self-employed. The important thing to remember is… Read More
Get Your Business Funded, Even With Bad Credit
Is it really possible to get your business funded, even with poor or no credit? You bet. Here is one great option… Read More
The Millionaire Self-Employed Freelancer
Is it really possible to become a millionaire when you freelance? You bet. Here are 3 strategies that work… Read More
Buying Real Estate With Bad Credit Or No Money Down
Is it possible to buy real estate with no money down, or if you have no or bad credit? Yes. Here’s how… Read More
4 Signs You Can Quit Your Day Job
It can be difficult to know when your ready to take the plunge into full-time self-employment. How do you know when the moment is right? Here are 4 signs… Read More
VIDEO: Mark Cuban On The Secret Of His Success
What is the outspoken owner of the Dallas Mavericks’ secret? Follow your passion? No way. Its … Read More
Ladies, Go Where The Money Is: The Golf Course
You never know where your next big lead or contact will come from but odds are it is more likely to come from the golf course than the keyboard… Read More
Microfinance For The Entrepreneur
Forget crowdfunding your next freelance business idea. Take advantage of microfinance lending when your business needs funding…. Read More
Real Estate 2.0 – So You Wanna Be A Self-Employed Real Estate Mogul?
What’s that, you would like to become a real estate mogul but are not sure how? Here’s how you make money in real estate, and even how to start with little money down… Read More
6 Steps to Making 7 Figures
How effective is a business plan that gathers dust? It’s time try something different. Consider taking action with these six steps:… Read More
Should You Cut Your Fees or Prices To Drum Up Business?
Considering cutting your fees or prices? It works, but the danger is that if you slash prices too much, then you risk losing money, damaging your brand, or both. Here’s the smart way to do it… Read More
Getting Your Business Out of Debt
What if we told you there was a way to get your business out of debt for about 50 cents on the dollar? There is. How? Read on… Read More
COLUMN: Real Estate 2.0 – The Magic of Compound Interest
What did Einstein call the ’8th wonder of the world’? Compound interest. For the small investor, it is the tool that can make you rich … Read More
How to Pitch Your Small Business to Big Business
Before you take your self-employed business products or services to a bigger company, make sure you read this article. … Read More
VIDEO: Should You Lower Your Prices?
One way to compete is to lower your prices. But should you? It’s tricky. Here’s how to do so without killing your income… Read More
On Taking Risks When You Are Self-Employed
While you can never reduce the risk altogether when you own your own business, savvy business owners know how to manage and reduce that risk. Here’s how… Read More
REAL ESTATE 2.0: Our Experts’ 5-Point Plan for Proven Real Estate Profits
Want to know how the pros make money in real estate? In their latest column, Spence and Marty show the self-employed a proven system for making money in real estate… Read More
5 Proven Ways to Impress Angel Investors
What does it take to get an angel investor to take you seriously and write a check? There are 5 things you can do to up your chances…. Read More
COLUMN: Ask The Real Estate Pros
When you want to become a self-employed real estate investor, should you go for the best property in the best area? In this inaugural column, Spence and Marty give some surprising advice… Read More
PROFILE: How One Self-Employed Entrepreneur Became an e-Millionaire
Is it still possible for the self-employed to make a ton of money online? You bet. The secret is… Read More
When Is Bankruptcy the Answer to Your Freelance Business Woes?
If you’re in over your head with your freelance business, engaged in a law suit and looking to get out, bankruptcy may be a good idea…. Read More
5 Ways to Keep Your Business Growing and Make More Money
If you run a business, there comes a time when you not only need to work harder, but smarter. Here are 5 ways to improve the coffers…. Read More
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