Archive for the ‘Woman Business Owners’ Category

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Friday, October 22nd, 2010

Latinos and sports go hand in hand. We cheer for our favorite players and passionately defend their occasional failures, but the best seat in the house is when you’re directly involved.

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A big break for small business

Thursday, October 21st, 2010

The recently signed Small Business Jobs and Credit Act of 2010 contained many provisions that enhance the US Small Business Administration (SBA) loan programs.  As the nation’s #1 SBA lender for 2010*, Wells Fargo SBA Lending (WFSBA) is well-positioned to meet the needs of your customers – and help you get more deals done.

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Merger of nonprofit newsrooms to create one of the largest in the country

Wednesday, October 20th, 2010

A merger between two nonprofit news agencies will create one of the largest nonprofit staffs of investigative journalists in the country. A report released this week announced that the Center for Public Integrity will absorb the Huffington Post Investigative Fund, bringing the staff of journalists to more than 50.

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How to manage employees during an acquisition

Friday, October 15th, 2010

When a business decides to sell itself to a larger company, a lot of managerial decisions must be made by the owner, the most crucial of which involves what to do with employees, if anything, upon deciding to go forward with the acquisition.

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Considerations to be made before buying an additional business

Wednesday, October 13th, 2010

There are two methods of business expansion. One way is to grow internally and organically over a long period of time. The other method is to buy a business. This will immediately bring into a business' disposal a new source of revenue, new personnel, all while drastically expanding its size. But Read the rest of this entry »

The two options for expanding a small business

Friday, September 24th, 2010

Business owners and entrepreneurs are almost always seeking to expand their company, and the biggest question in deciding how to do so comes down to two options: slow growth or acquisition. As always, the decision will involve serious cost-benefit analysis, but each is not without its own degree of risk and reward.

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Alternative financing methods for small businesses

Wednesday, September 22nd, 2010

In the wake of the recent financial collapse, small business financing has become particularly tricky. As banks and other lenders tighten their loan policies, it is important for small businesses to consider other means of financing.

One source is government – a method that has been on the uptick in recent months.

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Bootstrapping can be an advantage when buying a business

Wednesday, September 22nd, 2010

For people hoping to buy a business, bootstrapping, or financing the purchase without a third party, can actually be a benefit by limiting debt and allowing greater freedom for the business owner.
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Buying a business that operates internationally requires tact

Tuesday, September 21st, 2010

Buying a business that exports to world markets offers exciting challenges and the potential for tremendous growth, and addressing the differences in culture and commerce will help a new business owner succeed.

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Service industry opportunities for people buying a business

Friday, September 17th, 2010

The service industry presents a plethora of opportunities over the next 10 years for entrepreneurs buying a business, with 96 percent of anticipated growth to occur in fields such as landscaping and security.

According to data from the U.S.
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