Mark Cuban’s 12 Rules for Start-up Companies
Mark Cuban’s 12 Rules for Start-up Companies It’s safe to say, Mark Cuban, owner of the Dallas Mavericks basketball franchise and countless other corporate entities is a pretty astute businessman. With a keen eye for new and emerging companies, he has built an empire enviable of just about anyone. Cuban, whose net worth Forbes estimated […]
Common Mistakes New Business Owners Often Make …..
Common Mistakes New Business Owners Often Make ….. If you’re starting a business get ready to wear a few hats, it’s unavoidable. What is avoidable are some common mistakes made by new business owners.
Small Business Lending Slow to Recover
Small Business Lending Slow to Recover According to a recent article in the Wall Street Journal, small-business lending has been stuck in a slow recovery behind most other types of business and consumer loans.
Getting social……
Getting social…… Technology is one of the most important tools that keeps small businesses ticking. Having the right functions in place can represent the difference between success and problems in the business.
Growth on the Rise in Southern States…
Growth on the Rise in the Southern States… Nationally chartered banks in some southern states saw their loan growth rates double between 2012 and 2013 according to published reports.
It’s not always in the name….
It’s not always in the name… For years factoring companies have gotten a bad name for all sorts of reasons. This has been due in great part to peoples misconceptions of what factoring companies really do and how they fill a void for many small companies with cash flow issues. Historically, factoring was used to […]
Factoring works…..
Factoring works….. For years small businesses have had few places to turn if they were seeking financing and were turned down by the bank. New and small businesses typically have a much harder time acquiring traditional loans to cover day-to-day operating costs much less additional cash to purchase new equipment or supplies. Fortunately factoring has […]
Read this interesting article recently published in the Houston Chronicle….
Important Are Small Businesses to Local Economies? by J. Mariah Brown, Demand Media While small businesses may not generate as much money as large corporations, they are a critical component of and major contributor to the strength of local economies. Small businesses present new employment opportunities and serve as the building blocks of the United […]
10 Tips for Running a Successful Small Business…
10 Tips for Running a Successful Small Business… 1. Keep Score: It’s amazing how few small businesses have any idea of the daily, weekly, and monthly numbers and financial trends in the organization. Spend time getting to know your business inside and out. 2. Set Realistic Goals: Goal setting is an essential part of business […]
Got a Gripe About Red Tape? There’s an Ombudsman for That. How the SBA’s point man handles owners’ gripes about red tape
Here’s a great article recently published in the Wall Street Journal… By: Rhonda Colvin Roughly one in 10 small-business owners say government regulation is their biggest challenge. Brian Castro says he feels their pain. The 41-year-old Washington, D.C., lawyer is currently the U.S. Small Business Administration’s national ombudsman, a little-known post that requires him to […]
