Business owners have a lot on their plate. In addition to making sales and attracting customers, they also need to consider taxes and deducting expenses for things like office paper. One area of taxation that business owners may not be familiar with is depreciation. This is not something individuals can deduct. Business owners should use the depreciation formula in order ... Read More »
Business owners should strive to improve their business throughout its life cycle, but sometimes you need a quick win for your business process right now. Quick wins are things that improve the business immediately and are highly visible. They are often low cost, low risk and very easy to implement. If you want to impress both your customers and your ... Read More »
Image Courtesy of pixabay.com What comes to your mind immediately you’re asked about the future of megacities? Do you think about advanced cities with an overwhelming abundance of business opportunities? Of course, it is how you see the future of these cities and what you choose to do with your vision. Many people will see the future of megacities in ... Read More »
Business owners often finance their businesses through bonds when they are not lucky enough to be the target of any venture capital firms. Typically this is because of the flexibility they offer in terms of borrowing terms. They are inexpensive, easier to calculate and low-risk compared to other forms of financing. It is important however, that you learn the proper ... Read More »
When buying a small business, there are a number of important things you need to know and think about before diving straight in. From whether the small business due diligence is going to be a profitable venture, to the legal side of completing a business sale, there are so many things that you should think about before getting the starting ... Read More »
A bank is not just a safe location for your money. Your choice in banking account can affect the way your business runs on a daily basis. Transaction limits will factor into how many transactions your business can make without paying fees, which greatly affects resource management practices. Additionally, monthly maintenance fees will factor into expense calculations. In order to ... Read More »
Credit card processing fees are an expense that often go unchecked due to their small size. Unfortunately, those small percentages add up. They can go on to hinder your profits at a slow but steady pace. As a small business owner or someone interested in starting an LLC, you should be focused on keeping costs to a minimum. Thus, it ... Read More »
With the Democratic party ready to nominate a female candidate for president, many people are getting excited about the idea of having a female president. Younger generations are used to the idea of women in authority roles, as more women are running their own businesses, and registering a company than ever before. The business environment and dynamics have changed drastically ... Read More »
Women are increasingly becoming franchise owners in the United States. 25% of franchises are wholly owned by women and 45% of franchises are co-owned by women. When looking at female owned and operated businesses, several patterns arise. Companies looking to attract women to join their smoothie franchise or similar may wish to encourage the following patterns that were found in ... Read More »
AOL recently purchased Millennial Media, an advertising company that places ads on mobile devices. Recent financial performance of Millennial Media might make marketing managers wonder why AOL would do such a thing. If you are a stock investor, here are some things you should know about the acquisition and what it means for the future of AOL’s advertising division. Millennial ... Read More »
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