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Sizing the Market

If you are putting together a business plan before approaching lenders, you’ll want to be specific in your calculations about your market share. Figuring it out takes time and research,…

Steps financial institutions take to combat identity theft

Federal law requires banks, investment brokers, mutual funds and other creditors to adopt identity theft prevention programs. This is the Red Flags Rule, so-named because its central feature requires financial…

Optimize Your Sales Pipeline

What is it going to take to make your business successful and reach your sales goals? Understanding the metrics that drive your sales initiatives will help you understand the effort…

Leasing Space for Your Business

One of the biggest expenses many businesses have to deal with is the cost of leasing space for their business. Getting familiar with what the lease covers and which sections…

Accepting Payment

You need an efficient way to get paid for your product or service in order to stay in business. Cash, checks, credit cards, and online payments are the primary ways…

Keeping Your Business & Personal Finances Separate

Every accountant will tell you the same thing: always keep your business and personal expenses separate. Also, each small business owner or one-person operation will nod her head and agree…

Pay-per-Click Advertising ROI

There are many marketing opportunities available to internet-based businesses. One of those is ‘pay-per-click’ advertising, whereby you only pay when somebody clicks on a link to your site, rather than…