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Running a Virtual Company

Operating a business on a virtual basis is quickly gaining in popularity. Although running a virtual company can be attractive to small business owners, they still need to understand that…

Managing Your Inventory

Selling products or goods to customers is the reason many companies are in business. To be successful, that means you must have the products on hand for them to purchase.…

Gross Margin Analysis

The gross margin of a product is measured by subtracting the cost of goods sold from the selling price. Cost of goods sold includes all costs associated with producing the…

Small Business Administration Loans

Small Business Administration loans are among the most common ways to fund a startup. Though you still need to prove you are a good risk, these loans are often easier…

Sources of Start-Up Funding

You’ve come up with a plausible idea for a business. That is great! An idea gets you to the starting gate. However, you get into the race with money. Startup…

Negotiating with Prospective Employees

Making an offer and negotiating pay with an ideal candidate can be a trying situation. On the one hand, you want to make the best offer possible. On the other…

Working With Outside Investors

Depending where they are in their startup phase, new businesses often get several types of investment funding. Though some entrepreneurs can bootstrap, that is fund themselves from savings and continue…