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50 Ways to Save Money in Your Business
Save your company thousands of dollars with these penny-pinching tips.
6 Sources of Bootstrap Financing
Whether you're just starting out or you've been in business for years, if you need cash, consider these bootstrapping ideas.
Anatomy of a Loan Document
Here's what all the fine print means. Study it before you sign.
Deciding Who to Ask for Money
When it comes to figuring out just whom you'd like to approach for business capital, these tips can help you develop a great list of prospects.
Financing a Not-Yet-a-Business Idea
It's next to impossible to raise funds for your "brilliant idea." But our expert offers some smart financing tips.
Funding Options for Bad Credit Risks
If your credit score is holding you back from landing startup capital, you'll appreciate these tips for finding the funding you need.
Getting Money to Grow
Where to go for funding when you're ready to move beyond the startup stage
How to Better Manage Your Cash Flow
These four steps will help you keep track of the money coming in and out of your growing company.
How to Forecast Revenue and Growth
When starting out, financial forecasts may seem overwhelming. We'll help you conquer the numbers with this easy-to-follow guide to forecasting revenues and expenses during startup.
How to Get Investors for Your Startup
Raise the money you need by proving to investors that you've done your homework and are willing to sacrifice.
How to Make the Kitchen Table Pitch
Follow these four tips if you're raising startup capital from family and friends.
How to Raise and Lower Your Prices
You need to make changes to improve your bottom line. Here's how to do it without alienating your customers.
It's a Swapping Success!
Swap meets give entrepreneurs a low-cost way to break into retail.
Paying Employees During the Startup Stag
When getting your company off the ground, there are ways to compensate workers that won't break the bank.
Raising Money From Informal Investors
The devil's in the details when taking money from--and structuring a deal with--friends, family and angel investors.
Raising Patient Capital for Your Business
How to attract funding from people who don't expect an immediate return
Retire Rich
Entrepreneurs are good at growing businesses, but when it comes to personal portfolios, many all too often fall short. Experts share tips, strategies and secrets for the best ways you can accumulate wealth and retire rich.
Smart Succession-Planning Strategies
If you haven't thought about what will happen to your business if you're no longer able to run it, these tips will get you thinking about the best plan to put in place.
Using Credit Cards to Fund Your Business
Know the risks you face before you take the plunge into credit-card debt.
What to Pay Yourself
It's your business. You get paid what you want, right? Not quite. Here's what you need to take into consideration before setting your salary.


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