Startup Capital

Having the idea is only the first step in starting a small business; next you need to figure out how you will finance it! Loans and Grants are two popular ways to fund your business if you don't already have the necessary startup capital.

I owned a company with my husband that was a hobby spin-off, we did not last. Here are a few of our lessons.

As a small business owner, I know that sometimes it makes sense for a small business to make charitable contributions even if it has a tight budget. Here are 7 tips for charitable giving by small businesses.

Chances are your small business will face price competition at some point. Give that likelihood, your best strategy is to prepare for a price war before it begins.

Overcoming the obstacle of funding to start a small business with the help of the government.

Although many small businesses get along well or even thrive without a logo, at some point, having a business logo may make sense. Here are 3 reasons to consider creating a logo for your small business and 6 characteristics of a great logo.

As a small business owner, you may think that brand building is only for Fortune 500 companies with enormous marketing budgets. In fact, branding can be a powerful strategy for a small business.

When I first started working in the business where I became a partner, I had very little experience in the area where I worked, but i turned it around to make it valuable for the entire company.

There are various inventive ways you can finance a new business.

Business acumen plays a role in so many rags-to-riches tales. Here’s the good news: business acumen is not something you need to inherit; business-acumen training can have an impact on employees at every level of an enterprise.

Article on reasons small business fail. This drills down and goes beyond insufficient capital because; a bad business model or lack of knowledge (+) all the cash in the world (=) failed small business

The following story involves people who are close to me, and it leaves me with mixed emotions. Part of me is angry about the wasted opportunity they had presented to them, and the other part of me is saddened by the outlook for their retirement future.

If you are like most small business owners, your business could use more business. Here are four guaranteed ways to get your business more business.

For small business owners out there, read and pay attention to the following ways to kill a small business in the modern world -- unless you want your business to be next!

As consumers are turning to free online information, new vistas of free marketing opportunities are opening for small businesses.

The most important thing to remember when obtaining start up financing from friends or family is to keep the lines of communication clear.

Closing a business can be confusing. Here are a few simple tips to help in the process.

Grand openings could skyrocket your business. Here's why...

With the recent news of Steve Jobs taking another leave of absence from Apple, I began to wonder: how do small businesses act in similar situations? Are small business owners preparing for the unknown?

Follow these 7 small business bill collection strategies to improve your chances of being paid promptly and in full.

Every business owner should consider their business as an asset which can be sold. This answers the question, "what can an owner do to increase the value of their business."

Increase sales by establishing good will and credibility with your business associates.

Opening a small business in a city or town involves plenty of careful planning and a good amount of start-up money. However, there are various things that can be done to increase the odds of a small business being successful.

Exploring the basis of the importance of a small business vision.

Establishing policies gives you, your partners and your staff the guidelines you all need to be on the same page and going in the same direction in your small business.

You have always been excited by the thought of being in business for yourself. Are there signals you should watch for that may tell you it is time to do something else?

Don't be afraid to get your business involved in charities, even if you don't have a ton of extra money.

This article describes starting your small business with no capital.

Most small business owners either forget, or do not realize, how important studying motivational techniques.

Small businesses are highly vulnerable to risks and this is contributed by the fact that they operated under limited resources