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Practical finance tips to keep your company running strong during the economic storm.


Creative Ways to Get the Cash Flowing
In ordinary times, cash is merely king. When sales slump cash flow becomes emperor of the universe.

10 Critical Cash Flow Rules
Protect your business from a common cause of failure by following these cash management tips.

Control Your Cash Flow
Here are 5 ways to reduce your vulnerability during the credit crunch.

Quiz: Risk Assessment Calculator
See if you score high on the financial fitness quiz.

Grow Your Stash By Managing Cash Flow
Aggressive cash flow management could ensure your business survives tough times.

Startup Financing During the Credit Crunch
Creativity goes a long way when it comes to financing your startup during tough economic times.

6 Ways to Grow, Despite the Downturn
Use these proven tactics to keep your home-based business successful amid a sputtering economy.

Secrets to Surviving the Recession
Insights and strategies to take entrepreneurs from recession survival mode to prosperity.

The Upside of the Downturn
This economic upheaval is a wake-up call for all of us to educate ourselves financially.

Get Your Hands on Stimulus Money
Business owners can take advantage of the stimulus bill's energy rebates.

You Can Still Find an Angel Investor
There will always be angel investors, in good times and bad.


10 Lies VCs Know You're Telling
VC funding isn't always easy to obtain and and you'll have to give up equity, but when you're a high-growth company with high-financing needs, it can be your best bet.

Where Ideas Meet Investors
Entrepreneurs and major investors meet face to face at the Venture Capital Showcase.

Is Your VC Into You?
Know how to discern whether your VC gets it or if its time to look for financing elsewhere.

6 Steps to the Perfect Pitch
Learn how to hit a home run with investors--from a guy who struck out.

Frugal is Back
Here's how to channel your inner miser--the right way.


Real-World Cost-Cutting Practices
These 4 companies are saving money in day-to-day operations. And they're doing it without affecting the customer experience

Get Your Money's Worth
We show you 10 ways to save during startup--and which investments are worth the splurge.

How to Get a Handle on Expenses
Take inventory, keep your books in order, cut back and hang on to your money as long as possible.

Surviving an Economic Downturn
These cost-cutting suggestions can keep you afloat in a tempestuous economy.

In This Economy, Everything's (Re)Negotiable
To ask for new terms on contracts, start when things are still manageable and avoid looking desperate.

Think Like a Negotiator
Knowing how to negotiate is always important, especially when cash is tight.

9 Things to Know About Negotiation
Realistically evaluate yourself and how you respond to conflict. Don't be afraid to get help if you need it.

Low on Cash? Try Barter
It's a useful alternative to use with suppliers--but remember that the IRS will want its cut.

How to Negotiate With Your Creditors
Advice on protecting your interests by negotiating with creditors.

Year of the Bootstrapper
Here are some tips for growing without an external cash infusion.


10 Tips for Successful Bootstrapping
Getting venture capital should not be the end all source of financing. The key to success is bootstrapping.

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.

Where the Money is
Raising money in a recession is beyond difficult. Look in these places, because getting started now is a great idea.

5 Ways to Raise Money Today
With a little persistence and creativity, you can still find financing.

Times Are Tough, But So Are You
This could be the perfect time to get your new business off the ground.

The Best Things in Life are Free
We show how you can start, run and grow your business for, you guessed it, free.

Budget Strategically to Stay on Course
These 9 tips will help you manage your budget, steer straight and control your destiny.

Protect Yourself With Credit Insurance
Insuring your accounts receivables maybe a worthwhile investment.

What to Know, How to Collect
Simple steps to ensure prompt payment, recover debt and stay in the black.

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Break Even Calculator
Break Even Analysis is an expected component of most business plans. This calculator shows how much revenue you need to cover both fixed and variable costs.

Cash Flow Calculator
This calculator shows you how B2B sales, carrying inventory and rapid growth can affect your business's money.

Budget Simple
A free and easy way to make sure you know where your money is going.

Simple Tax Worksheet
Use this worksheet to keep track of possible tax deductions.

The Complete Book of Dirty Little Secrets
Money-saving strategies the credit bureaus won't tell you



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