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Top 5 Characteristics of a Successful Entrepreneur
by Armin Laidre

If you ever desired to be an entrepreneur, you need to examine your characteristics. Here are the top five qualities of a successful entrepreneur.

Should an Entrepreneur Waste Time With SMART Goals?
by Adam Hoeksema

What are SMART goals for business. See examples of SMART objectives and goals.

Pro Forma Financial Statement: How to Avoid Debt
by Debby McGrew

Here is a brief explanation of a pro forma financial statement, how it can assist your small business and how it can keep you safe from debt

Ten Qualities of Successful Entrepreneurs
by InfoScribe

Who is an entrepreneur, and what makes them successful? Read about the top qualities expected from an entrepreneur

Launch Your Own Business With Your Tax Return
by Peter Martinez

Have you ever thought about using your tax return to start a new business? Read more.

Getting Paid as an Entrepreneur
by Debby McGrew

How much should you pay yourself as an entrepreneur. Get paid from start or not? Read more.

Strategic Planning: What is a SWOT Analysis?
by Huge Rotten

A SWOT analysis is a common strategic planning tool that can help managers evaluate the chances that a certain project will succeed. Read more about SWOT-analysis.

What is What-if Analysis?
by Celeste Stewart

What-if Analysis, also defined as Sensitivity Analysis is a technique used to determine how projected performance is affected by changes in the assumptions that those projections are based upon

The Importance of Financial Ratios
by Elizabeth Bell

What are the most important financial ratios for business financial analysis. ROE, ROA, Gross Margin, Current Ratio, ISCR, DSCR and more.

How to Write a Business Plan for a Restaurant
by Beconrad

Need a business plan for a restaurant, bar or cafe? Read this how-to article about business planning in restaurant business. Sample B plan template included

How to Start a Startup - The Lean Start-up Methodology Explained
by Armin Laidre

How to start a startup? The Lean Startup approach is about creating and launching a new business model, a product or service when customers need it. This methodology relies on research, validation and iterative product releases.

About Entrepreneurship Best Practices: Defining Your Marketing Budget
by Visionquest

Coming up with a professional marketing budget is no easy task. You have to discuss about customer base, cost tracking and customer acquisition.

A Small Business Guide to Planning Your Marketing Strategy
by Jasmine Stone

What is a marketing strategy and how to plan it - your road-map to success

Starting a Startup: How to Find a Good Business Idea
by John Arnardsson

How to start a startup and how to find a good business idea. Read this article.

Previous financial performance and prediction of bankruptcy
by Oliver Lukason

This article discusses the question whether financial statements from the past help us to predict forthcoming business bankruptcy and if they do, then how exactly.

Defining Your Company’s Value Proposition
by Visionquest

This article explains the importance of defining your company's value proposition. It includes three step process with SWOT-analysis.

Risk Analysis - A Key Section of Your Business Plan
by James Parks

This article describes the importance of including a discussion of risks in a business plan. Three categories of risk – general business, industry specific and company specific can be used as a framework for the analysis

The 13 Most Common Types of Business Loans
by Michael Rosenthal

Read about common types of business loans. Line of credit, micro loans, asset loans, expansion loans, SBA loans, start-up loans and more.

Starting a Startup: How Does Venture Capital Work for You?
by Armin Laidre

How to start a startup with venture capital. Discussion of pros and cons of obtaining venture capital funding from the start-up business owner's perspective

Startup Basics: What is a Business Plan?
by Hugo Rutten

What is business plan, and what is in it? A business plan is a document that lays out all of the important components of your undertaking and serves as a road map to success. B plans explained

Sample Template for an Executive Summary
by Stephen Cunnell

How to write a executive summary? Make use of this sample executive summary template for your next business plan

How to Forecast Sales
by James Parks

What is sales forecast and how do you forecast sales? This article discusses the development of a small business sales plan.

Cash Flow Statement - How to Improve Your Operating Cash Position
by Armin Laidre

What is cash flow, how to read a statement of cash flows, how to improve your net operating cash flow position by using smart management strategies

What is Strategic Planning and Development
by Armin Laidre

Learn the importance of Strategic Planning Process and make your business keep going and growing

How to Write a Market Analysis Portion of a Business Plan
by Judith Rae

What is market analysis. Read this how-to article about how to develop a market analysis section for your business plan.

Income Statement, Cash Flow Statement and Balance Sheet Explained
by Armin Laidre

Sample business financial statements explained. What is, and how to understand income statement, cash flow statement and balance sheet.

