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- Small Businesses and Banking Lines of Credit - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2012 from Karlene Sinclair-RobinsonIn a recent Los Angeles Times article titled ‘Bank of America severing some small-business credit lines’, the issue of Bank of America closing out small business lines of credits was addressed. This brought to mind how many small businesses are victims to this type of financing dealing. This is ...
Views: 1181 - The Small Business Administration and Your Business - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2012 from Karlene Sinclair-RobinsonWhat would you do if the SBA was no more? The Wall Street Journal article headline read: “Should the Small Business Administration Be Abolished?” The internet buzz is swirling with conjecture. There is, of course, no concrete evidence to this and organizations such as WIPP (Women Impacting ...
Views: 1059 - 9 Things Business Owners Must Know Before Seeking Capital - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2012 from Karlene Sinclair-RobinsonBusiness owners are always seeking ways to improve their business. These improvements can include updating equipment, hiring new staff, developing a better marketing strategy or figuring out how to improve cash flow. When cash is not flowing effectively, a business owner must take any and all ...
Views: 1219 - ***An Unusual Secret To Creating More Money In Your Business - by Submitted on Dec 31, 1969 from Leslie CunninghamA common assumption that I had always made in my business in the past was thinking that in order to make more money and achieve my desired income goal I simply needed to focus on taking “the right actions.” Because of this way of thinking I was constantly asking myself, “What do I need to ...
Views: 2145(2 votes) - FAILING FASTER, IN ORDER TO SUCCEED FASTER! - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2012 from Marcy StahlWant to achieve success faster? You likely need to FAIL faster! You may be thinking: "Is Marcy CRAZY? Shouldn’t I be SUCCEEDING faster, not FAILING faster?!" In the ideal world, yes, you could succeed without failing. In the real world in which you and I live, however, no person can make ...
Views: 1283 - Keys to Business Success: Business Blogging for Profits - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2012 from Zenobia GarrisonYour business blog is probably the single most important tool you can use to build and grow your business. Whether your business blog is part of your website, or a separate entity, it is important to know how to focus your blog to help attract more potential clients and customers to your ...
Views: 625 - How to Make Money on Craigslist - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2012 from Cody KeppelEver find yourself wondering, “How can I make more money with what I already have?” Of course you’ve wondered this! Well, I have a solution for you. Craigslist.com Craigslist is an online marketplace where you can buy, and sell items locally for free! No fees like eBay. There are many ways ...
Views: 638 - Wealth that will flourish - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2012 from soniya rastogiWealth is a temporary property which comes and goes. It is important to take efforts in the right direction so that you can maintain it. Many Entrepreneurs in India look for better avenues of investment and wealth management so that they can progress. Many business tycoons and entrepreneurs look ...
Views: 589 - 5 Points: To Keep Frauds and Scams away in your Company & Business - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2012 from John FrankAs part of a continuing drive to inform the commercial world about fraud prevention tactics and risks, UK Fraud (www.ukfraud.co.uk) has published a list of common fraud misnomers. These include: 1. Mega Fraudsters Are Responsible For Most Fraud. The vast amount of fraud in most developed ...
Views: 529 - How To Finance A Company In Canada .Mistakes You Don’t Want To Make In Cash Flow Financing - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2012 from Stan ProkopHow To Finance A Company...that's the challenge for owners of new and existing businesses in Canada when it comes to equity, debt, and cash flow financing. Let's examine some basic aspects surrounding that issue with a focus on how Canadian business owners and financial managers can both ...
Views: 721 - 2 Signs Your Business Is Going Broke And Your Solutions For Fixing Business Cash Flow Problems - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2012 from Stan ProkopCan you spot (or have you spotted already) business cash flow problems inside your firm? A better question might be - have you got some solutions to those problems! We've got some insights into both today. Business failure, temporarily, (or otherwise!) often comes back to cash flow and ...
Views: 707 - Do Your Competitors Use A Customer Finance Vendor Program To Beat You At The Sales Game? - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2012 from Stan ProkopThinking about a customer finance vendor program? We know for sure that many Canadian business owners and financial managers recognize that their competition sometimes wins the sales battle, without even beating you at actual pricing / cost. How do they do that? If you had the ability to get ...
