The United States economy experiences a recession (or other economic downturn) during the first three or so years of every decade. The capital supply to the private markets becomes restricted, primarily because lending is restricted, which reduces the leverage a buyer can achieve and lowers valuations as well as limiting access to working and investment capital.
Archive of posts filed under the Grow My Business category.
The Value of Your Business Depends on Your Timing
We all know the three most important factors in the value of real estate: Location, Location, and Location. There are three factors that affect the value of your business the most: Timing, Timing, and Timing.
Should You Be Outsourcing Your Payroll Function?
What is outsourced payroll? What are my options? What kind of business should outsource payroll? What kind of benefits can I expect from outsourcing payroll?
Today’s Economy Demands Increased Profitability
It wasn’t long ago when it seemed that the answer to every business challenge was to “get out and sell more.” Now, business owners are scrutinizing their operations for ways to squeeze out every last drop of profitability. Let’s look at four ways to increase your profitability and grow your business.
Often Overlooked Steps to Take Before Selling Your Business
If you’re not already aware of Matt Barrett of the Colorado Springs Small Business Development Center’s Small Business Blog, go on over and check it out. His most recent post is on a few of the often overlooked steps an entrepreneur should take before putting their business up for sale.
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Innovative Funding Strategies: Alternatives to Injecting Cash into Your Company
Although dragging myself out of bed to attend the Peak Venture Group’s breakfast by 6:30am was a challenge at first, the experience proved to be entirely worth the effort. Today’s topic was designed to offer alternatives to the traditional funding path of Friends & Family – Angel Investors – Venture Capital – IPO/Strategic Buyout.
7 Entrepreneurial Tips from Jeff Schneider
Laura Benjamin interviewed Jeff Schneider, president of Entrepreneurial Finance & Accounting Services to get his top tips for entrepreneurs and small business owners. It is important for business owners to understand their cash flow needs, but it lean times it becomes critical. Find out more about financial modeling.
The Rise and Fall of a Software Startup
Who hasn’t heard of a great idea going belly up, especially in the volatile world of software startups? Ever wish you could get a download from those entrepreneurs about what went wrong and how to avoid the same fate in your business? The fine folks at the Tech Incubator brought us a presentation by Al Davis that proved to be a candid and unassuming walk through the rise and fall of a software company that ultimately closed its doors returning a mere fraction of shareholders’ capital.
How to find the real interest rate
My wife received one of those promotional check offers on her business line of credit today. I’m sure you’ve seen the offer: 3.99%* for 12 months! Convenient! Flexible! Write yourself a check today! Let’s take a look at the fine print.
