Posts Tagged ‘small business finances’
3 Business Tasks You Should Never Automate
By Alexandra Levit, OpenForum.com Small businesses tend to have a bias against automation. Many owners will tell you that automation makes them feel too much like an impersonal conglomerate. Others are afraid that if they automate, their services might lose value. [Read More]
Small Business Finance Gets Boost From Federal Program
From BuildMyBiz.com The U.S. Treasury Department recently announced that loans to small businesses increased at the end of last year. The Small Business Lending Fund (SBLF), which is a program established under the Small Business Jobs Act of 2010 to provide capital to [Read More]
Tips to Organize Business Finance Weekly to Enjoy Long Term Benefits
By Katy Limbaugh, SmallBizViewPoints.com Most entrepreneurs think that adequate finance is the key to success in business. But that’s not true! It is actually the business owner who is the key because it is she or he who decides how to ensure adequate finance for proper [Read More]
The 10 Questions I Didn’t Expect to Be Asked by Investors
By Caroline Cummings, BPlans.com If you’re raising money for your company and you want to pitch to angel investors or venture capitalists, then there are a few important things to know that savvy investors care about. I’ve raised close to $1 million for my previous [Read More]
7 Biggest Reasons Why Startups Fail
By Rahul Varshneya, Biz Sugar If you’re going to start up, you are going to fail. This is not a primer to make sure you succeed, as there are many factors that can contribute to failure. But these are the biggest reasons why most startups fail. When you start up, ensure [Read More]
5 Ways to Grow your Business in 2013
By Marketing Matters Contributor, Marketing Matters Like the old adage says, “If your small business isn’t growing, it’s shrinking.” So we’ve put together a list of five ways to help you review your marketing goals, and make plans to grow your business in 2013. [Read More]
This Week Learn How to Reduce and Cut Costs for Your Business
Compiled and edited By: Amina Ahmed, NuZoo media You did it; you started your own business. I’m sure you’re quickly learning that this takes a lot of time, handwork, dedication, and of course money. To help ensure you stay up and running with the economy still [Read More]
Small business optimism sinks, owners hesitant to expand
The economy and uncertain political climate are taking a toll on small business owners’ optimism, making them hesitant to expand. From NEW YORK (AP), USAToday.com The National Federation of Independent Business said its index of small business owners’ sentiment [Read More]
How to Sell Your Startup’s Long-Term Vision
Convincing others to help you pursue your goals is essential to your success as an entrepreneur. By Nadia Goodman, Entrepeneur.com Convincing others to help you pursue your goals is essential to your success as an entrepreneur. An inspiring long-term vision is one of the [Read More]
Romney promises small business a policy role
Mitt Romney promised members of the nation’s small business lobby on Wednesday that, if elected, he would shut down health care reform, reduce taxes and tackle regulations. By Jose Pagliery, Money.CNN.com NEW YORK (CNNMoney) — Mitt Romney promised members of [Read More]