Startup Basics: What is a Business Model Generation
by Armin Laidre

What is business model and how to generate it?. Read about 9 building blocks on the business modeling canvas

What Should We Know About Executive Summary of a Business Plan?
by Oliver Lukason

What is a executive summary? How to write a good summary for your next business plan

Startup Basics: How to Build Up Your Next Elevator Pitch
by Armin Laidre

Your elevator pitch - get it done, and fast. An article about what shall be included in a elevator pitch.

How to Calculate a Break-Even Analysis
by Armin Laidre

What is break-even point analysis and why it is important for an entrepreneur? Read this how-to article about break-even point calculation and equation formula.

The Top 10 Benefits of the Online Software Model
by Beconrad

Read about the top 10 benefits of web-based online application software model.

The In's and Out's of Small Business Financing.
by Kristin Callahan

The internet is an excellent place to scan through the business financing. Any financial needs your company may have can be met with the right type of small business financing.

The Compelling Advantages of Web Based Business Software
by Armin Laidre

Web-based software offers advantages over desktop programs. Cost savings, efficiency, employee productivity, better communications and data security

What is Marketing Plan and How to Develop It
by Cassandra Owens

How to create your next marketing plan with a sample plan template. Critical elements like target customer segments, market strategy, metrics and ROI defined

Startup Basics: What is Business Plan and What is in It
by Visionquest

What is a business plan and what is in a b plan? Read how important is it to have a clear, concise and well researched road-map to success.

Two Sides of the Venture Capital Coin – Investing in Startups
by Angela Baca

Take a look at the two sides of the coin of venture capital investment, including information for venture capital investors and entrepreneurs.

Startup Basics: How to Obtain a Start-up Grant
by Biz Guru

Starting a startup? Need a grant funding? Read how to find the business start-up grant or seed money for your company

Business Plan Templates versus Planning Software
by Armin Laidre

Writing a business plan? Make use of professional business plan template or software program

How to Create a Business Financial Plan
by Beconrad

How to create a business financial plan and how to develop your pro-forma financial statements like sales forecast, income statement, cash flow statement and balance sheet

Forecasting Your Business - Tips and Tools
by Audrabianca

What is business forecasting? Read about how entrepreneurs can focus their business planning using various forecasting methods, techniques and tools.

Business Planning Software Can Boost Your Success
by Armin Laidre

Starting a business? Need a business plan? Read how business planning software programs can help you succeed.

Juggling Online Payments for Better Cash Flow
by Armin Laidre

Read how to improve your cash flow with clever timing of making and receiving payments on-line

How to Start a Startup Online: The 15 Vital Steps
by J.D. Fencer

Looking for a ways to start a startup business online? This is a step-by-step guide to help to get started with your new online business venture.

Getting Venture Capital and Private Equity Funds for Your Business
by Armin Laidre

How to fund your business with risk capital or stock capital from private equity investors - business angels and venture capital firms

What is Grant Funding for Small Businesses
by Armin Laidre

Small business grants are widely available for small businesses. This article explains what is grant funding for new entrepreneurs

The Top 10 Ways Businesses can Benefit from Online Strategy
by Armin Laidre

How to take your business on-line and develop a better web strategy

Top 8 Benefits of Software as a Service (SaaS)
by FivetoNine

Software as a Service (SaaS) is gaining popularity. Whether your business is large or small, or a startup, it can be the perfect solution for your needs

Startup Basics: The Value of Your Business Plan
by Armin Laidre

Starting a business? What is the value of your business plan? Make use of online planning software and templates

Plan Your Next Startup with an Online Business Planning Tool
by Armin Laidre

Startup entrepreneurs can easily pick up a business plan software program on-line. These tools come with easy to use planning templates and examples

Using Credit Cards to Finance Your Small Business
by David Russ

A small business owner can obtain private equity capital, but an easy form of financing is credit card. Learn how to use credit card payments to finance your small business

Build Your Business Plan with the Help of a Business Coach
by J.R. Calderwood

Creating a business plans with an online software is easy. iPlanner now offers business plan reviews and coaching services for the registered users.

Get Your Startup Off to the Right Start with Proper Planning
by Beconrad

Planning is at the heart of your success. Read this article about small business planning.

Download and Online Software Compared
by Beconrad

How to choose the right PC software for your small business. Software as a service (SaaS), online software download

The Value of an Independent Business Plan Review
by James Parks

Learn how a business plan review by an independent consultant can provide an external perspective, valuable insights and suggestions

Top 10 Factors to Incorporate in the Business Planning Process
by J.D. Fencer

Read about top 10 factors a business planner should incorporate in the business planning process

What is Saas, and Why is it better than Software Download
by J.D. Fencer

What is SaaS? Read this article about SaaS software versus online software download.



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