Just when we start to see some improvement in the small business lending environment, another report emerges appearing to indicate that very little has changed. The United States Small Business Administration recently released a survey showing the amount of money lent to small businesses has dropped not only in the first quarter of 2011 but […]
Most small businesses falter rather than thrive. From inception, they struggle to survive, struggle to pay the bills and sadly, many small business, in fact most, will ultimately close their doors. It doesn’t have to be that way, though.
If you’re a blogger, you may have turned to online outlets to make some extra income or to earn your living using the Internet. You may also be offering your expertise free of charge as a way to help others but your act of good will may land you in court and spending thousands of […]
The amount of capital flowing into e-commerce startups reflects extreme confidence in the future prospects for this industry. The latest story is $40 million of new funding for ShoeDazzle.
You don’t need a perfect plan to succeed with your new business. In fact, flexibility is a valuable feature for a startup. The planning required to start your own business involves choosing the right industry, location, and corporate name. But only after getting started will you discover all the correct nuances of operating your business.
Remember when you filed and were granted your LLC? You probably filed for an LLC for many reasons. Among them, shelter from legal liability as well as the ability to use your business name on official correspondence. Beware, though. In most states, applying for an LLC, paying the fee, getting your paperwork isn’t enough to […]
Starting a business is the dream for a lot of people. Unfortunately, too many of them remain stuck in the dreaming phase. There’s a natural tendency to assure that you’ve considered all the risks and have a plan for addressing every likely outcome. But entrepreneurship involves some events that you can’t see until you get […]
A lot of people just know that having their own business is the best way for their efforts to bloom into success. If you’re one of them but are stuck on finding the right type of business, there’s a process for you to follow. Successful entrepreneurs use this approach all the time when launching new […]