If you are new to the practice of invoicing: welcome! Also: I’m sorry. For almost everyone, invoicing is a necessary evil. It is a pain to detail every project and price on an invoice; it is a pain to send invoices to clients; and it is a pain to wait and hope that clients receive the invoices and pay — ... Read More »
Finding business funding is difficult for all entrepreneurs. The problem is not that there are not enough business loans available. There are tons of business lenders and finance sources available. The issue is simply that access to these loans is limited to those with perfect credit scores and a large personal net worth. Thankfully, there are government loans for business ... Read More »
There are many different types of business organizational structures. However, there is one type of business structure that most everyone has heard of before – the franchise business model. Although many people have heard of franchises, they probably do no actually know what a franchise agreement entails. But if you are a new entrepreneur, the business franchise model is definitely ... Read More »
Small business software is famous for constantly being in flux as it adapts to meet the needs of an ever changing competitive landscape. In fact, in many ways, small business software parallels the small business landscape itself—fiercely competitive with a high level of failure that leaves many small business software solutions on the scrap heap. So how will small business ... Read More »
Business proposals are one of the single most important things when you are opening a business. They can make or break your success in any industry. Because of this, learning how to write them should be pretty high up on your business startup checklist. Using a template is easy, but it may not be the best option if you want ... Read More »
When you are starting a business, there is a lot to learn. That goes without saying. But, that makes it incredibly easy for little details, like your business EIN, to slip through the cracks. Learn all you need to know about the Employer Identification Number, when you need it and more below. What Is An EIN? EIN is short for ... Read More »
Starting a commercial construction company is a great way to capitalize on the nationwide growth in the construction industry, but before you dive right into incorporating a business and seeking contracts, it’s important to thoroughly prepare by studying all aspects of operation, some of which you might be overlooking. After all, it’s all the little things that add up to ... Read More »
Nobody likes the thought of planning their estate. Estate planning forces you to confront your own mortality. It is not exactly the most pleasant financial planning task. But, it can also help your children and other family avoid a lot of heartache and confusion in an already trying time. If you are a business owner, whether you own a New ... Read More »
There is something about receiving a handwritten note that is just special. Receiving a handwritten note is always a pleasant surprise. When you think of it like that, it is shocking that more business owners do not leverage the written medium to benefit their operations. But surprisingly, many business owners do not consider the advantages handwritten notes can offer their ... Read More »
Going the entrepreneur way comes with its fair share of risks, and matters may get even more complicated if you plan to tap into the international market. Major global events like the Bexit impact and demonetization of currency can harm your business if its not prepared. Fortunately, success in this realm is not about who gets there first, but about ... Read More »
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