Friday , March 29 2024

Business Advice

The Five C’S To Business Survival

Eugene E. Valdez

By Eugene E. Valdez What CEO’s should do to stay competitive in today’s difficult economy is a popular topic among business consultants, bankers, equity fund operators  coaches, advisors, business pundits etc. Based on my 30 years’ experience in commercial banking and business coaching here are my personal suggestions humbly submitted …

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Funding a New Business with an Unsecured Loan

Funding a New Business with an Unsecured Loan

By Jeff Brannon We’re living in the age of the startup; in fact, the term “startup” is no longer exclusive to tech companies. If you have a new business, you have a startup. The question is, do you have funding? Unless you have a slick presentation ready and good connections …

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Mid-Year Update: Industry Trends for Business Valuation Multiples

The Value of Inventory Management

By Edward L. Fixen It’s normal for business owners to wonder what their business is worth. The actual amount that a particular business sells for depends on many factors unique to that individual business such as historical stability, profitability, growth, industry, customer base, etc. Nonetheless, it is always a good …

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The Art Of Planning Is Essential To Success

Eugene E. Valdez

By Eugene E. Valdez In my opinion, even in a “good economy”, for a small business owner to be successful, it is essential that he or she master the art of planning.  In a challenged economy like the current one,   it is even more crucial.   How do you become a …

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Keeping Employees on Point

Tim Kolacz

By Tim Kolacz In a previous article, I wrote about being productive versus being busy. In today’s technology driven society, it is ever increasingly difficult to have your employees focus all day. There needs to be some interaction either with other people or with Social Media to keep people sane. …

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Why Every Business Owner Should Know the Value of Their Business

The Value of Inventory Management

By Edward L. Fixen Most business owners think they don’t really need to know the value of their business until they are ready to sell or just don’t consider it a priority when weighed against other business demands.  Unfortunately, many business owners that wait until they are ready to sell, …

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