Credit lines, angel investors, and your personal savings are great places to get money for your business, but they certainly aren't the only ones. Consider these alternatives.
If you don’t mind lots of paperwork, frequent disappointment, and many strings attached, here’s a quick guide to the slow process of finding grant money for your business.
Networking is one of the most cost-effective forms of marketing, but there is a potential dark side: It can become a huge time drain without producing proportionate results.
Diverting proceeds from cash sales and waiving fees for a friend are less noticeable cases of employee theft. Carve out time to establish financial controls.
Between now and the end of the year, businesses should take various actions to help their bottom line for 2010 and to get ready for 2011. Here are some actions to consider.
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Unlikely Sources of Capital
Credit lines, angel investors, and your personal savings are great places to get money for your business, but they certainly aren't the only ones. Consider these alternatives.
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High-ROI Networking
Networking is one of the most cost-effective forms of marketing, but there is a potential dark side: It can become a huge time drain without producing proportionate results.
Financial Controls to Protect Your Money from Fraud and Theft
Diverting proceeds from cash sales and waiving fees for a friend are less noticeable cases of employee theft. Carve out time to establish financial controls.
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Between now and the end of the year, businesses should take various actions to help their bottom line for 2010 and to get ready for 2011. Here are some actions to consider.
Can You Save Money by Outsourcing?
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Save more this holiday season with price drop alerts, discount gift cards, and gift swap websites.
Is Your Business Ready for “The New Normal”?
In the economy of "The New Normal" what are the threats, and how do they become an opportunity for your business?
Save Money and Go Green by Making Your Office Paperless
The idea of a "paperless" office has been around a long time. The right system can streamline an office into a more efficient and green business.
10 Business Model Pivots to Improve Cash Flow
Stop embracing change and start practicing your pivot, especially when planning cash flow for a new venture.
3 Ways to Revive Burned Out Employees
Keeping your employees motivated and engaged can boost productivity and profitability.
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