Business News Articles For Entrepreneurs & Small Business OwnersFundraising Tips for EntrepreneursYoungEntrepreneur.com featured an article by Irving Fain on lessons he learned on raising funds for his start-up, CrowdTwist. Fain says you have to develop a relationship with people you want to work with. Begin building relationships well before you ask them to join you in your business venture. Raise funds only when you are ready. […] SBA Refinance Program to Expire September 27The Small Business Jobs Act will expire on September 27. This means that you only have a few weeks to refinance your business premises at below-market, long term fixed rates. Courtney Rubin at OpenForum.com enumerates the requirements to qualify for the program. One of which is that you have to occupy more than half of […] 2013 Business Opportunities – Great Business Ideas For 2013As a forward-looking entrepreneur, think about your life style trends. 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Winston-Salem […] Business Owners Are Optimistic About Franchise GrowthA survey undertaken by the International Franchise Association of 2,000 franchise leaders shows the bullishness of franchise owners. More than half of the respondents say their current business conditions are good. This is up compared to 38% in 2011. “Franchising remains a bright light in a still-struggling economy,” says IFA chief Stephen Caldeira. Katherine Ellison […] Are You An Effective Manager?CBSNews.com lists some attributes of effective managers. Good managers have open communication lines with their employees. They understand the needs of their employees. They create a working environment where the employees can develop their work skills. They encourage and guide their employees to do great work. They give credit to the accomplishments of their staff. […] Small Business Owners Talk about Tax Policies and the EconomyIn an article that appeared at Forbes.com, small business owners with businesses that netted $250,000 and below last year were interviewed to get their views on the economy and tax policies. Chad Archibeck of CWA Enterprises and Edward Sullivan G2Link LLC whose businesses are product-oriented say their companies are doing well. Rajendra Hariprashad of Ace […] 10 Tips to Succeed in the Business You LoveStarting a business is a daunting task. Without the passion for the business and its products or services, you may feel overwhelmed by the challenges you face day in and out. To increase your chances of success, you have to love what you do. Choose to work with talented people who help you develop and […] |
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