Company Strategy

A great business plan looks failure right in the eye and finds a way around it.

Becoming a subcontractor can be a smart growth strategy for your small business. Here's how to get started.

Setting goals can improve business performance. It only works when you set the right goals. Too many people focus on what's not working and their weaknesses. I think that's a bad idea. I...

Market cap pricing. If you run a start-up this is a great approach to determine how to best price your offerings.

The unemployment rate for December is down to 8.5 percent, the lowest in almost three years.

Hiring the wrong person can be disastrous, and it's not an uncommon mistake to make. But you can take measures to avoid bringing a bad seed on board.

If you are selling your small business, your employees may fear what's in store for them. Follow these six tips to make the transition smooth for everyone.

Entrepreneurs are an innovative bunch. So what do they do for money when bank loans aren't an option? Anything and everything they can think of!

Men and women report their work performance very differently. You can get caught unprepared if you are unaware of how this communication style affects you and your work.

These six strategies can help reduce your risk while at the same time saving you money and headaches during your business's early stages.

Entrepreneurs need to answer several key questions in the pre-startup phase. These answers will help you form your business plan.

A business plan is a road map that helps determine your company's path to profits. From creating a vision to accounting for the unexpected, these hints can help you do it right.

Investors focus on key areas of your business plan when deciding whether to fund your business. Make sure your plan covers all the essential bases.

There are a number of reasonable startup capital options available to aspiring entrepreneurs. The key is good planning.

Crowdfunding offers an exciting new way for entrepreneurs to obtain startup financing. Check out the top crowdfunding sites to learn how to get your share.

Before asking friends or relatives to invest in your business, know what you are getting into and how to structure these transactions.

Working capital calculations help you understand how much money it will take to run your business and how long it may take to reach a profit.

Most startups need funding, but fledgling entrepreneurs often don't know where to start their search for capital.

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