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In today’s tough economic climate, many start up businesses are turning to a leasing and financing company when they need new equipment to power their businesses. When entrepreneurs begin a new endeavor, there are many costs associated with starting a company, such as leasing or purchasing commercial space, utilities, telephone and Internet service, furnishings, business…
What Social Media Engagement Achieves for Business In short social media is about engagement through sharing, which for a business means targeting your product line, your articles or your services to engage a potential customer or customer base. Collectively, products, services and articles are known as content, and it is through offering quality content that…
First by Jeff Yeager in his latest book “The Cheapskate Next Door,” then financial journalist Liz Weston. Now it’s my turn to come out of the closet, so to speak, as a financial professional who doesn’t “budget,” at least not in the traditional way. Do not get me wrong! As many of my clients can…
The business world today is changing faster than technology. But running and maintaining a business is as difficult as starting a new one. Entering new international markets is a big challenge for every business so it needs a business expansion strategy to keep up. International business development is one of the fastest ways to grow…
Our financial needs are multifaceted. You need to save. You need to invest. Sometimes you need to make tax-efficient investments. You want to plan for your child’s education, for the home and sometimes for your retirement. If you are running a company then there is no dearth of need for financial consultancy on various issues….
The alternative may be a funding solution acquired through small business loan sources that differ from the traditional method of obtaining a loan – the “bank”. Small business owners opt for this type of loan because they have limited collateral resources and because the risk involved in their business is high. These factors really complicate…
Most people have experienced the dread and drudgery of getting an IRS audit letter. The tremor usually stops within a day or a week. Although very unlikely, there is a fear that the IRS is waiting around the block waiting to put you in jail. Funny to say, but a real feeling for many. For…
The number one question I get asked as a small business start-up coach is: Where do I get the start-up cash? I’m always glad when my clients ask me this question. If they are asking this question, it is a sure sign that they are serious about taking on the financial responsibility to start this….
Why wait for media coverage? Don’t wait – create! Most companies and organizations send news releases to the media only when they want to publicize an event, a new product unveiling, a stock offering, an expansion, or a groundbreaking, to name a few. But these things don’t happen often during the year, which means you’re…
You might think that excessive personal spending is easy to recognize when you see someone buying goods and services with what appears to be a widespread appetite. This observation may be true, but there is a risk of passing judgment, and perhaps not knowing enough about the person being observed. A better approach is to…