What is required to build a concrete business plan?
Pam Newman answered August 8, 2007
If you visit www.sba.gov you can see information regarding the aspects a business plan should include. You can also visit with your local SCORE or Small Business Development Center can also help...moreHow can I improve my cash flow?
Pam Newman answered August 8, 2007
There are a couple of different things that can help with cash flow: 1. When working with a client, request a down payment up front and/or do incremental billings so that you have cash flow...moreIf you have an angel investor, what forms and documents need to be written and what needs to be filed?
Tim Berry answered August 7, 2007
You need to find a local attorney you can trust. They aren't all sharks--it's not nearly as bad as the myth. Get recommendations from local business people and interview prospective attorneys and...moreIs it possible to raise money for a charity and keep some of it for yourself, like a salary?
Pam Newman answered August 6, 2007
If you set up a nonprofit, you are able to have salaries/wages. I would visit with a nonprofit specialist in your area because there are very specific details as to what you can and cannot do...moreCan real estate make my business's assets look better on paper?
Pam Newman answered August 1, 2007
If you have more assets then you do liabilities, that will increase your equity for the business. Bankers are looking at various things when analyzing a business including equity and profitability...moreHow do you restructure a for-profit business to a non-profit one?
Tim Berry answered August 1, 2007
When operating a for-profit or non-profit business, it should be approached the same way. The only difference is that a non-profit business isn't looking to take the profit from the business, even...moreHow do you restructure a for-profit business to a non-profit one?
Rosalind Resnick answered August 1, 2007
When operating a for-profit or non-profit business, it should be approached the same way. The only difference is that a non-profit business isn't looking to take the profit from the business, even...moreHow do you restructure a for-profit business to a non-profit one?
Marilyn August answered August 1, 2007
When operating a for-profit or non-profit business, it should be approached the same way. The only difference is that a non-profit business isn't looking to take the profit from the business, even...moreHow do you restructure a for-profit business to a non-profit one?
Brad Sugars answered August 1, 2007
When operating a for-profit or non-profit business, it should be approached the same way. The only difference is that a non-profit business isn't looking to take the profit from the business, even...moreHow do you restructure a for-profit business to a non-profit one?
Kristin Edelhauser answered August 1, 2007
When operating a for-profit or non-profit business, it should be approached the same way. The only difference is that a non-profit business isn't looking to take the profit from the business, even...moreHow do you restructure a for-profit business to a non-profit one?
Pam Newman answered August 1, 2007
When operating a for-profit or non-profit business, it should be approached the same way. The only difference is that a non-profit business isn't looking to take the profit from the business, even...moreI have two properties worth $700,000, excellent credit, but no cash to show a lender. How should I proceed from here?
Pam Newman answered June 20, 2007
If you take your business plan along with your personal balance sheet to the lender, then you'll be able to discuss options. Traditionally, the lender looks at your net worth (assets less...moreHow can I get a credit card or loan for my business without using my personal credit history and Social Security Number?
Pam Newman answered June 19, 2007
There are a couple of things to consider. One is that most lenders will ask you to use your personal assets as collateral for the business loans as well as the business assets. They want this as a...moreIf you have started a new small business, how can you start paying yourself to pay your personal bills?
Pam Newman answered June 19, 2007
No--do not pay your personal bills out of the business account. Hopefully you have created a business plan. You need to assess what the business can afford to pay you and you should visit with your...moreI am trying to get federal funds to open a large country convenient store. Where can I get an application for this type of business?
Tim Berry answered June 18, 2007
Go to your local bank to get an application for a business loan guaranteed by the federal Small Business Administration (SBA). Call first, because not all banks work with the SBA but most do, and...moreAre there any grants or special loans to help a woman start a small, non-home based business?
Tim Berry answered June 18, 2007
Grants are not nearly as common or as easy as the TV commercials say. They are selling lists of government programs so they want to get you interested enough to buy their lists. There are some...moreHow do I calculate early projections for my business plan?
Tim Berry answered June 13, 2007
Good luck to you. Use the resources at this Entrepreneur.com site to help you. Use business plan software to help you, the best of it offers you a tool that helps you organize and kemoreDo I need a tax ID number?
Tim Berry answered June 12, 2007
The tax ID number depends on a couple of choices you make. If you have employees then you probably need one, if you don't have employees, then you probably don't. The best bet is to check with a...moreAny tips on factoring my accounts receivable?
