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Some Hard Lessons in Managing Business Growth
Many businesses waste tremendous amounts of time and money trying to take short cuts.
A Better Process for Tracking Profitability
Many million-dollar businesses create bids with Microsoft Word plus a calculator. But in order to analyze your company's profitability you need a more sophisticated system.
Trimming Expenses Without Being the Bad Guy
Travel expenses can really add up. Here's how to save some cash without making your employees unhappy.
Five Steps to Granting Business Trade Credit
In today's volatile business climate, business owners should use proven and established techniques when granting trade credit to other businesses.
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Managing Trade Payables to Improve Cash Flow
Managing your account payables wisely will help smooth out the peaks and valleys of your company's cash flow.
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The Bidding Process: Are You Making Money on Every Project?
Do you have a formula for calculating the amount you charge for each job? Here's a simple rule...
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Per Diem vs. Actual Reimbursement for Traveling Employees
The way people behave in a buffet line illustrates exactly why a reimbursement policy for travel expenses is...
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The Worst Is Over?
A survey of small business owners finds that going down less is the new up. Also in business...
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Help Employees Set the Right Example for Business Travel
A proactive approach to travel expectations can help everyone reinforce best practices.
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How Wikis Help Manage Corporate Travel
A wiki can help you save money, navigate new cities, and enjoy business trips.
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Avoiding Credit Crunches with Corporate Cards
Here's how to help make sure your employees who travel don't get caught with maxed-out cards.
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Recovery Not a Reality for Small Business Owners
Lack of credit remains a real issue for struggling entrepreneurs. Also in business finance news: the case for...
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Matching Bill Payments with Cash Flow: Strategies for Healthy Companies
Even if your business is already successful, you can still improve profitability by better managing your cash outflow.
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Evaluating Risk Factors in Your Business
Does your company's success depend on one client, deal, or opportunity? These three cautionary tales offer lessons in...
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Using Barter in Your Startup
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How to Find the Best Suppliers for Your Business
You’ll need to thoroughly investigate all of your options to track down the best suppliers for your business....
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Should You Hire a Part-Time CFO?
Part-time chief financial officers can be an affordable way to manage your company’s finances.
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The Basics of Alternative and Nonbank Financing
Bank loans aren’t the only way for a company to generate working capital. Here’s a look at alternative...
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Creating an LLC: File Your Paperwork
When structuring your business as an LLC, remember to file this important paperwork.
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How to Cut Overhead Expenses
Cutting overhead expenses gives you the opportunity to put money back into your business and boost profits.
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Business Registration Scams to Avoid
For new and old businesses alike, business registration scams abound. Here’s how to avoid them.
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Playing It Safe: One Entrepreneur’s Plan for Success
Greeting card entrepreneur Stephanie Orma has built her business with patience and perseverance. Is it time for her...
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Know Your Loan Options
Understanding the different types of small business loans is the first step to deciding which will work best...
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Learning to Use Business Credit the Right Way
Credit can be a business owner’s best friend. But you have to be very careful how you use...
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Asset-Based Lending for Small Business
With credit around the country still tight, small businesses look to asset-based lenders to keep their doors open.
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How to Build a Growing Business
Traverse Bay Farms owner Andy LaPointe has taken his company from seed stage to well-established firm by sticking...
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Performance Reviews: A Guide for Managers
When conducting employee performance reviews, use these simple but effective tactics to help minimize your employees' anxiety and...
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Determining Whether to Use Cash or Accrual Accounting
Several factors determine which method is right for your business.
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Preparing and Maintaining an Annual Budget
If your business is established and uses a robust bookkeeping system such as QuickBooks, you can easily create...
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