Pricing, cash flow, money and more.
Last week I hosted/emceed the 3 day Small Business Leadership Conference in Orlando, Florida hosted by the Jim Moran Institute and the Florida Small Business Development Center Network. One of the many breakout sessions I attended was focused on finances and led by Octavia Conner, virtual CFO and founder of Say Yes To Profits and she...
Two years into the Trump Administration the economy is strong, and that’s good for business. With two more years to go, how can we expect this administration’s policies to work even more for small businesses? Brian Blase, Special Assistant to the President for Economic Policy, National Economic Council, gives us some answers. What is the...
Money is always at a premium for small business owners. Between cash flow issues, new opportunities, repairs, or just starting out, there almost always seems to be an emergency or a reason to need more cash. Fortunately, there are options available at any stage of the business life cycle. Two Financing Options for Startups 1. Crowdfunding One...
Debt affects more than just our well-being financially, it can lead to physical and mental health complications. That is why it is highly essential to find safe ways to deal with debt stress. Here is how you can combat the stress associated with debt. Tackle your money issues directly The first step in dealing with debt...
Tax incentives are important for investors who wish to set up a company in a certain jurisdiction. The effectiveness of the incentive and/or tax deduction program, as well as the overall taxation regime, can be an important factor when choosing where to base the business. We take a look at the tax incentives for...
This article offers a 10-step approach for creating a business strategy to monetize your intellectual property. Wondering why you should do this exercise? Your intellectual property can make up 70-80% of your business’ value if strategically optimized. By completing this exercise, you might find untapped resources right under your nose. Step 1: Broadly Assess Your Business Before...
Most of the stories we hear about entrepreneurs are epic. Silicon Valley rock stars, massively leveraged IPO’s, black turtle-necks and dazzling technology. But the truth is much more down to earth, because for the most part it’s really about people like you. Someone with a good idea and the passion to start what is...
Recently, Ramon Ray was speaking at the NY Public Library. One of the attendees, a DJ, shared that he needed $8,000 in funding to start his business and asked Ramon for advice. Ramon cautioned that instead of seeking $8,000 in funding, the DJ should focus first on SELLING more of his DJ services. He can...
Alex's Lemonade Stand is a non-profit founded on the occasion of the passing away of Alex, a young girl who battled with Cancer. Her family started the foundation to raise funds for cancer research focused on children. Donate and read more about them here - https://www.alexslemonade.org/ See the full story below and video interview. On the occasion...
It's "easy" for companies to generate cash and see revenue. However, what's a challenge for most of us is ensuring we're profitable. Listen to this discussion with Ian Crosby, founder and CEO of Bench who discusses with me this importance concept. We also reviewed why Bench.co is a great solution for business owners who...
