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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…

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…

Gaining a Competitive Advantage

It takes extensive research and strategic planning to gain a competitive advantage. Every advantage is significant and counts for establishing your business as the leader in your particular industry, especially…

Ransomware: Protect Your Business Against The Growing Threat

Ransomware is a particularly destructive type of malware that encrypts a computer’s files, effectively holding them hostage until the user pays a ransom (often hundreds or thousands of dollars) to…

Repaying a Business Loan

If you’re trying to pay down some of your business debt, you might be wondering how long it might take by making the standard payment, or what the impact might…

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…

Organization Structures

How you legally structure your business affects your tax status and your liability. It has a significant impact on how investors, banks, and credit unions perceive your worth. So taking…