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With credit at its tightest in over ten years, banks are hurting. For successful borrowers, that means loan terms and conditions may be more negotiable then ever.
In the case of a buyer considering taking over a business, the due diligence process is usually focused on making sure that the business is exactly what the seller promises.
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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Forget the Phonebook: 3 Local Marketing Initiatives With Higher ROIs
Even though few people use the phonebook to find local business these days, in an ironic twist, advertising in the phonebook has become more expensive. Small business can boost
Best Money Tips: Fast Food Hacks That'll Save You Money
Today we found articles on fast food hacks that’ll save you money, things to do every day that will make you smarter, and what to do instead of having a garage sale.
Negotiating a Lease with Your Potential New Landlord
Here are the fine points of negotiating for rental space, including a few opportunities a newer business owner might miss.
7 Personal Finance Tips for Animal Lovers
We love our pets — too much sometimes — and it can cost us plenty. Get smart about caring for Fido and keep him from tearing a hole in your budget.
The Truth About Business Grants
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.
This May Be the Best Time to Negotiate Loan Terms
With credit at its tightest in over ten years, banks are hurting. For successful borrowers, that means loan terms and conditions may be more negotiable then ever.
11 Free Ways to Generate Referrals
What to generate referrals without spending money? Here are ways to elicit, not solicit, referrals.
What a Buyer Looks for During Due Diligence
In the case of a buyer considering taking over a business, the due diligence process is usually focused on making sure that the business is exactly what the seller promises.
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Planning in the Last Quarter of 2010
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.
Best Money Tips: Staying Cool Without Burning Up Your Wallet
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The 4 Ps of Luxury Branding
Our 1920s flying machines pre-dated the Four Ps of marketing, but those marketing points were still integral for growing our business.
Why Entrepreneurs Should Care About Google Suggest
Google's new auto-complete search function might seem neat...until it starts scaring away your customers.
The Value of a Degree in Entrepreneurship
Depending on your situation, a degree in entrepreneurship could be a waste of money or the root of your success. Here's how to decide if it's right for you.
Is An Office Necessary?
From some businesses, an office is a necessity. For others, it's a wasted expense. Which is yours?
How to Solve Common Business Problems
Hoping for a better run organization won't lead to one. Take a hard look at your business and start making improvements, one by one.
10 Tricks to Keeping Personal and Business Finances Apart
Keeping your personal finances separate from your business finances isn't always easy. But if you aren't careful, it may cost you.
4 Ways the Internet Is Hurting Your Finances
The Internet has a wealth of excellent financial information, but the way you spend your time online could be hurting your wallet.
How Lessons From Moneyball Can Help Your Career
Moneyball is about a baseball team, but its core lesson can teach us all how to be successful in our careers.