Starting a Business & Being Smart With Your Money

Starting a successful business is not an easy task.  There’s a lot of time and/or money that goes into getting your idea organized and off the ground.  As people get farther into implementing their business they usually realize that they’ll need more money to make their idea a reality.
Last night I saw a show for [...]

Start A Side Business in the Lazy Days of Summer

The summer can be a great time to start a side business because life tends to be a little more laid back. People are going on vacation and taking time off to hang out with their kids so your day job may be a little more relaxed. Plus there’s nothing on TV to distract you at night : [...]

All CEO’s are Crooks

The failed bankers on Wall Street have been whining that if they have to cut bonuses and salaries dramatically, they’ll be unable to recruit great talent, and they need great talent to fix the situation.
 
And for years, boards have been claiming that they need to pay CEOs $50,000,000 salaries in order to recruit the very [...]

Quickbooks Software Makes Accounting Easier

QuickBooks is small business accounting software, made by Intuit, the same company that created the user friendly tax software, TurboTax.  QuickBooks has made my life much easier over the past week as I’ve gathered the business finance records for our accountant. 
Quickbooks Accounting Software
I neglected recording our business income and expenses throughout the year so I [...]

Small Businesses Need Your Advice

Are women more entrepreneurial than men?  We’ve had twice as many women apply than men for the Small Business Stimulus Package so far. 
Of course, it’s by no means a statistical indicator that women are more likely to start a small business, perhaps they are just more willing to share the details of their current [...]

Small Business Stimulus – Market Research Tips

Market research is on the mind of the first featured applicant of the Small Business Stimulus package.  Sara is in the middle of the market research phase for a sewing and craft supplies business.
You can read more in the small business section about her market, her plans for the business, and some suggestions I make [...]

Small Business Stimulus Package Accepting Applications

Do you own a small business or have an idea for a business that you’ve been wanting to start?
Today I’m announcing the Small Business Stimulus Package, a contest designed to help small businesses that are struggling or just getting started in these tough economic times.
The Grand Prize
The grand prize winner will receive $250 cash [...]

Incorporate Online with MyCorporation – Start Your Business for Free!

MyCorporation is running a promotion where they’re offering free incorporations and LLC formations for a limited time; They will setup your Limited Liability Company or Corporation for free when you use the coupon code of MYFREE, click here to sign up.
Starting a Business
I’ve noticed one of the reasons that people hesitate to start their own company when they [...]