Views: 736 - Don’t Make These Blunders When Financing A Canadian Franchise . Franchising In Canada … Done Right! - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2012 from Stan ProkopA blunder. We're told it's about ' acting blindly ‘... ‘without guidance'. Can you actually afford to make a blunder when it comes to financing a Canadian Franchise? Talk about a costly mistake. Let’s examine some ways in which you can avoid making those serious mistakes when looking at ...
Views: 676 - Considered A Canadian Business Advisor For Specialized Access To Financing Funds And Lenders In Canada? - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2012 from Stan ProkopYes, of course it’s ultimately up to you but have you considered a Canadian business financing advisor for your specialized access to funds, financing and traditional and alternative lenders in Canada? As we said it’s you the Canadian business owner or financial manager that has to both ...
Views: 670(2 votes) - Avoiding Canadian Business Credit Nightmares. Banking And Bank Loans For Business In Canada - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2012 from Stan ProkopWhen it comes to Canadian business credit and banking in Canada (loans, credit lines, etc) it's more than a bit unfortunate that many business owners and financial managers view the process and the challenge as somewhat of a nightmare or at the very least a negative process. Let's examine how ...
Views: 737 - Warning! Are Traditional Factoring Program Companies In Canada Right For Your AR Finance Challenge? - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2012 from Stan ProkopThere's nothing like a ' Danger Ahead' sign up the road to catch a Canadian business owners attention. That's why we're pointing out a number of things today with respect to factoring companies in Canada, how they work, and why ar (accounts receivable) finance may be the best thing that ever ...
Views: 667 - 10 Ways to Get More Energy - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2012 from Warwick MerryDoes your energy fluctuate over the course of the day – not a simple up and down, but a wild and massive high and low? Do you drink lots of tea, coffee, energy drinks and wish you didn’t drink that many? Do you get exhausted just turning up to work? Well it is time for more sustainable ...
Views: 1191 - Choosing a Logo for your Business - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2012 from Ross MarkamChoosing a logo can be a stressful process. This is something that will stick with your business for a long time, so it makes sense that choosing the correct one - and making it fit your identity, is something that you should stew over and make a long, important decision for your business. Many ...
Views: 1089 - Are You Making These Selling Mistakes? - Part I - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2012 from Marcy StahlIf you're in business for yourself, you're selling something. You may want customers to buy your product, or new people to join your team, or other companies to join you in a strategic alliance. Are you making any of the top 3 mistakes I see in selling? Try this true/false quiz. 1) Anyone ...
Views: 1046 - Are You Making These Selling Mistakes? - Part I - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2012 from Marcy StahlIf you're in business for yourself, you're selling something. You may want customers to buy your product, or new people to join your team, or other companies to join you in a strategic alliance. Are you making any of the top 3 mistakes I see in selling? Try this true/false quiz. 1) Anyone ...
Views: 1125 - Starting a Successful Online Business - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2012 from Steve JohnstonToday we will look at what must be done to build a successful online business. This formula is very simple to follow and is overlooked by many business owners on the internet who seek fast riches. By explaining the ways that most companies turn a profit, we hope you will be able to begin your ...
Views: 580 - Smart Women and Their Relationship With Money - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2012 from Joy ChudacoffRecently, I had the opportunity to spend the day strategizing with a group of smart women entrepreneurs from different parts of the world. It was an energizing day focused on topics such as effective marketing, clear messaging to attract your ideal client, time management and money. At one ...
Views: 1266(1 vote) - Earn money online with zeekrewards - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2012 from david purvesAre you fed up with your own job? Do you want to be your own boss? You want to ditch your corporate cubicle and join the ranks of web workers? So work at home and earn online. You can make money in the new economy, though it might not be as easy or cushy as keeping your old economy job. Making ...
Views: 1107 - Home online opportunities - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2012 from david purvesAre you looking for ‘Working from home opportunities’ through Internet to earn extra income? Are you tired of searching genuine part time online jobs or you get rid of with your regular boring 9 to 5 job? Are you still struggling to make money online? There are various ways to make money from ...
Views: 794 - There Is No Try! - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2012 from Paige Stapleton and Brian StarkHow often have you said or heard someone else say, "I'm going to give it a try and see how it goes."? Most likely, if that was the approach, not a whole lot was accomplished - if anything at all. As the wise Master Yoda said, "Do or do not... there is no try." When we approach something ...
Views: 1432 - Stepping Into IT - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2012 from Paige Stapleton and Brian StarkYears ago when I (Paige) was pursuing my illustrious acting career ;) - I asked the artistic director from the Jeff Daniels' theatre what is the "IT" that those special actors have who really make it in theater and the movies... He very quickly answered me... "IT is perseverance." Well, ...
