Nov
1
“OctoNovemCember” – Are You Ready For It?
First, do you know what “OctoNovemCember” really stands for? This is the new name which was coined by WhaleShark Media for the speeding up or early opening of the holiday season. Its logo will be a Pumpkin-Turkey-Claus. I remember when the start of the Christmas (buying) season began the
Oct
24
Running A Restaurant In A Tough Economy – Alternative Funding Sources
Now. Here is the question: Were you ever, at any point in your life, employed in the restaurant industry? There is a 50% chance that your answer will be: “Yes.” because 50% of adults in the U.S. were, at some point in their lives, employed in the restaurant industry. How
Oct
10
Small Business the Backbone of Employment?
“Companies in U. S. Increased Payrolls by 162,000, ADP Says” was the recent headline in a local financial paper. The article went on to discuss the ups and downs the job market has been experiencing over the last year. According to certain economists, the labor market “continues to show modest
Oct
1
Equipment Leasing & Tax Changes for 2013
The upcoming changes in tax deductions for small business owners leasing equipment mean more taxes. There are questions lingering without any certainty about the IRS rule Section 179 where it stands. Business income tax deductions for 2013, unless Congress decides to extend the current tax incentives, Revenue Ruling 179
Sep
7
Bank Only Loans
There are a number of different forms of financing that can be obtained through alternative funding institutions for those businesses with less than stellar credit. Until more recently, though, all of them required the merchant to accept credit cards. This was fine for retailers that accepted credit cards, but it
Aug
24
Is Private Equity Investment the Answer to Small Business Funding Needs?
As most small business owners have now become painfully aware, banks are just not lending as much as they used to anymore and merchants who want to borrow to expand their businesses, buy much needed equipment or add employees are hard pressed to obtain funding. Many are turning to
Aug
14
Why You Can’t Get Credit And What You Can Do About It…
In this economy, practically every business could use some additional money. As a business owner you might need it for new equipment leasing/purchasing, to pay off bills or maybe to buy inventory. The problem is that business loans are hard to come by in this tight economy especially with many
Aug
9
Toss away debt by enhancing your business profits and managing capital
Business organizations are set to make profits and earn revenue for the nation. Hence, if you’re an entrepreneur or a business manager, boosting the profitability of your business is one of the responsibilities. Since the recession has affected the commercial firms more than the others, they’re struggling to make ends
Aug
2
The Economy and Business Growth
Anyone who reads the newspaper or listens to the news knows that the economy, after a promising move forward at the beginning of the year, is slowing down drastically. This is partly owing to the lack of job growth but is also linked to the situation in Europe, whose various
Jul
27
Small Business Administration 504 Loan
The Small Business Administration 504 Loan or Certified Development Company Program was created to give Small Businesses access to business financing for the purchase of real estate, business and business equipment at below market rates. The program is designed to enable small businesses to create and retain jobs; the CDC’s