Tag: finance

March 20, 2019

Thousands of startups spring to life every year, but only the fittest endure for long enough to turn a profit on the open marketplace. Often, the difference between a startup that thrives after a few years and those that suffer […]

March 19, 2019

Your business is having some financial challenges that you’re bringing home with you. Maybe you’re taking a smaller bonus this year or considering laying off staff. The bottom line is that money will soon be exceedingly tight at home. You […]

March 18, 2019

2018 broke historic records in the world of venture capital — investors made more money, megafunds increased significantly and businesses sold for more than ever. I’m proud to say that my first company, Wordstream, was among the big ticket acquisitions […]

March 6, 2019

Crowdfunding is the process of collecting funds through a holistic approach of numerous participants. It is usually in the form of a mass level collection of funds through donors and investors or both. The funds collected are used to support […]

March 4, 2019

Getting a customer to spend more money on your goods and services is a priority for small business owners and cross selling can help you do that. This sales technique is designed to get a client to buy something that’s […]

February 21, 2019

With the cost of housing rising and people buying fewer homes, it’s important to plan ahead. Real estate investors need to anticipate the next potential market change and start thinking of new potential passive income streams. To date, I’ve asked […]

February 15, 2019

The best way to ensure that you don’t get a bigger bill than necessary come income tax time is to double check you are getting every deduction possible. There are multiple small business tax deductions available to sole-proprietorships and other […]

February 14, 2019

Do you know how to read a profit and loss statement? Do you know what your gross profit margin is and what it means for your bottom line? How about your Cost of Goods Sold? If you are like many […]

February 8, 2019

If January is for establishing New Year’s resolutions, February is for implementing the strategies and intentions that will make 2019 your best year ever. What’s in store for your business? Let’s hope it’s a year of closing big business deals, […]

January 30, 2019

You might occasionally encounter a business owner who has a dim view of debt. That’s unfortunate, because debt, if you manage it properly, can help you grow your business. Here are several ways your business will benefit from the prudent […]