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Key Issues Where Bipartisan Health Care Deal Is Possible
by Bruce Phillips Thursday Mar 4, 2010One week after the health care summit of the week and what do we have? Stalemate. This is just as I predicted in a previous post, "Why Obama's Health Care Push Is DOA."
What's Best for Your Business: Debt or Equity?
by Gary Honig Sunday Feb 28, 2010Deciding whether to go after debt capital or an equity investment usually has less to do with the current economic climate than it does with the company's business model. What is happening in the economy only means a stronger position is needed when going after these types of capital.
Some Myths About 'Factoring' as a Financing Tool
by Gary Honig Thursday Feb 25, 2010Often I hear about the perception by business owners who have never used invoice factoring that accounts receivable financing will somehow have a negative reflection on their business (to find out more about how factoring can help businesses, read "When Credit Is Tight, 'Factoring' Can Help." Unfortunately, this is a misconception based on having never utilized receivables financing.
How to Calculate Your Start-Up Costs
by SBTV Tuesday Feb 23, 2010One of the biggest challenges entrepreneurs face when starting a new business is accurately predicting how much money you will need. In this online video from Bizmore partner SBTV.com, you'll learn how to create a budget that will work for you.
Beware the Independent Contractor Trap
by Gary Honig Tuesday Feb 23, 2010You may not have noticed in the news, but the use of independent contractors by companies looking to lower labor costs is becoming a hot item. This is where a company foregoes payroll tax payments and just hopes the non-employee will pay his own way.
How to Create a 'Cash Is King' Culture
by Wayne Edwards Friday Feb 19, 2010Many small and middle-market companies are looking to outside investors to fuel their growth. But according to management expert Wayne Edwards, those that do a poor job of managing their cash flow will turn away investors who might otherwise open their checkbooks.
Question of the Day: Can Medical Tourism Cure Your Health Care Woes?
by Dustin Mitchell Tuesday Feb 16, 2010Nelson Davis, a Hollywood, Calif.-based small business owner, is facing a common dilemma. Health care premiums have risen so quickly it's reached the point where Davis has a choice: does he limit health care coverage for his employees, or eliminate it entirely? Or are there other options available to business owners?
Are Mergers to Blame for Soaring Health Care Costs?
by Bruce Phillips Tuesday Feb 9, 2010Luckily for small business owners, a sweeping federal law may not be the only way to slow the rise in health care costs for small businesses. The Federal Trade Commission is looking into allegations that one of the country's biggest prescription drug managers, CVS Caremark, illegally increased prices for medication. If nothing else, the investigation could help check rising drug prices which, of course, is great news for small business owners facing skyrocketing premiums.
When Credit is Tight, 'Factoring' Can Help
by Gary Honig Monday Feb 8, 2010There are many types of commercial financing available to business owners. The most notable would be a term loan or line of credit from an institutional bank. But due to current economic conditions, banks may be unable to provide financing to certain businesses. Luckily, business owners are turning to an alternative for working capital called “factoring.”
Health Care Reform: Too Little, Too Slow
by Bruce Phillips Monday Feb 8, 2010Where does President Obama's call for a bipartisan meeting to jump-start stalled health care legislation leave small business owners? Still twisting in the wind.
