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Published: September 13, 2012 Updated: September 21, 2016
According to Kauffman Foundation , young entrepreneurship in the U.S. is on the rise, with the 20-34 age group comprising 29 percent of the total new entrepreneurship activity in 2011
Entrepreneurship can be an exciting adventure, and for the young it can be easier than you might think. The barriers – including cost of entry –are low, (working…

Why am I starting a business
What kind of business do I want?
Who is my ideal customer?
What products or services will my business provide?
Am I prepared to spend the time and money needed to get my business started?
What differentiates my business idea and the products or services I will provide from others in the market?
Where will my business be located?
How many employees will I need?
What types of suppliers do I need?
How much money do I…

Top Ten Cybersecurity Tips
Please read this advisory in order to protect your small business from ransomware. The following tips will also help secure your small business
Protect against viruses, spyware, and other malicious code
Make sure each of your business’s computers are equipped with antivirus software and antispyware and update regularly. Such software is readily available online from a variety of vendors. All software vendors…

Published: October 29, 2014
November 29th is Small Business Saturday ! That’s right, the day after Black Friday and before Cyber Monday is your chance to make a lasting impact in your community by encouraging shoppers to shop local
But just how big an impact does the day have? According to research by American Express and the National Federation of Independent Business, consumers who were aware…

By smallbiztrends , Guest Blogger
Published: March 17, 2016
Social media can be a huge driver of website traffic, awareness of your brand and, of course, new business leads, and online and offline sales
Social media can also be a time suck that eats resources but doesn’t yield results.
How do you prevent that from happening? Simple: treat social media marketing with the same discipline and level of planning as any other marketing. Don’t just engage in random sharing and chatting. Instead, plan…

Published: March 9, 2015
One of the three essential financial statements for your small business – a profit and loss (P&L) statement – is useful for analytical purposes, but it can also tell any possible investors whether you have a strong, viable operation
If you’re applying for an SBA loan program, a P&L statement with forward projections and historical data is a must-have. Small businesses are…

Should I run the business or perform administrative tasks? Learn the difference between a business management and a business administration degree.

By FranchiseKing , Guest Blogger
Published: November 15, 2016
Let me start off by telling you that it’s not easy to evaluate newer franchise opportunities. But there are ways to get the information you need to make an educated decision on whether to move forward with the franchise you’ve chosen. Let me show you what they are
Specific Things You Can Do To Evaluate Newer Franchises
When it comes to evaluating franchise opportunities, research-good research, is the best way to get the information…

Sign up for our Webinar on The Future of ILIT Administration
In a previous email we linked you to the AALU's Washington Report that suggested advisors have an opportunity to provide a valuable service to clients with life insurance trusts, particularly since the IRS has been more vigilant in reviewing these important estate planning instruments
Unfortunately the report does not tell advisors how to get started…

Published: April 15, 2013 Updated: September 16, 2016
Cash flow is the lifeblood of a business and critical in its growth. Small businesses are hugely dependent on their cash flow, and must either cut costs or scramble to find alternative funding when they are not being paid on time. With money tight and bank loans hard to get, a cash-strapped company can easily be pushed to the brink
But what are the basics of good cash flow management? Are there any cash flow…

By FranchiseKing , Guest Blogger
How much money you’ll need to buy a franchise
How much money you’ll need for your ongoing expenses
How much money you’ll be able to make when you become a franchisee
In this post, I’m going to show you how to get your money questions answered
How Much Money Will You Need To Buy A Franchise?
A lot of people start searching for a franchise to buy without knowing what all the upfront costs are going to be.…

Once again we have rounded up some great articles from respected real estate agents and mortgage lenders from around the country. These articles are designed to help potential home sellers and home buyers alike
If you are hoping to sell your home we have several [ideas to boost winter curb appeal](www.madisonmortgageguys.com/winter-curb-appeal-ideas/). We also present detailed information for staging a home in the winter months in order…

Published: July 13, 2017 Updated: July 13, 2017
Like most small businesses, you probably can’t self-insure (pay for losses out of pocket) because you can’t afford the risk for substantial financial exposure. You need insurance. But you may not have the type or amount of coverage that is necessary for your protection at this time. Most small business owners routinely renew policies year after year without…

Published: October 22, 2014 Updated: June 24, 2016
Struggling to differentiate your businesses’ services against the competition? Hoping to close more sales, but not sure how to do so with your limited resources? Here are eight surefire ways to increase your small business sales
Narrow Your Target Market
Focus in business is everything, but doing so is often hard for small businesses owners who worry that…

Published: June 3, 2014
Do you think direct mail has gone the way of the dinosaur? Think again. In 2013, nearly two-thirds of all consumers bought something as a result of a direct mail piece, according to the Direct Mail Association (DMA). Not surprisingly, people age 65 and older are prime candidates for direct mail, since they tend to stay at the same address for many years and they enjoy reading their mail. What might surprise you is that young adults aged 18…

These top business administration associate degrees prepare you to start your own business, pursue a lucrative career, or transfer to a four-year program.

Securing a lucrative and in-demand network administrator position can be in your future with a two-year online network administration associate degree.

By bridgetwpollack , Guest Blogger
Or is it
After a holiday break filled with eating, drinking, and being merry, chances are you may be feeling the winter blahs. Psychologists attribute the post-holiday blues to a number of factors including the sudden lack of social events on our calendars, days short on daylight, cold weather, and fatigue.
But duty calls—it’s time to take action and snap out of it. Your business needs you!
Now that the excitement and adrenaline of the holidays are over,…

An associate degree in business administration is a career investment. Consider both online and traditional programs, course and program requirements, and prospective job opportunities.

Published: March 24, 2015
If you own a business then you have a lot to gain by adopting lean business planning to help you manage better. Don’t bother to do a full formal business plan unless you have to have one for a bank, investors, partners or some other real reason. Instead, do a lean business plan – it’s easy, just a few critical bullet points and lists and essential numbers – and use it to manage better
“Lean business planning” is what…