Archive for the ‘Business Planning’ Category

Why a Business Owner’s Exit Plan Is So Important

Monday, May 5th, 2008

There are plenty of days when we want to “take that job and shove it.” But what happens when we’re sick of a job we’ve created for ourselves in a business we’ve founded? The idea is to make a plan that allows you to get out before you tire ...

Thinking About a New Career Direction in ’08? Here’s How to Prepare For Your Own Business

Tuesday, December 4th, 2007

If you’ve ever fantasized about quitting your job and starting a business, you’re certainly not alone. But it’s definitely not something to do on a whim. A business startup requires parallel planning in advance for your business and personal finances. That’s because business owners – even those who are ...

Couplepreneurs: Starting a Business with Your Better Half Can Reap Huge Rewards – And Unique Problems

Wednesday, October 31st, 2007

It’s a familiar scene: A couple comes home after a long day at their respective workplaces. They spend their takeout dinner recapping the day and how much they hate their jobs. In a brainstorm, they decide to start a business where they’ll be able to determine every step of their ...

The Truth About Small-Business Succession Planning

Thursday, May 25th, 2006

Of all the things facing a man or woman from the moment he or she becomes chief executive officer of a large company, few have a higher priority than determining who will succeed him or her when it becomes necessary. This is critically important for a large public company with thousands ...

RULES FOR HIRING FAMILY MEMBERS

Saturday, November 12th, 2005

Many self-employed people want to hire family members to work for them. But as with many things in life, there’s a right way and a wrong to do this. Doing it right can promote family togetherness. But it can also create tax savings for you. How so? In essence, you are ...

FINANCING ALTERNATIVES FOR SMALL BUSINESSES - January 2005 Newsletter

Saturday, January 1st, 2005

Whether starting up a small business or expanding an existing company, you almost certainly will need financing. But which option or combination of financing options: personal savings, friends and family, commercial or government loans, outside investors? Which options will most likely be available to you and what are their pros ...