Pricing, cash flow, money and more.
[content field="callout1" format="true" class="calloutwide"] I moved to New York shortly after graduate school, and spent the first few years living with the obligatory cadre of roommates. One afternoon we, along with another college friend, engaged in a game of Monopoly©. I remember this game well for three reasons: first, because I won it, and second, because...
[content field="callout1" format="true" class="calloutwide"] Funding a start-up business is tough. For the most part, banks, venture capitalists and even angel groups want to fund businesses that have proven themselves. Crowdfunding however, is filling the gap, according to Stand Out In the Crowd: How Women (and Men) Benefit From Equity Crowdfunding. The research was conducted by Ventureneer,...
[content field="callout1" format="true" class="calloutwide"] As an entrepreneur, you already make a huge impact on your business, your community, and your country. How about taking your influence to the next level by contributing to a global movement that promotes job creation and sustainable growth for all? You have officially been called to action in the #EntrepreneursUNite...
[content field="callout1" format="true" class="calloutwide"] At some point, most small business owners will need additional cash flow for their businesses, whether it’s for building expansions, covering seasonal payrolls or simply purchasing new pieces of equipment. The first step for many business owners is often seeking a traditional loan from a bank or credit union; however, there...
[content field="callout1" format="true" class="calloutwide"] Each week, business enthusiasts set down in front of their television sets to watch business based reality TV shows like Shark Tank, Restaurant Startup and The Profit. We watch for the thrill of watching businesses either make a great deal or totally go bust and use the lessons as takeaways of what...
[content field="callout1" format="true" class="calloutwide"] A couple of months ago, one of my sisters e-mailed me from the dentist: one of my seven year-old nephews had three cavities, and it was not a pleasant visit. When we finally got a chance to catch up at Easter lunch, my nephew went through his new routine that will make...
[content field="callout1" format="true" class="calloutwide"] This week on Ignition, Raj Thakkar, CEO and founder of FOREsight Financial Services for Good shares everything business owners need to know about organizing your business finances. This is box titleQuestion of the Week: I run a popular local restaurant. We have two locations and could do a third but before I go down...
[content field="callout1" format="true" class="calloutwide"] We've got some great information for all our Smart Hustle readers!! Chase, the U.S. consumer and commercial banking business of JPMorgan Chase & Co., kicked off Small Business Week last week by announcing the launch of it's 2015 Mission Main Street Grants® program. Twenty lucky winners will be awarded a $100,000 grant and...
[content field="callout1" format="true" class="calloutwide"] For growing businesses getting paid on time is crucial for survival. Recurring delays in payment of invoices can quickly turn into a cash flow problem, especially with your business creditors waiting at the other end of the line. With payments piling up, you waste productive hours trying to collect amounts that...
[content field="callout1" format="true" class="calloutwide"] Figuring out how much money you will need for retirement isn’t an easy task, especially for entrepreneurs, and it’s something you should always work out with a financial advisor. My wife is currently expecting with our first and this got me thinking how much I'll need. I had no idea what...
