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
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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
How to Find Out What Your Business Is Really Worth
Whether you want to sell or not, it’s natural to wonder what your business could fetch on the market. Entrepreneur John Warrillow offers up some resources. Read more
How to Write a Promissory Note
Raising money from family or friends is easy capital. Just be sure to follow basic but important lending guidelines when making a binding agreement to pay it... Read more
How to Pitch to Angel Investors
You may have sheer minutes to impress private investors, with success or failure hinging on how clearly and confidently you can deliver your presentation. Read more
How to Handle Budget Disputes
The way you divvy up your resources can cause tension between departments. Here are tips to help you keep your entire team on the same page. Read more
12 Best Tools for Budgeting
Tools you can use to build your annual budget. Read more
How to Meet Angel Investors
The most effective way to get set up with people who will invest in your fledgling business is to actively and creatively seek them out. Read more
How to Build a Bootstrapping Culture
Here are some tips to the art of building a business with little or no cash. Read more
How to Take Advantage of the R&D Tax Credit
Last week President Obama proposed expanding the research and development tax credit and even making it permanent. Here's how to figure out if you qualify. Read more
How to Raise Venture Capital
Pursuing venture capital is an important step for a rapidly growing business – but watch out for potential landmines. Read more
6 Questions to Ask Before Creating a Warranty
Offering a warranty or guarantee on your product or service can build trust in your brand and set you apart from the competition. Read more
How to Evaluate Your Company’s Financial Position
Bank balances don't tell you enough to gauge your financial health. Here's where to look in your financial statements and other data for a full checkup. Read more
How to Find Willing Investors
Big ideas often require the help of outside investors. Here are tips on what they look for and how to connect with them. Read more
How to Manage Your Online Advertising
When working with a digital ad system, there are secrets to making sure you're getting the most out of the deal. Read more
How to Pitch Your Business to Friends and Family
It's important to preserve relationships and protect everyone involved when tapping your family tree for funding. Read more
How to Responsibly Use Credit Cards for Your Business
Effectively managing your business credit is just as important as your personal credit reputation, but there are different steps to take and policies to cons... Read more
How to Determine Your Business Investment Strategy
Figuring out what areas of your business need the most investment is easier said than done. Follow these tips to meet the challenge. Read more
How to Get Your Customers to Help You Sell Your Business
John Jantsch, author of "The Referral Engine," offers tips on how you can get customers to give your business high marks to potential acquirers. Read more
10 Ways to Finance Your Business
Financing a business is always a challenge. Here we've compiled 10 techniques, from the tried-and-true to the experimental. Read more
How to Use Online Tools for Customer Surveys
If you're truly willing to listen to - and act on - feedback, here's the way to do it right. Read more
How to Start a Cash Balance Pension Plan
This increasingly popular retirement plan can help accelerate your savings and reduce your year-end tax liability. Read more
