Posted April 22, 2009 - 12:26 by Silicon Valley Blogger
Small Business Resource Center, Entrepreneurship
Starting a business can easily become a money pit. So for those of you thinking about launching a new venture, what financing options do you have? Well, there's the possibility of taking out business loans from your local bank, of course. But what if your bank has turned you down? Let's consider a few alternative financing options in case you're unable to get the money you need from your bank.
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Posted April 15, 2009 - 10:13 by Philip Brewer
Career and Income, Small Business Resource Center
In the old days, companies actually produced stuff. They invented it, designed it, made it, marketed it, and sold it. Although there are still some companies like that, they're a lot less common now. Many companies have shifted to an "asset light" model where they no longer own their own factories and equipment. Instead, they hire other companies to do most of the work. Understand how this works and you can turn it in your favor.
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Posted February 22, 2009 - 21:27 by Paul Michael
Entrepreneurship, Taxes, Making Extra Cash, Small Business Resource Center
Anyone here like doing taxes? Didn’t think so. We all have to do them; we all have to pay money to Uncle Sam (although some get away with paying much less than others). But as a freelancer and/or a blogger, are you overlooking dozens of legitimate deductions that could save you a whole lot of money?
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Posted November 10, 2008 - 08:42 by Sarah Winfrey
Entrepreneurship, Small Business Resource Center
Thinking about starting your own business but concerned about the economy? Feeling the pull of being your own boss but wondering if that could possibly be a good decision under the current circumstances? Then you'll be relieved to find out that 92% of existing entrepreneurs say they'd have started their business regardless of the economic climate. But how do you do it? What do you need to consider when you start a business during an economic crunch? I talked to some people who've started businesses within the last year, and this is what they have to say.
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Posted September 30, 2008 - 13:15 by Philip Brewer
Personal Finance, Small Business Resource Center
Anybody--but especially frugal people--can be excused for thinking that the whole credit crisis thing is being overblown. After all, we get along without debt. In fact, we strongly recommend that others do so as well. If getting along without debt is the way to go, why make such a big deal over a credit crunch?
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Posted September 4, 2008 - 05:11 by Mary Webber
Entrepreneurship, Small Business Resource Center
Family Businesses... when your CEO is the brother Mom always loved best! Family businesses are the backbone of the American economy, but they also face special challenges. Learn more about how to overcome those challenges AND where to find help...
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Posted August 28, 2008 - 15:54 by Xin Lu
Green Living, Entrepreneurship, Small Business Resource Center
Most of us probably have sold a few bottles and cans and got a couple dollars, but could you believe that some people have made millions or even billions of dollars from trash? Here are some stories of these innovative and garbage loving entrepreneurs.
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Posted August 8, 2008 - 09:47 by Andrea Dickson
Career and Income, Small Business Resource Center
According to the Institute for Policy Studies, in 1980, American CEOs earned over 40 times more per year than the average American worker. Today, the average American CEO from a Fortune 500 company makes 364 more than that same worker, and 70 times more money than a four-star Army general. Is that fair?
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Posted July 28, 2008 - 03:05 by Greg Go
Entrepreneurship, Small Business Resource Center
There are a lot of would be entrepreneurs out there with a great idea, but are afflicted with Business Plan Paralysis. Instead of shipping product, they're "working" on their plan, doing more "research", or "thinking about it". If you're perpetually in planning mode instead of execution mode, there's good news! You really only have to answer these 4 simple questions to have a basic working plan.
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Posted June 27, 2008 - 07:25 by Philip Brewer
Small Business Resource Center, Entrepreneurship
Suppose you and your friends all want to start small businesses. You've all got money coming in, you're all in a position to save up some capital, but it would take you a year to all save up enough--and you'd rather not wait. There's a solution to this problem that's so obvious its been reinvented all over the world.
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