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.
Ever wonder how companies like Google, Lego and IKEA found their names? Were they complete accidents or results of savvy marketing? The answer may surprise you.
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.
Today we found some awesome articles on tips for better sleep, ways to simplify your finances, and education alternatives that will help boost your career.
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.
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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.
How 16 Great Companies Picked Their Unique Names
Ever wonder how companies like Google, Lego and IKEA found their names? Were they complete accidents or results of savvy marketing? The answer may surprise you.
Tax Breaks for Booming Businesses
f your business is booming, take advantage of tax rules to make sure that Uncle Sam doesn't earn more than you do from your efforts.
How Nutrition Labels Are About to Get Better
Nutrition Facts labels are about to get their first major makeover in 25 years. Will they help us eat healthier?
Tsilli Pines: Building a Business Based on Tradition
From that small start, Tsilli Pines has built a business on creating modern ketubot.
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.
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.
What Stuxnet Means for Small Business
Cybercrime in general and Stuxnet in specific presents clear financial threats to you and your business.
Can You Save Money by Outsourcing?
Staffing companies, freelance job boards, and temporary help agencies are experiencing record growth as companies turn to outsourcing.
Debt Ceiling Contingency Plans
What will the Treasury do if there's no increase in the debt ceiling, and what should you do with your investments?
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.
Freelance to Small Business: 10 People Who Made the Transition
From writing to designing water bottles, these 10 people turned their part-time freelance work into full-time businesses. Learn how you can too.
5 Money Mistakes Couples Who Live Together Might Make After a Breakup
Breaking up is hard to do. When money is involved, it's even harder.
Best Money Tips: Tips For Better Sleep
Today we found some awesome articles on tips for better sleep, ways to simplify your finances, and education alternatives that will help boost your career.
10 Tips from Bootstrapping Entrepreneurs
From finding customers to staying on top of marketing, these tips from experienced entrepreneurs can help you avoid common new-business pitfalls.
Best Money Tips: Maximize a Hobby and Earn Extra Income
Today we found some great articles on maximizing a hobby to earn extra income, how to improve your credit score, and 45 ways to save money.
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.
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.
Best Money Tips: How Not to Spend Money
Today we found some awesome articles on how not to spend money, extra money ideas for college students, and "free" things that aren't so free.
How Local Zoning Laws Affect Home-Based Businesses
Before you hang your shingle outside your home-based business, check your local zoning regulations to make sure that shingle is legal.