Posted by Julie Brander | Posted in Finance | Posted on 15-07-2010 | 
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Discover What’s Best for Your Business Finding the right financing or finding ANY financing for that matter is one of the most difficult aspects of starting and building a solid small business. You may have a great business plan and be a talented business person, but finding financing is another matter. Business owners often start [...]
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A Blue Print for Your Company
Previously, I provided Back 2 Basics Tips that were easy for anyone in business. A few of you wanted more information about business plans, what I called a “Blue Print For Your Company.” A business plan offers various purposes for your business from your personal use to potential investors. The [...]
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Posted by Vernita Naylor | Posted in Finance, Planning, Starting | Posted on 27-04-2010 |
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Tips for Getting Started
Are you interested in an effective way to benefit your community or the world? Have you considered operating a non-profit organization, also known as a charitable organization? As a non-profit organization you can still make a profit, however, its sole function must continue to focus on its “original” benefit and/or purpose of its operation. As [...]
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Financial Words of Wisdom
With today’s economy there are a lot of people being laid off from their jobs. It doesn’t matter if the people have a vested interest in the company; there is still a possibility that they could be laid off. Well all is not lost. There is light at the end of the [...]
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FINANCING: DID YOU KNOW?
With today’s economy there are a lot of people being laid off from their jobs. It doesn’t matter if the people have a vested interest in the company; there is still a possibility that they could be laid off. Well all is not lost. There is light at the end of the [...]
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Posted by admin | Posted in Business, Finance, Marketing | Posted on 09-04-2010 |
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YOUnique Wealth & The Wealth Plan For Every Man
Click to Watch Bob Proctor’s Video
YOUnique Wealth has just released (February 2010) a powerful new and very exciting wealth plan called the Wealth Plan For Every Man that anyone that is desiring to create substantial financial change in their life can plug into and easily create [...]
5 Key Questions You Should Be Asking
In business & looking for answers? Entrepreneurs like you have been asking me what should I ask my SCORE mentor–I’m trying to figure my way out of this recession.
1. From your review of my financials, do you see any trouble spots?
2. Where could I trim costs by 5-10 percent?
3. What [...]
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Words of Wisdom from Reality Check Author Guy Kawasaki
Don’t go it alone. Venture capitalist Guy Kawasaki says this of entrepreneurs, “Generally, entrepreneurs, especially first-time ones, think that the idea is the hard part and implementation is the easy part. Generally, that’s exactly backwards, and SCORE can help them implement their brilliant ideas.”Ask SCORE online.
Quick Resource List
1.Find [...]
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How-To Collection Tips
Getting paid in business can make the difference in being profitable or, in some cases, being put out of business. Receivables need to be managed and are always a struggle as no one likes asking for money. Here are some tips to get customers to pay.
Offer a discount to customers who pay within [...]
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Get Your Finances In Order
Do you know it all? Especially, when it comes to finance the answers is most often–no. Make this the month you decide to surround yourself with a support system to bring you financial know-how.
1. Get a CPA. Even if you only meet twice a year, once for tax planning and once [...]
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Get Your Finances In Order
Do you know it all? Especially, when it comes to finance the answers is most often–no. Make this the month you decide to surround yourself with a support system to bring you financial know-how.
1. Get a CPA. Even if you only meet twice a year, once for tax planning and once [...]
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Get Your Finances In Order
Do you know it all? Especially, when it comes to finance the answers is most often–no. Make this the month you decide to surround yourself with a support system to bring you financial know-how.
1. Get a CPA. Even if you only meet twice a year, once for tax planning and once [...]
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Posted by Guest Blogger | Posted in Finance, Life Balance, budget | Posted on 29-01-2010 |
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In the current economic climate, what’s the most important thing that people can do to decrease their spending and stay on track with their finances?
One of the most helpful actions you can take to decrease your spending is to track it for at least a month. For one solid month, write down every purchase you [...]
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Posted by Julie Brander | Posted in Finance, Growing, Managing | Posted on 28-01-2010 |
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Credit Tips to Get Ahead
In these tough economic times and at a time when banks are not lending as freely as they have in the past. Good credit needs to be a priority. Look at your credit report regularly, question mistakes or unknown information.
You are entitled to a free credit report one time a year. [...]
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Posted by J. Barnes | Posted in Finance, Growing, Technology | Posted on 25-01-2010 |
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Track Expenses & Estimate Taxes
Here at SCORE, we’re always looking for free resources to help you start and grow your business. Outright is a great tool to start off the year.
Many small businesses don’t need (and can’t afford) expensive accounting software. Small startups generally just want to manage income and expenses, figure out their taxes and track [...]
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What affect will the new Credit Card Reform Act have on small business owners?
When the new Credit Card Reform Act was first unveiled, many consumers breathed a sigh of relief…and most small business owners were feeling left out in the cold. How the new credit card legislation will affect you depends on two things: [...]
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Posted by Guest Blogger | Posted in Finance, Growing, Managing, tips | Posted on 15-01-2010 |
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How can I save money on the basics, like office supplies?
The pens, the paper, the ink cartridges… These seemingly small things can really add up. Thankfully, there are ways to keep your office running efficiently and cut your office expenses at the same time.
Buy in Bulk
One of the best things a small business can do [...]
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Jump Start Your Success in 2010
It’s time for a hard look at your sales, expenses and net profits from 2009. With the new year here, really think about what this year could bring.
Okay, everyone has had enough of the general gloom and doom in the news. If you’ve tuned it out, then tune in to some [...]
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How should I budget if I have a freelance business? Where should I keep my earnings?
When you freelance, the amount you make from month to month fluctuates, making budgeting a bit of a challenge.
The first thing you’ll want to do is map out your monthly expenses. For one month, write down everything you spend. And [...]
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Now’s the Time for Year-End Tax Planning
Thanks to the Wall Street Journal’s online site wsj.com, Entrepreneur.com and Kiplinger.com for bringing such current and valuable tax information to the Web. Find six favorite resources below:
1.Tax Center: New to Small Business
Get a start here. Learn about taxes.
2. WSJ Tax Blog
Great tips and info. Check it out.
3. Smart [...]
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Now’s the Time for Year-End Tax Planning
Thanks to the Wall Street Journal’s online site wsj.com, Entrepreneur.com and Kiplinger.com for bringing such current and valuable tax information to the Web. Find six favorite resources below:
1.Tax Center: New to Small Business
Get a start here. Learn about taxes.
2. WSJ Tax Blog
Great tips and info. Check it out.
3. Smart [...]
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Chart Your Success: Plan Your Sales for 2010
Be positive. Be realistic. Be successful. Plan now to set goals for the year ahead.
Sales forecasting is fun–really. This is the time where you look at the opportunities for your business. There are always opportunities, even in a down economy. Okay, so 2009 may not have been [...]
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