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Is Equity Crowdfunding a Low-Risk Investment? - http://www.crowdclan.com

Posted by sjekic under Raising Capital
From http://www.crowdclan.com 3786 days ago
Made Hot by: problogger78 on December 20, 2013 7:39 pm

For start-ups and entrepreneurs, equity crowdfunding is an exciting new development. For small-time investors this feeling’s mutual. The crowd’s unique perspective may cast light on minor start-ups that traditional funders otherwise would have missed. So, in this sense, equity crowdfunding is a pot Read More

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Getting The Best Franchise Loan: Tips And More

Posted by franpro under Franchises
From http://www.thefranchiseking.com 3784 days ago
Made Hot by: SJC on December 17, 2013 9:43 pm

Getting a franchise loan isn't as easy as it used to be. But, it is getting a little better. You just need to know where to look and how to apply. Read more from Jessica Davis, guest blogger for The Franchise King Blog. Read More

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4 Rules of Thumb for Fiscally Fit Business

Posted by joaniemann9 under Finance
From http://coopermann.com 3787 days ago
Made Hot by: OpenSourceMedia on December 17, 2013 12:58 am

4 Rules of Thumb for Fiscally Fit Business Most folks who start a new business go in to it with a rather naïve belief that a good idea, product, service and/or group of people can be successful just because their idea, product, service or people are good. Unfortunately, that isn't’t the reality of Read More

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Should You Raise Equity Through Crowd Funding?

Posted by airabongco under Finance
From http://smallbiztrends.com 3790 days ago
Made Hot by: steefen on December 15, 2013 2:30 pm

Due to the recent policy implemented by the Security and Exchange Commission, you can now raise your equity through crowdfunding. Click here to know if it fits your shares. Read More

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Lessons Learned: How Picking the Wrong Franchise Turned Into a Loss

Posted by baileyko under Franchises
From http://upandrunning.bplans.com 3790 days ago
Made Hot by: problogger78 on December 12, 2013 10:26 pm

An entrepreneur chose a franchise that was a bad fit for him, and lost his money. These are his takeaways from the experience, and his advice on how not to repeat his mistakes. Read More

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4 Rules of Thumb Regarding Workers Compensation Insurance for Employers

Posted by joaniemann9 under Taxes
From http://coopermann.com 3797 days ago
Made Hot by: HeatherStone on December 12, 2013 6:53 am

4 Rules of Thumb Regarding Workers Compensation Insurance Compliance for Employers In two previous “4 Rules of Thumb” articles, I discussed a few things that businesses can do to create the best possible environment for engaging new customers and providing quality service (4 Rules of Thumb for Busi Read More

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Quiznos Franchisees Aren't Out Of The Woods Yet

Posted by franpro under Franchises
From http://www.thefranchiseking.com 3793 days ago
Made Hot by: NolanGreen on December 12, 2013 6:42 am

Quiznos Subs, the franchise chain out of Denver, is in trouble again. This time-according to the Wall Street Journal, they missed a loan payment. Not. Good. Read More

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Three Ways Food Franchising Brands Boost Credentials

Posted by franpro under Franchises
From http://www.franchisedirect.com 3793 days ago
Made Hot by: PMVirtual on December 11, 2013 10:29 pm

What is meant by the term “credentials” when it comes to customers in the world of franchising? Credentials can be defined as entitlement to privilege, with the privilege in this case being the hard earned loyalty of consumers. Read More

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Fraud Alert: Latest Reprehensible Tax and Financial Scam: Phony Charitable Contributions To Aid Typhoon Victims

Posted by Steven J Fromm, JD, LLM (Tax) under Taxes
From http://frommtaxes.wordpress.com 3792 days ago
Made Hot by: robinandy58 on December 11, 2013 2:17 pm

The Internal Revenue Service has just issued a consumer alert about possible scams taking place in the wake of Typhoon Haiyan. As most of us know, on Nov. 8, 2013, this typhoon known as Yolanda in the Philippines – made landfall in the central Philippines, bringing strong winds and heavy rains tha Read More

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9 Year End Tax Planning Tips for Small Business Owners

Posted by ronika under Taxes
From http://www.montrealfinancial.ca 3794 days ago
Made Hot by: Webdev1 on December 11, 2013 8:41 am

As the end of the year draws nigh, it is time for business owners everywhere to start contemplating some end of year tax planning tips to not only ensure that they can maximize their tax deductions and reduce taxes payable, but to streamline the tax filing process in the New Year. Even if you are Read More