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Pros and Cons of Limited Partnerships

Filed In: Limited Partnerships and Alliances & Partnerships

Is a limited partnership right for your small business? Learn more about how they work, why they're so popular, and what risks they involve.

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Pros and Cons of a C Corporation

Filed In: Legal and Finance

C corporations can be difficult and costly to form, but they also offer some powerful liability protections to businesses that use them.

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Pros and Cons of a Limited Liability Company (LLC)

Filed In: Legal and Finance

There's a lot of hype surrounding the use of LLCs to organize a small business. Here are the facts you need to know before you decide.

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How to Format the Financial Section of a Business Plan

Filed In: Business Planning and Finance

The financial plan is a key part of your overall business plan. Here’s how to create one that allows you to achieve your startup goals.

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The Pros and Cons of Issuing Stock in Your Corporation

Filed In: Stock Offerings and Equities

There are advantages to issuing stock, but doing so also creates serious legal and financial concerns. Here's what you need to know.

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Pros and Cons of Lease Financing for Small Businesses

Filed In: Purchasing & Procurement and Operations

Leasing can be a cost-effective alternative to purchasing equipment -- if you understand both the benefits and the risks.

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Understanding the Basics of Small Business Market Research

Filed In: Market Research and Market Research & Analysis

Learn how to use market research to understand your industry, your competition, and your target market.

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Elon Musk's 3 Secrets to Success (They Aren't What You Think)

By David Worrell | Filed In: Corporate Culture and Management

In this exclusive interview, billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk shares the 3 rules he lives by as he builds companies like SpaceX, Tesla Motors, Solar City, and more.

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President Obama's Big Fail on Small Business Lending

By Keith Girard | Filed In: Financing & Credit and Finance

Six months on, the president's small business lending initiative has yet to disburse a single dime thanks to red tape and blame-shifting at the Treasury Department.

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Understanding How to Navigate the Bank Lending Process

By Sam Thacker | Filed In: Banking & Finance Overview and Banking & Finance

Knowing the mentality of lenders and how they make decisions (and why they say no) may help small business owners plan for loan requests.

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How Private Equity Deals Are Structured

By David Worrell | Filed In: Private Equity and Investment Services

For a private business owner looking to raise growth capital, or to sell the business and retire, private equity groups (PEGs) should not be overlooked.

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Improve Cash Flow with Alternative Financing

By Tracy Eden | Filed In: Accounts Receivable and Billing & Receivables

More and more small and mid-size businesses are turning to alternative financing to help offset cash-flow challenges presented by slow-paying customers.

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Top 10 Home-Based Businesses for Stay-at-Home Parents

Filed In: Home-Based Businesses and Company Structures & Ownership

Here are 10 top recommendations for home-based businesses that are a great fit for busy stay-at-home moms and dads.

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10 Tips to Getting Out of Debt

Filed In: Personal Debt and Personal Finance

Learn 10 helpful tips for getting out of debt. Some are easier to follow than others, but all are designed to help alleviate the problem.

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How Can a Private Equity Group Help Your Small Business?

By David Worrell | Filed In: Private Equity and Investment Services

A private equity group can bring the expertise and financial backing you need to fuel almost unlimited growth, or allow you to exit in style.

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Pros and Cons of Franchise Partnerships

By Sara Wilson | Filed In: Buying a Franchise and Franchises

Buying a franchise with a partner can help -- or hurt -- your business. Be sure you understand the advantages and disadvantages before you buy.

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How to Protect Your Business from Chargebacks

Filed In: Credit Cards and Payment Cards & Services

Although forced refunds cannot be completely avoided, there are steps you can take to reduce their occurrence.

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How Your Bank Can Help Streamline Business Invoicing

Filed In: Accounts Receivable and Billing & Receivables

It’s worth the time to explore how your bank can help your business with a robust suite of payment-industry technology, products, and services.

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Make the Most of Your Bank's Merchant Services When Processing Payments

Filed In: Merchant Banking and Banking Institutions & Systems

The merchant services department at your bank offers services beyond simply processing your customers' card payments and depositing the cash into your account.

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