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It's not unheard of for something to cause problems part way through a business sale, no matter how much time you have to prepare for the sale. But you can minimize the risk.
Eking out the last 10% is still possible without causing major changes to how individual departments or work groups interact with each other.
Water comes in the faucet, water goes out the drain. If the amount running in matches the amount going out, the water stays at an acceptable level. That's how cash flow works.
You can operate your location independent business just as effectively from 2,000 miles away as you can from 20 miles away with these tools.
Good management practices are far more important to your success than big piles of cash are. Here are a dozen tips to help you start and grow your business with little or no money.
Placing a value on your business is rarely a simple matter, but an independent appraisal can offer a very different number than what you might come up with.
To gain deeper insight into a candidate's capabilities, try these techniques for evaluating candidates with just a few résumé and work-related quirks.
How much pro bono work should you accept? How should you choose the customers? And how do you ensure these friendly freebies don't land you in the scope creep sinkhole?
You may think it's safe to assume your rising stars are also highly enthusiastic about your company, but recent research suggests otherwise.
Finding good sales people can be tough, especially for small business owners. But with a little work, you can have people clamoring to help you sell your products.
If you're consistently providing stellar service but your cash flow is stagnating, here's what might be wrong and what you can do to produce higher profits.
Deciding to uproot your business and go virtual can be very liberating, but there are a number of things to consider and account for before pulling the plug on your office space.
If you're in the market for a new vehicle that you plan to use at least in part for business, you'll want to make certain decisions before you shop.
Employee benefits can add 35% and more to payroll costs. Cutting benefits might be one way to trim expenses. But, there is more than one path to cost savings.
There are a number of sources of capital for most business owners who need help financing an expansion. It's just a matter of finding the right fit for your company.
Networking is one of the most cost-effective forms of marketing, but there is a potential dark side: It can become a huge time drain without producing proportionate results.
A good contractor can make all the difference in the world. Unfortunately, so can a bad one. You need to choose your contractor with due diligence.
With new business starts at an all time high, you'd think shopping for good investments would be easier. But private investors aren't going there.
How much will healthcare reform cost or save your small business? It depends.
If your website doesn't appeal to online searchers, you might lose a sale. Learn how to avoid five of the most common small business website mistakes.
