Money
How Social Entrepreneurs Who Need Money Can Get Noticed
BY Catherine Clifford
If you want to raise money for your business from impact investors, then help them find you by putting your company information right in front of them.
How to Create a Competitive Pricing Strategy
BY Ann C. Logue
The price you charge for products or services says a lot about your company's competitive ways. Here's how to do it right.
4 Tips for Negotiating a Personal Guarantee
BY Catherine Clifford
It is highly likely that you'll be asked to sign a personal guarantee to get a bank loan. Before you do, make sure you are getting the best terms possible.
What Venture Capitalists Are Investing in Right Now
BY Catherine Clifford
A look at what's hot and what's not, when it comes to the industries attracting the most funding.
Government Report Shows Downward Trend in Small Business Lending
BY Catherine Clifford
Small business loans contracted last year, while large businesses secured more dollars, according to the Small Business Administration Office of Advocacy.
What the IPO Market Revival Means for Start-Up Funding
BY Peter S. Cohan
Why a good showing among two recent public offerings could bode well for fast pace startups.
The Fiscal Cliff: 3 Tax Changes You Need to Know Are Coming
BY Catherine Clifford
At the end of the year, a slew of tax breaks are set to expire, effectively increasing your bill to Uncle Sam. Here is a rundown of some of the changes that may not heard about.
4 Start-Up Accounting Tips for the Young Trep
BY Amrik Randhawa
When launching a new business, young entrepreneurs tend to forget one very important element: their books. Here's how to avoid making that mistake.
Visa, MasterCard Settlement: What You Need to Know
BY Catherine Clifford
Credit-card giants agree to pay more than $6 billion to settle an antitrust case.
3 Signs You May Need to Ditch Your Bank
BY Catherine Clifford
It is a hassle to change banks. Here is when it is worth it.
Why You Should Hire Your Kids This Summer
BY Mark J. Kohler
Putting your children on your payroll can help save on taxes and give them a taste of entrepreneurship.
4 Obstacles to Early Retirement and How to Overcome Them
BY J.D. Roth
Do you dream of retiring early? You'd better get started now.
Remember These 8 Rules Before Sending Out Your Next Invoice
BY Gwen Moran
Not getting paid fast enough? Incomplete, incorrect or unclear invoices could be to blame. Here's how to get it right.
3 Questions You Must Ask Before Securing a Small Business Credit Card
BY Catherine Clifford
While it's tempting to sign up for another card to survive a cash flow crunch, consider these important tips first.
SEC to Miss JOBS Act Deadline
BY Catherine Clifford
Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Mary Schapiro says it's more complicated than it seems to write the rules.
5 Ways to Get Paid Faster
BY Catherine Clifford
Is your small business caught in a cash crunch? Consider these steps to get customers to speed up and cut that check.
3 Simple Financial Tools to Help Track Business Success
BY Catherine Clifford
Financial dashboards are a popular way for small business owners to manage their money and track their growth without the hassle and expense of a business consultant.
A Common Personal Finance Mistake New 'Treps Make
BY Catherine Clifford
Starting your own business will affect many parts of your life, including how you manage your finances.
5 Resolutions for Freelancers in the Coming Tax Year
BY Joseph D'Agnese and Denise Kiernan
Tips for organizing your financial life from the authors of 'The Money Book for Freelancers, Part-Timers, and the Self-Employed.'
'J Curve' and Other Buzzwords Investors Don't Want to Hear
BY Sam Hogg
Don't hide behind jargon. Seasoned investors know B.S. when they hear it.
The Barter Kings' Guide to Building a Business Without Cash
BY Carol Tice
More business owners are looking to barter for what they need. Here are seven tips for negotiating favorable trades.
9 Things Startups Must Know Before Approaching Lenders
BY Catherine Clifford
These steps will put you ahead of the game before you start, and increase your chances of securing funds for your small business.
7 Reasons Small Business Supports Romney (Opinion)
BY Scott Shane
Small-business owners overwhelmingly favor Mitt Romney over Barack Obama in the 2012 presidential election. Here are seven reasons why.
Case Study: How a Merchant Cash Advance Worked in a Pinch
BY Michelle Goodman
A last-minute shortfall led a restaurateur to a speedy merchant cash advance in exchange for a cut of future sales.Shark Tank vs. KickStarter: How One Startup Used Both to Launch
BY Carol Tice
When deals fall apart, it can often be for the best. For this business owner, the upside of losing angel funding was retaining equity and control over his company.
Got Investors? Now, How to Handle Your Salary
BY Catherine Clifford
Whether your investors are friends and family or VCs, here's a guideline on how to pay yourself as your startup grows.Ads by Google
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