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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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Accurate financial statements are critical to building a successful business. Here are 20 indicators that will let you know if you aren't getting accurate information.
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The Characteristics Angel Investors Expect
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Unlikely Sources of Capital
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Office Space: Should You Buy or Lease?
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Change Your Company -- And Your Industry -- Steve Jobs Style
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The Art of Sucking Up
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Today we found some stellar articles on ways to score a gym membership deal, tax-savvy moves retirees can use, and how to become a "garage sale millionaire."
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