Starting a business takes knowledge, capital and a plan. Some choose to find investors and come out with a bang. Others choose to "bootstrap" their business. One dollar, one customer, one achievement at a time they climb the ladder. Progress is often slower, but debt can often...
Hiring employees is a big responsibility. Going about it the wrong way can cost you. Here are some items that can help you prevent problems before they start. Get an employment application. This is a simple way to get all the most basic but important information...
The world will let you work for free forever. The problem with that is you need to eat and pay your bills. So at some point you need to charge for your services. Charging the right amount is important, but sometimes it can be...
Need $60,000 to start something new. Maybe it is time to turn to the Mob. Not that Mob, your mob. Crowdfunding has become a hot trend among businesses to launch new products and ideas. Using the power of social media, connections with those we know,...
Financial goals are important in business. Even if our mission is socially impactful if we don't obtain the financial goals we might not be here tomorrow to do any more social good. Setting goals is only half the battle though. After you establish what your...
One of the many keys to business success is setting financial goals. Knowing where you are headed can help you stay on track and keep you from relying too heavily on your gut. Financial goals aren't scary or hard. Here are three simple steps to...
Entrepreneurs are a breed of their own. Independent thinkers, imaginative, ingenious, and often creative their ideas change the world we live in. But what happens when they have too many ideas and can't seem to get anything finished? Could you imagine a world without computers?...
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January 1st is an extremely popular date to start a business. The promise of 365 days of potential appeals to many. 365 days to try your hand, implement a plan, vet out ideas and see what happens. The SBA(small business administration) estimates that nearly 573,000 new...
Have you been wondering if you should incorporate your business? Did your friend tell you that you should? Well if you own a business and think maybe it is time to incorporate here are a few tips: Incorporate only if it makes sense and allows for...