Business Advisors

A board of advisors provides professional guidance on a host of important business issues during startup and beyond.

Franchise expert Michael Seid reveals the number one secret to becoming a successful franchisor: Learn how to do it badly.

An increasing number of employers are providing financial counseling to help employees with questions about managing portfolios and retirement accounts.

The company's stock-option giveback "scandal" isn't. But the company's decision-makers should have known it would explode in their faces.

Think you're ready to be a franchisor? Make sure you're prepared to overcome these common hurdles to growth.

Entrepeneur Gary Whitehill shares his own experience launching a startup -- and learning that there's a lot more to success than having a great idea at the right time.

A reputable fundraising intermediary will likely speed up the process, reduce your risk, and get you a better deal -- leaving you free to run your business.

After working so hard to develop a new idea, product, or service, you need to make sure it's protected. These 10 intellectual property guidelines can help.

One of the best ways for entrepreneur sto prepare for growth is to build a strong board of advisors. Learn some of the players who should be on your team.

As Apple's iconic CEO takes his leave, there's a lot of speculation about Apple's future. But new products like iCloud prove that there's no cause for concern.

As the economy tanked, so did initiatives encouraging minority franchise ownership. So what is the current state of affairs, and what will the future hold?

If you are headed toward high growth, perhaps a PEG is in your future.

Learn what you need to know to set up, manage, and make the most out of a board of directors for your corporation or small business.

Do you sell the same way to men as you do to women? If you do, you may be in for some disappointments. Women buy differently. When 95% of your business is successfully...

There's nothing simple about keeping your business investors happy at all times. But there are ways to make the task easier on yourself.

In today's business climate, salespeople are finding it harder and harder to reach decision makers and connect with new customers.

Your expert business broker should maximize your business value.