Views: 1414 - The Social Media Scene Is Not Far Off From Traditional Networking - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2012 from Lisa MininniIf you have been on the receiving end of someone wanting to connect with you on social media just because they wanted to get introduced to someone you were connected with, you might have a jaded sense of the social online networking scene. Unfortunately, if you use this as an excuse not to ...
Views: 1015 - Are You Bringing All You Have to the Table? - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2012 from Paige Stapleton and Brian StarkSomething amazing happens when you bring all the pieces of who you are into your business.... you are able to unlock the passion in your business. When you unlock the passion in your business, it becomes really fun again (or maybe even for the first time). You begin to attract more paying ...
Views: 1395 - Four reasons they’re interested but not buying - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2012 from Allison Babb PhillipsA business owner asked the question, “Why is it that I have so many people expressing an interest in what I have and seemed like they genuinely interested in my products and services but then they’re just not buying?” Are they truly interested? The first reason is that, on the surface it ...
Views: 935 - True Freedom: Building a Green, Successful, Home-Based Business - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2012 from Kriss BergethonMy cell phone was ringing again. It was 6am, and I was in bed - exhausted. It felt like it had just stopped ringing 5 minutes ago. Back in those days, my cell phone rang from 6am to about 9pm. I was using 5000 minutes a month on my cell phone. I had some sort of VIP status with my cell ...
Views: 1716 - The Biggest Mistake Depressed Business Owners Make And How To Avoid It - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2012 from Lalitha BrahmaWhen I ask depressed business owners how their business is doing, I get one of these answers: Business is going well and I am successful. As it is hectic, I get too tired and feel like a depressed business owner. Even though I started my business with great inspiration, as my health is not ...
Views: 3646 - For Entrepreneurs fearing Vacation, this works like crazy… - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2012 from Lalitha BrahmaQuestions That Come Up Before Taking Vacation As an Entrepreneur, have you ever put off taking vacation? Are you afraid of losing new clients? Are you afraid of losing revenue? Even if you did take vacation, do you feel guilty? When I first, transitioned from an Employee to an Entrepreneur, ...
Views: 1634 - 3 REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD STOP LOOKING FOR A JOB ! - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2012 from KT. JonesApril 9th, 2012 This job search environment is extremely difficult. Anyone who is in this market right now can attest to that. The stress associated with the search can prove to be very daunting and downright disturbing to the sanity of those searching. You have bills, spouses, friends and ...
Views: 1138 - Going into business for yourself - finding the right advice. - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2012 from Bob WinchesterSometimes, when my wife needs help, I'll head over to the supermarket for some groceries for the family. It’s usually pretty painful and quite often requires much determination to get out the door and even a period of recovery afterwards. Obviously I’m kidding; sort of. Even though it's not much ...
Views: 837 - The Bumpy Road to FAITH - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2012 from Marcy StahlI recently attended an amazing conference, SEVEN, intended to help entrepreneurs create seven-figure businesses. The conference was run by some coaches that I wanted to see live and in person and experience their message face-to-face instead of email. Plus my ticket was free and the conference ...
Views: 1043 - Why Master Hardscapes is perfect for you. - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2012 from paul mejiaLandscaping you’re yard so it can be more attractive can be hard work let us do the hard work for you, we can handle it. kick back and relax and enjoy your garden oasis. It's not just plants, trees, and shrubs. Because of the amount of available plants, you may have no idea about choosing the ...
Views: 1332 - Therapy For Business Cash Flow Problems ? Working Capital Financing Solutions And Alternatives - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2012 from Stan ProkopBusiness Cash Flow Problems? Maybe some working capital therapy in order. Therapy - it's what they call a ' curative power ' , so let's examine some curative powers around one of the biggest challenges Canadian business financing, working capital and cash flow needs. We're all familiar ...
Views: 943(1 vote) - Scientifically Proven ? An Asset Lease Whether Operating Or Capital Works For Financial Bridging of Canadian Business Financing - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2012 from Stan ProkopScientifically proven? It's defined as a ' body of techniques’ for acquiring new knowledge. Unless we're missing something an asset lease is a trusted financial solution, bridging your operating capital needs to your long term financing solutions. Whether it’s an operating lease versus a ...
