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5 Ways To Build A Successful Business With Zero Cash

Question: I have always wanted to be an entrepreneur but I don’t have the capital to start up a business. Should I delay my business plans until I have saved ...

The 10 Commandments of Starting a Business

Question: I am planning to put up a food business with my college friends. This is our first time to go into business. Do you have any advice on things ...

How Much is My Time Worth?

Question: In business, time is money. But I don’t know how much my own time is worth. If I am asked to do a job at an hourly rate, how ...
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How Do I Manage Inventory?

Question: I am a small, start-up business owner—I recently started a neighborhood convenience store, which I plan to expand by the end of the year. I do my own bookkeeping ...
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Stopping Fraud In Its Tracks

A starting entrepreneur normally operates the business by himself, with perhaps some relatives helping out. But as the company grows, he slowly realizes the need to hire outsiders. When this ...
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The 3 Common Mistakes Every Startup Business Must Avoid

Questions: I have recently retired from the corporate world and was planning to start a small business. Hopefully, the income from the business can help supplement my current income from ...
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5 Things to Consider When Making An Investment Decision

Question: My business has extra cash in the bank that does not earn enough interest. I was offered several options where to invest my cash by the bank but I ...
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4 Basic Questions When Applying For a Loan

Applying for a loan? Read and prepare for the questions that the banks might ask you. How much money do you want to borrow? You will need to state in ...
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Collecting From Difficult Customers

Do you often have a hard time collecting receivables from your customers? If you do, there is a good probability that a significant portion of your outstanding accounts receivable is ...
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Maximizing Your Profit Potential

Many business owners think that profit is the most important measure of financial performance, but this isn’t necessarily the case because profit is relative to the amount of money invested ...