Aug 31, 2012 | Running Your Business
Things haven't been good in the U.S. financial sector for about five years, but small business owners have continued to persevere. For those just joining the marketplace, expecting a difficult process and possible failure seem to be par for the course, but there are...
Aug 30, 2012 | Running Your Business
Getting a business off the ground may seem like a costly endeavor, as it includes filing for a commercial loan and filling out a financial plan to prove to investors that you know what you're talking about. Once you get that money, though, there is no set structure as...
Aug 13, 2012 | Running Your Business
Everyone has credit cards these days, even with the economy continuing to lag and financial trust not what it used to be. For first-time small business owners, though, it may seem more difficult to obtain credit for a company, so using personal cards may come to light...
Jul 5, 2012 | Running Your Business
There's no such thing as somebody who is great at everything. Small business owners need to understand this and come up with strategies to circumvent weaknesses within the workforce so they don't come back to haunt them later. Hiring people with strengths to match...
Jun 21, 2012 | Running Your Business
Starting a business means taking on a lot of responsibility. Everything from funding the venture to hiring, inventory, facility management and building the customer base for a new brand falls squarely on the owner. For some startups, the challenges of beginning from...
