Although credit is tight right now for small business owners, business loans are still available. Banks, CDFI’s and alternative lenders will do business with you if you have the price of admission: 1) Good credit 700 or higher FICO score 2) Collateral to guarantee the loan 3) A Solid Business Model 4) A Plan to […]
8 Things Small Business Owners Can Do NOW to Save Money!
1. Track Expenses Using a Budget. Budgets are about planning and tracking spending -you need financial information to make business decisions. Track business expenses by month or by quarter. Ideally, you should have a twelve month budget, but at the very least, make a three-month budget. 2. Eliminate Unnecessary Expenses. Club memberships or services with […]
How to Recession Proof Your Business!
Are you tired of hearing about the slowing economy? Fewer openings, more layoffs and everyone wants more for less, while the expenses keep creeping up. Banks are getting tough with their lending practices. Times are tight, but this is a perfect time for an aggressive small business. Get smart about your marketing and business operations […]
Finding Alternative Funding Sources for Your Small Business – Q&A with Tom Gazaway
Tom Gazaway is the President of Hawkeye Management. Tom is a certified Business Finance Consultant. He was personally trained by the #1 credit expert in the United States, John Ulzheimer. Tom is an advocate for entrepreneurs and small business owners. His company, Hawkeye Management, provides loans & lines of credit to help business owners start, […]
How to be a Finance Rock Star in Your Business with Nicole A. Fende
Every week as SmallBizLady, I conduct interviews with experts on my Twitter talk show #SmallBizChat. The show takes place every Wednesday on Twitter from 8-9pm ET. This is excerpted from my recent interview with @NicoleAFende. Nicole is The Numbers Whispererâ„¢ and President of Small Business Finance Forum. As a credentialed actuary with experience as a Chief […]
Simple Bookkeeping Strategies for Busy Small Business Owners
Every week as SmallBizLady, I conduct interviews with experts on my Twitter talk show #SmallBizChat. The show takes place every Wednesday on Twitter from 8-9pm ET. This is excerpted from my recent interview withOctavia Conner @SmartChoicellc1. Octavia is the founder of Smart Choice Business Solutions also known as The Bookkeeping Expert. The goal of Smart Choice […]
How to Manage Your Money While Growing a Small Business
Every week as SmallBizLady, I conduct interviews with experts on my Twitter talk show #SmallBizChat. The show takes place every Wednesday on Twitter from 8-9pm ET. This is excerpted from my recent interview with Jean Chatzky. Jean Chatzky is the financial editor for the Today show on NBC, thebest-selling author of 8 personal finance books (including […]
How to Find the Resources to Support Your Small Business
Every week as SmallBizLady, I conduct interviews with experts on my Twitter talk show #SmallBizChat. The show takes place every Wednesday on Twitter from 8-9pm ET. This is excerpted from my recent interview with Dr. Emad Rahim @CTUBusiness. Emad is an award winning author, educator and entrepreneur. He was named a 2012 Laureate Visiting Scholar and […]
Is a Home Equity Loan How You Should Fund Your Business?
A big business idea without funds is pretty similar to a new car with no petrol. Luckily, there’s an extensive range of sources available to you for funding your new business enterprise. When it comes to small business, one of the biggest challenges to succeed is finding sufficient money for start-up or sequential development. Entrepreneurs, […]
How to Get a Grasp on Your Small Business Finances
As a small business owner, you wear a lot of hats. Keeping up with every department, idea and project is hard enough. But when you add finances into the mix, running your business can become downright overwhelming. In spite of the confusion that swirls around finances, small business owners must stay on top of profit, […]
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