Planning and control are the two most important ingredients for a successful business. A business plan takes most of the guesswork out of business strategy and control through sound financial analysis. Financial data provides a way to measure where you are in your strategic plan, telling you where changes to […]
Introduction What is accounting software? To track the financial process, business owners or individuals use accounting software to record and report income and expenses. This is more effective and never causes serious errors with automation, especially for small businesses. Why do small businesses prefer accounting software? Most small business owners […]
What is a structured settlement annuity? A structured settlement annuity (SSA) is a contract issued by an insurance company that originated from a legal action such as a car accident, work accident, wrongful death, medical malpractice, etc. The original claimant (plaintiff) chose to accept a series of payments instead of […]
You can start a direct marketing campaign to reach your current customer database, or you can purchase a direct mailing list from a list broker or list manager to connect with new potential customers. If you are considering purchasing a direct mailing list, there are several factors to consider. Decide […]
The problem … It has happened to the best of us. You’ve been watching the auction all week and you’re finally about to claim your prize: a rare bronze statue from the Qing Dynasty. Or something so tempting. Log in a few minutes before the auction closes and confirm that […]
Stocks can be extremely helpful when it comes to making a lot of money, but they can be extremely damaging to your capital if you don’t know the basics of common stocks (stocks that are a security that represents the property of a corporation and organization). like the different types […]
As a small business developer, I have a lot of potential clients who will say real things: “If I could get a million dollars, I think I could make my business succeed.” Unfortunately, this is as far from the truth as a new business owner can start. Yes, capital is […]
If you recently filed for bankruptcy, you may wonder if you can get approved for a home loan. You may also wonder if buying a home after a recent bankruptcy is a good idea for you. While bankruptcy can make it difficult to get approved for a home loan, it […]
Anyone who has run a 10K knows that it is not easy and even those runners who are exceptionally good still do not consider it an easy race. In fact, they just run it faster and harder and still feel every step along the way. One thing I learned from […]
“Should my board help me raise funds?” The obvious answer is yes of course they should! Now comes the hard part. Getting the board to raise money is much more difficult than simply saying they should. Many nonprofits, of all sizes and mission types, overlook the basic steps necessary to […]
