How to Use Accounting as Strategy
Accounting isn't just a necessary evil; sometimes the methods used can be a key part of your business strategy. Read more
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Why Is VC Hot About Underwear?
Premium underwear retailer Flint and Tinder just raised $850,000 of venture funding. Find out why venture capitalists are dropping their drawers over this st... Read more
Buying a Small Business in a Foreign Country
Your hired experts and own personal research are essential tools for success when purchasing a small business in another country. Read more
How to Manage a Banker
As your business seeks to expand, chances are you will need bank financing to do so. The challenge is to approach your bank with eyes wide open. Here's how. Read more
Guy Kawasaki: 'Why I'd Love to Pay More Taxes' 
Venture capitalist Guy Kawasaki explodes the notion that entrepreneurs care only about lower taxes and regulation. Watch video
How to Make Yourself Into CEO Material
Venture capitalist Ben Horowitz argues that CEOs are made, not born. Here's how he thinks you can hone your entrepreneurial skill set. Read more
Why Your Deal Is Taking Forever To Close
Private equity firms are sitting on a ton of money. Here's why they're scared to actually put it to work. Read more
Why Private Equity Is Not All Bad
Mitt Romney's presidential campaign has turned a negative spotlight on private equity. But PE is a much needed solution to a void in the marketplace. Read more
6 Numbers You Must Crunch to Win Capital
Looking to raise money? Here's exactly what you need to ask yourself before you try to win capital. Read more
3 Reasons to Take Outside Funding
Venture Capital firms and private equity funds have more to offer than money. Here are three ways these institutions can help your business. Read more
5 Steps to a Successful Seller Financing Deal
With today's tight lending restrictions, offering seller financing may be the key to selling your business and earning a big takeaway. Read more
What Entrepreneurs Need From Washington: It's Not Debatable
So far, the debates have painted tax policy as the holy grail for small business. Too bad the facts don't support it. Read more
Examining the Thiel Fellowship: Is It Worthwhile?
The Thiel Fellowship is looking for its next batch of 24 college students to pay $100,000 to drop out of college. But has the model been a success? Read more
Tesla & Fisker: The Game of Favorites
For two companies with remarkable similarities, how is it that Tesla basks in the sun while Fisker's Battleship is sunk? Read more
Be Worthy of Your Customers' Attention
Make sure that your product or service is worthy of receiving your customers' attention. Here's how to do it. Read more
5 Best Resources for Selling a Small Business
Don't kid yourself. You're going to need help to pull off the successful sale of your business. Here are five resources you'll need in today's marketplace. Read more
Grab Your Customer's Attention (& Keep It)
Before you can help customers solve their problems, you have to prove that you deserve their attention. Here's how to craft a compelling unique value proposi... Read more
Why Your Exit Strategy is Flawed
You may be planning to sell your business, but your business may not be sellable. These two rules can get you back on track. Read more
Private Equity 101: New Platforms vs. Add-Ons
Understanding the difference between a new "platform" and "add-on" investments is key to any business owners talking to private equity groups (PEGs). Read more
How to Sell Your Business (& the Land It's On)
When small business sellers own their buildings and land, they need to plan properly in order to successfully sell each. Read more
Top 5 Myths About Selling Your Business
Is one of these myths keeping you from selling your business? Don't let it. Read more
Facebook COO: Small Business Is Web's Holy Grail
As Sheryl Sandberg courts Madison Avenue and Wall Street this week, she discussed Facebook's IPO fallout and wooing small business. Read more
The Tricky Business of Knowing When to Sell
Sell just after landing your first big customer? This CEO didn't think he'd do it either. But sometimes when you sell your company isn't entirely up to you. Read more
The Best Place to Find Venture Investment
Inc. 5000 companies are better suited than VCs or angel investors to provide money and the skill necessary for establishing your start-up. Read more
Fisker Automotive: It's No Fun To Be a GOP Talking Point
This year's brutal election season turned Fisker Automotive into a political football. Here's how the car company coped. Read more