Views: 757(1 vote) - Creative Ways for Franchise Finance In Canada. From IT Franchises To Restaurant Franchising Here’s How ! - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2012 from Stan ProkopFranchising Canada. Whether it’s an ' IT ' franchise in the world of technology, or a restaurant in the quick service / full service/ casual service industry everyone it seems wants to get on board. If they know they have the ability to finance the business...so let’s examine some creative ways ...
Views: 774(1 vote) - Lost ! Your Canadian Franchise Opportunities. Issues You Can’t Not Consider Re: Your Franchising Finance Loan - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2012 from Stan ProkopFeeling like you may have missed out, or perhaps simply overwhelmed with the ability to a finance Canadian franchise opportunities. There are a lot of issues to consider when contemplating a franchising loan, some of which you may not have even considered or be aware of. Oh, and by the way, ...
Views: 643(1 vote) - Excuse Us For Pumping Types Of Accounts Receivable Funding In Canada ! Intrigued By Factoring Finance In Canada? - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2012 from Stan ProkopAre some types of accounts receivable funding and factoring financing better than others? We're often accused of ' pumping’, aka ' promoting' this type of Canadian business financing for firms of all types in Canada. Why is that? Is receivable financing, on its own or blended in with ...
Views: 795(1 vote) - Achieve the Impossible With ABL ? How The Asset Based Line Of Credit Facility Creates Financing - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2012 from Stan ProkopWhy do we maintain ABL financing achieves the impossible? For us, it seems pretty simple. It's that just one type of Canadian business financing, the asset based line of credit facility, can successfully address, and answer ' YES ' to the following questions: Is Your Firm viewed as high risk ...
Views: 712(1 vote) - No ‘ SRED ‘ Of Doubt ! SR And ED Tax Credits Finance Via A Bridge Loan Is Still Here ! - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2012 from Stan ProkopSR & ED Tax credits. Did you or your firm have any doubt about the SRED program in Canada? I think we can safely say thousands did, and the good news is that the SRED Program is still intact... yes some changes, but still alive and well . And even better news? Your SR ED claim is still ...
Views: 841(1 vote) - A Quick Proven Way To Accelerate Cash Flow Finance ? Use A Purchase Receivables Factoring Program - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2012 from Stan ProkopWaiting for anything good to happen is business isn't really our favorite thing to do. That's why cash flow finance via a purchase receivables strategy to finance your business eliminates waiting. Waiting for what? Well the question simply becomes: ' Would you rather have cash in the bank ...
Views: 829(1 vote) - The Best Kept Secret Factor to Closing A Sale - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2012 from Lisa MininniIt is said that we are all selling something. We may be selling an idea, a product, or a service. The question is: What are the underlying factors causing people to buy? This is where a lot of people will point to a host of tools and fancy techniques. Yet, there is an easy almost simplistic ...
Views: 1308 - A guide to choose wooden flooring - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2012 from mohnizam smithWooden floor is very popular across UK because of its features like modern and elegant look, durability, and easy maintenance. There are numerous advantages of getting wood flooring installed in house. You can use it only on the place where there is even surface. Wooden flooring is most ...
Views: 736 - Why Should They Choose YOU? Demonstrate ROI! - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2012 from Oma EdojaYou can get more clients with less stress by demonstrating the returns prospects stand to gain from working with you. Also help them see what they stand to lose when they do not! This is called demonstrating ROI (return on investment) Here are a few tips to get you started: a. ...
Views: 1166(2 votes) - When You Fall, Get Back Up - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2012 from Cindy HartmanMy six-year-old grandson is a huge NASCAR fan, and can name most of the drivers and their numbers. As most kids his age do, he enjoys his make-believe world and lives there often. He becomes anyone he wants to be, any time he chooses. One day, he was - shall we say - in the moment, pretending to ...
Views: 1172 - Sales - Learn It, Love It, Live It - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2012 from Meridith Elliott PowellI am on a mission! I want you to love to sell. I want you to learn how to do it, love using the word, and enjoy the sales experience. Selling is the one skill you need in today's economy to put you in control of your success. When you know how to sell, and sell correctly, you put yourself in the ...
Views: 1137 - Have A Great Time Excelling On The Job and In Sports - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2012 from Raj GavurlaStatistics show the majority of people aren’t enthralled with their work. Interpreting the statistics meaning forces me to come to the conclusion it’s difficult for them to have a great time because instead of excelling they reached a plateau which causes static thinking, worry, stress, or ...
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