MONEY

Raise the money and capital you need to launch a home-based business. Information on a wide range of subjects including cash flow, credit repair, receivables, cutting taxes, money management, controlling costs, and more.

How-To Guides

The Six Rules of Business Borrowing Part I

Business Borrowers Should Consider BOTH Traditional and Alternative Lenders
By Kenneth P. Easton, Jr.

“Rules” to business borrowing! An interesting concept. True — the “rules” presented below may be considered as act-on “options”. But the consequences of not being aware of these options, achieving a successful business loan program, can be costly to your business, your fortune and your peace of mind.

read more | »

Taxing Times

Tax Cuts

Don't Miss Taking These Tax Deductions for 2009
By Jan Zobel, EA

As 2009 came to a close, Congress continued to debate further tax law changes even after approving several new tax bills during the year. Most of the provisions in the new bills affect personal, rather than business, deductions. It’s important to keep informed about any changes that could affect your business tax liability but don’t forget about the old stand-by business deductions, most of which haven’t changed.

read more | »

Raising Money

Raising Quick Financing in the Current Economy

Small Businesses and Contractors Have Sources to Raise Financing to Launch a Part-Time Start-Up

By Chris E. Talis, CPA, MBA and Senior Partner at Hedgerow Mergers Acquisitions

An economy in turmoil, such as the one we are in today, creates tremendous challenges to raise capital: the life blood of any business operation. This has brought fear throughout the marketplace, which, in turn, creates further uncertainty. Government intervention has created some temporary relief, but will its programs spur a rebound and will its effects be felt in the near future?

read more | »

Accounting and Bookkeeping

Setting Up Simple Financial Management

Don't Launch Your Start-Up Until You Have the Finances Under Control
By Nora Caley

Sometimes you don’t need a lot of money to start a business. What you need instead is good financial management. If you plan carefully, control spending, and monitor the money that comes into your business and the money that goes out, you can prevent a monetary emergency later.