Most people wait till the beginning of the year to do a business plan. I completely disagree with this approach. You should be working through the process now so you are ready to hit the ground running when January 1st hits. Here are 6 things that should be a priority in this year’s plan. […]
The Basics of Business Budgeting
When you run a business you have one goal in mind: to make money. You can not make money if you don’t know how to budget your expenses. Establishing a solid spending plan will ensure your business generates a profit – and you make the money you are after. There is an old saying that […]
Setting Up Your Business Accounts Receivable
Before you can ever open your doors or website to conduct business, you will need to get your financial house in order. Having the cash on hand to pay the bills is one thing, but actually having accounts to put that money in is quite another. Opening a business account is not as easy as […]
Finding Start-Up Funds for Your New Business
Starting a business takes more than just a great idea and knowledge. It also takes money — lots and lots of money. In the past the best place to get the funds necessary to start a new business venture was the local bank to secure a small business loan. Unfortunately, those loans have virtually dried […]
Naming Your Business
“A rose by any other name …” these words by William Shakespeare have been pondered for hundreds of years and for good reasons; a name is a powerful thing. The same is true for your business name. It can make you a success – or it can guarantee failure. Impossible you may be thinking. A […]