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Recent Money and Finance Guides
How to Raise Start-up Capital in 2011
It's a brave new world out there for start-ups seeking funding. With banks still hesitant, and VC's being choosy, what's your strategy going to be? Read more
How to Manage Your Cash Better
An introduction to cash management services available from banks for most businesses Read more
How to Develop Your 2011 Office and Operations Budget
With the economy still on shaky ground, here’s how to develop an office and operations budget that will help you adapt quickly to changing market demands. Read more
How to Get What Your Business Is Worth
When you sign a letter of intent to sell your business, you give up much of your leverage in negotiations. Here’s how to hold onto it. Read more
How to Comply With the New Revenue Recognition Rules
When the Financial Accounting Standards Board updated the business accounting rules earlier this year, Apple was quick to embrace them. Here's a look at how ... Read more
How to Build and Maintain Good Business Credit
In a tight economy, good credit is key to expanding your business. Here are a few tips to keep your credit on track. Read more
How to Cut Credit Card Costs
The key to cutting credit card costs is shopping around for the best rates, rewards, and credit options. Here are five tips on getting the best terms or cons... Read more
How to Assess the Credit Risk of Your Customers
Take these five steps to determine a potential client or customer's credit worthiness. Read more
11 Things to Do When a Client Files Bankruptcy
Unfortunately, you can’t collect on the debt, but you can attempt to make a deal to get paid what is owed. Read more
Tools For Business Owner Retirement Planning
You take care of your employees, but what about planning for your own future? Here are the tools you need to plan your retirement. Read more
How to Use a Personal Asset Loan for Your Business
Need a loan, but don't have much to offer? Here's what to consider and how to protect yourself when using personal assets to secure a business loan. Read more
6 Tips on Entering Business Contests to Win
Improve your odds of walking away with prizes and publicity to help grow your company. Even if you lose, just applying to a competition can help boost business. Read more
How to Find Alternatives to Bank Financing
Traditional bank loans remain out of the reach of many businesses. Here are other options to consider, from factoring to merchant cash advances and microloans. Read more
6 Tips on Preparing for Strong Holiday Sales on Etsy
The impending holiday rush can be both a blessing and a curse for Etsy store owners. Inc. asked some seasoned, high-volume sellers to share their prep... Read more
How to Forecast Sales in an Uncertain Economy
You can't figure out what you can spend without knowing what you're bringing in. Here are tips to take the guess work out of revenue projections. Read more
How to Negotiate Effectively
Steps for getting what you want at the negotiating table. Read more
How to Develop Your 2011 Tech Budget
Businesses are expected to spend more money on their IT departments next year. Here's how to decide where to put your dollars. Read more
How to Plan for Hiring and Payroll in 2011
The state of the economy, new legislation and an uncertain tax environment make adding staff one of the toughest decisions you'll face next year. Read more
How to Secure a Credit Line in 2011
If your budget shows you'll have financing needs next year, you better start talking to your lender now. Here's what they'll be looking for. Read more
How to Cut Your Reliance on Credit
Companies that budget based on cash flows can avoid fees and charges, decrease their need for external credit, and improve their overall cash position. Read more
How to Budget and Manage Inventory for 2011
If your suppliers can't meet an increase in demand, neither can you. Here's how to make sure you're both ready for better times. Read more
How to Budget for Business Insurance
Having business insurance is vital, but how much coverage do you really need? This guide will help you decide and plan for the cost. Read more
How to Set an Annual Budget
It seems to be the least sexy part of running a business, but maintaining a realistic budget - and paying attention to it - can make or break your company. Read more
How to Use EBITDA to Value Your Company
It's not the only number potential buyers look at, but EBITDA will give you a solid idea of how they'll start evaluating your business. Read more
How to Manage Seasonal Fluctuations in Sales
This year, more businesses are tech-savvy and leveraging new ways to drive sales and manage fluctuations during the holiday season. Here are their tips. Read more
How to Bring a Food Product to Market
So you can cook, preserve, brew, pickle, or roast with the best of 'em. But is your product ready to compete with the other artisanal goods on the market she... Read more
How to Set up a Managed Travel Program
Managing travel for an entire company -- such as specifying preferred hotels to stay in, requiring everyone to fly coach, and setting a per diem for meals an... Read more
Tips for Calculating Your Gross Margin
If it feels like ages since you took Accounting 101, here's a detailed refresher on how understanding gross margins can help you make the right business deci... Read more
How to Choose an Exit Strategy
When you need to decide on an exit strategy for your business, here are factors to consider and tips for choosing the one that's best for you. Read more