How to Write a Business Plan that Secures Funding
Simply having a great business idea is not enough, one needs strong capital support from investors in order to make their idea a reality. The best way to acquire funds is to lay out a good business plan as financiers require a solid plan to evaluate an investment opportunity. Through a business plan, you can communicate your new business idea’s potential to investors in a logical and convincing manner. Writing an effective business plan may seem like a tedious task but it is critical in helping potential investors assess the business risks before investing in the company. When working towards building a workable business plan, ensure that it clearly and…
Understanding the Ins and Outs of Foreign Exchange Rates
If you’ve traveled anywhere overseas, you will have had to change the currency you use, trading in one type of money for another. Beneath this simple switch lies a complex world of economies and finance that makes up the global marketplace. In this guide, we will go over some of the basics so that you understand a bit about how this field actually works. What Does Money Cost? Everything on Earth has a value that society places on it. From fruit to computers, we are willing to spend a certain amount of cash on those objects. From one country to another, these values can shift and change, meaning that the worth of…
Rules of Life and Business: Lessons from Bob Parsons
If you are an entrepreneur looking to start your own business venture, success stories are a great way to learn process improvements and get inspired. Executive Chairman and Founder of GoDaddy, Bob Parsons, is no stranger to success.
How Has Social Media Revolutionized Marketing?
Globalization of the world's trade has brought about many changes. Goods can be made for less, exotic materials can be traded, and the labor involved in certain work can be outsourced. Social media has brought about similar changes to marketing.
4 Interesting Legal Careers for Those with an Associates Degree in Paralegal
A paralegal degree is an excellent way to get yourself started in the exciting world of law. There are all kinds of opportunities and jobs available in all different areas of law. Take the time to decide what you're most interested in and then check out all the options available to you.
Caveman to CEO: 4 Ways To Bring Your Business Out of The Stone Age Now
Is your business stuck in the Stone Age? If your main market focus is still centered around direct mailers, it is time to revamp your campaigns so that you can keep up with all of the competitors in your industry that are utilizing the Internet to expand their businesses. In today’s day and age, you cannot reasonably succeed without using advanced marketing tools. Here are 4 ways that you can ‘get with the times’ and expand your business at the same time. 1. Create a Facebook Page and Make Sure to Manage It Creating a Facebook account for your business is not all that difficult, but managing the account is…
Great Fundraiser Ideas for Your Service Project
When planning a service project for the community, a family, or even a school one of the first things you have to consider is raising the money for any important items that have to be purchased to complete the project. This means most likely that you need to conduct a fundraiser. Here are some fundraising ideas for great ways to raise funds to support your service project:
Why Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer’s Strategy May Backfire
In the eight months since Marissa Mayer was appointed CEO of Yahoo, she's provided all employees with brand-new smartphones and free meals in the company cafeterias. The honeymoon appears to be over, however, as Mayer recently instituted a no-telecommuting policy that forces all employees who work from home to show up at the office beginning in June.
Tips on Making Money Through Internet Business
In the past ten years, e-commerce grew exponentially creating countless opportunities over the internet. Online businesses are gaining huge popularity because they need less investment, almost no physical space and offer better customer interaction. Plus, with the rise of affiliate marketing, you can make money off of products you don’t even make. MLM skin care companies are similar to affiliate marketing, with the stipulation that you are really into skin care. With internet usage rapidly increasing in the developing countries, the customer base is only increasing every day. Here, we will discuss several methods to make money through internet businesses. Identify the Market Research on the current market trends and…
How To Develop Confidence Speaking During A Budget Meeting
Presenting a budget to shareholders, investors and colleagues can be uncomfortable, especially if finances in the past were less than optimistic. But even the most negative of situations can be made positive when speaking with confidence in the boardroom. CEOs are experts at dealing with this pressure and delivering investor confidence when talking about company money. In a TechCrunch article, Gregory Ferenstein argues that Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer would be a great resource to U.S. Congress during the sequester debates in the House and Senate. The reasons vary from Mayer’s tactics of turning around Yahoo to her past with Google, but the underlying theme is that she knows finance and…
Tips to Make the Most of Small Business Growth
The U.S. economy received a bit of good news recently. According to accounting software firm Intuit, small business employment increased 0.11% in January, led by the construction industry’s 0.3% rise in revenue. Small businesses owners hope this uptick is the beginning of a prosperous 2013. As your small business grows, how you handle momentum can determine whether you’re headed for future franchises or foreclosure. Business success means you’ve found a product, service or cocktail of the two that consumers value, but that doesn’t mean you should quit taking risks. From rewards-generating credit cards to a productivity-boosting business culture, try these tips to promote continued success. Reward Your Hard Work Start-ups…
The Benefits of Hiring an Accountant
Whether you are a small business, self-employed or even just looking to cut a little aggravation out of your life, it is time for you to think about hiring an accountant. An accountant is someone who is meant to help you with your financial situation, and there are plenty of reasons to find a good one who will take on your accounts and with whom you can consult at least once a year at tax season. Even if money is a bit tight, take a moment to think about why you might want to hire an accountant for your own uses. Tax Breaks In many cases, a tax accountant can…
