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Top 5 Ways to Secure a Loan for Your Business

February 3, 2012

The business lending landscape has changed dramatically in the last few years, making it difficult for some business owners who still rely on the classic model of marching down to the local bank or credit union and filling out a few application forms and disclosures. The global financial crisis has been one of the major [...]

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Scaling Your Commercial Insurance Purchase to Your Needs

January 31, 2012

Buying more commercial insurance coverage than you really need does not give you any advantage in the event of a claim. That is because regardless of your policy limits, you are insured only for the amount of damages that you actually incur. If anything, you may save money on commercial property and casualty insurance if [...]

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Checklist for Expanding into International Markets

January 24, 2012

The Internet has made it easier than ever for even small businesses to expand into international markets; however that doesn’t mean that it’s easy to trade on a global stage.  If you want to succeed internationally, you’ll need to do your homework first, and understand the many challenges that international businesses face.  Here’s a short [...]

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Why You Should Protect Your Assets By Forming an LLC

January 20, 2012

Limited liability companies (LLCs) came into the focus of American business people in the late 1970s. Prior to that, most business entities were limited to the sole proprietor, partnership or corporate structures. European companies were the first to enjoy a business structure that limited the liability of the partners who held ownership interest in a [...]

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Switching insurance brokers

January 19, 2012

If you have been with a particular insurer for some time, you may benefit from switching to a different insurance broker and company. However, there are pros and cons to switching, and lower premiums aren’t the only factor to consider. If you secured a good deal on your insurance policy some years ago, it may [...]

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5 Financial Steps To Starting A Business

January 18, 2012

Of all the considerations that must be taken prior to starting a small business -like the business plan, marketing and advertising, personnel, etc.- the financial aspects are the most important. This doesn’t mean that finances should be considered first; in fact, the very first step an entrepreneur should take is to carefully think about the [...]

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How to Make Money Blogging

January 18, 2012

Blogging is an excellent way to make money–you can work from home, set your own schedule, and because start-up and maintenance costs are minimal, you can begin to turn a profit almost immediately. If you want a blog that will bring in the green, read on. Here are some easy ways you can make money [...]

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5 Tips To Boost Your Internet Marketing Strategy

January 14, 2012

The Internet has become the most important medium for effective marketing, but at the same time it has become the most competitive. While in the past a simple web page was the sole requirement necessary for the search engine crawlers to index a web page in their respective web results, the sheer amount of the [...]

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Intellectual Property and the Small Business Owner

January 12, 2012

The topic of intellectual property isn’t typically discussed by small business owners, even though it should absolutely be in the minds of all entrepreneurs. The main reason why intellectual property (IP) isn’t talked about much is that it is often seen as an immaterial concept, and to some extent that is correct. The recommended way [...]

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Adding Precious Metals to Your Retirement Plan

January 11, 2012

With the stock market and current economic climate being volatile, many people are considering purchasing precious metals for investment purposes. Adding approved precious metals to your retirement portfolio is known as purchasing a precious metals IRA. Although, as with all investments, there are risks, purchasing precious metals has a number of distinct advantages.

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Take a Leap of Faith to Stay Ahead of the Pack

December 11, 2011

The global financial crisis has been a boon to economists who are fond of coining new terms and resorting to colloquialisms to explain what everyone already knows: Hard times are still upon us, and the slow pace of the economic recovery is excruciating. The financial news media has also shown a penchant for using these [...]

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Prince 2-Resistance is Futile

November 28, 2011

No, this is not a reference to ‘The Borg’ – the nemesis of Star Fleet in Star Trek (well, actually it is), but more to say that we are all project managers and to deny otherwise is futile!

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Small business loans explained

October 26, 2011

A small business loan is exactly what is says on the tin – a loan for a small or even a start up business to help fund the business. These loans may be taken out by existing small businesses that are looking to expand and grow and need a cash injection to enable this to [...]

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Extending Credit to Boost Your Sales!

October 21, 2011

Credit is an absolutely necessary tool for small, as well as large businesses. Companies need credit to expand and increase profits. Credit can also allow extra funds for marketing, and targeted advertising increases your exposure in the market place.

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