Monthly Archives: September 2010
There is an Angel Investor in Your Backyard!
After developing a great product, the entrepreneur’s burden is delivery to the market. And that requires operating capital.
These 5 Business Mistakes Could Be Costly
In a world full of lawyers, IRS agents, and people just like you trying to live the American dream, owning a business is much more than selling a product or service and getting paid. As a business owner, your ignorance isn’t bliss. If you make one of these mistakes and claim that you didn’t know, [...]
How to Not be Sued By a Recently Laid Off Employee
Have you ever met somebody who says to you, “I was laid off from my job today and I deserved it.”? If you have, you’re definitely in the minority. If you own a small business and have to lay off employees, you increase the probability of legal action against you. How do you lay off [...]
Angels Vs. Ventures- What’s the Difference?
You’re a small business owner and you need money. You’re not alone. At some point nearly all small businesses need some sort of funding. Many simply apply for a business loan at a bank but some need even more than that. If you are thinking of soliciting large scale funding for your business, you may [...]
What’s Your Company Name?
It took you years to develop the idea. Trial and error, frustration, and then finally, success. A product you’re proud of is ready to go to market and next it’s time to form the company. At some point early in the process you’re going to need a name for your company but don’t pick it [...]
SBA 7(a) Loan Programs
You started with a dream and from there you formed a business plan, developed products or services, and even found a site for your new business. There’s only one thing left that you need: Money.
Seven Places to Find Angel Investors
Maybe you’re a person with a great idea and just need the money to get it off the ground. Maybe you’re a small business who wants to grow to a larger business but lack the capital to do it.
Microloans to increase to $50,000 under the Proposed Small Business Jobs Act
Congress is supposed to vote on the proposed Small Business Jobs Act later this week. Slated to pass, this bill could be a welcomed relief to small businesses feeling the pinch of a sluggish economy. One of the provisions of this bill is an increase in the maximum amount of microloans from the Small Business [...]
Learning about ARC Program Loans
Businesses all over the world have faced headwinds due to the global economic slowdown and none have been hit harder than small businesses. Fortunately, the United States Small Business Administration has a program which provides short term funding for those who have felt the effects of the sluggish economy.
Minimizing mistakes when creating a corporation maximizes chances for success
Entrepreneurs know that in order to create a corporation, mistakes must be minimized. The Wall Street Journal lists the most common errors made by new business owners and how to avoid the same traps.
