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Washington Post:
Bank loans have been harder to come by, but that doesn’t mean companies’ need for funding has dried up. To get cash, small and medium-size businesses have increasingly turned to firms that get them money they are owed more quickly.
The firms, known as factoring companies (from the Latin word for “to do” or “to […]
Small Business Trends:
I’m not a big fan of Christmas and Year-end Holiday cards. They are not only expensive, but boring and predictable.
Every year I look for creative marketing ideas that won’t break the bank, but will break through the clutter that my poor clients are dealing with.
This year, I thought it would be fun to […]
Forbes:
Mom and pop shops didn’t need the nasty headlines of the last two months to tell them things were bad out there.
The National Small Business Association’s annual survey of small-business owners published in August found that 67% of small-business owners are directly affected by the credit crunch–more than double the number expressing those fears a […]
Alibaba.com:
Leaving corporate America to run a homebased business is the ideal situation for many people: There’s no boss breathing down your neck, no boring meetings to attend and no 45-minute drives in rush hour traffic. Working from home can be a rewarding experience, but it’s easy to forget the basic rules of running a successful […]
BradentonHerald.com:
It’s Sunday evening, the weekend is winding down and you’re beginning to think about the work week ahead. What are your feelings?
Do you find yourself excited and challenged, looking forward to another week of doing something you love?
The most fortunate among us get to feel that way on a regular basis.
Or are you instead feeling […]
ArgusLeader.com:
Those who have creative ideas can bring them to reality by differentiating their product from competitors, the founder of Belvedere Vodka told a group of inventors, entrepreneurs and business leaders gathered at the Sioux Falls Convention Center.
Steve Gill of Belvedere Vodka was keynote speaker Wednesday at the Innovation Expo. The annual conference is sponsored by […]
Up And Running:
First, the global view: You’re rowing upstream. You’re facing several real problems.
1. First, the real value in business isn’t the idea but rather the building of the company to create, market, sell and manage the idea. That’s where the money is.
2. Second, ideas are very hard to sell as just ideas, because companies […]
Work.com:
Have you ever had a dream, hobby or just plain crazy idea you wanted to turn into a business? Well you’re not alone - some 10 million American adults are involved in the process of starting nearly six million potential new businesses at any given time, according to a national study of entrepreneurship by the […]
BloggingStocks:
No doubt, major companies like McDonald’s and Starbucks spend millions on finding the right locations for their stores. It’s critical to their success.
In fact, in today’s turbulent economy, location is probably even more important.
OK, but what if you don’t have a huge budget to research the location of your new business? The good news is […]
One of the least discussed side effects of the economic downturn is the spare time available to laid off workers. They must fill their day some way and this is the result.
Have a Safe and Spooky Halloween!
Original post by Rich and software by Elliott Back
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