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Pros and Cons of “Buy Now, Pay Later” for Online Businesses

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In the ideal world, when a customer purchases a product, the shop or business receives the payment right away. But with so much competition in the market, along with economic downturns affecting the purchasing power of consumers, businesses needed to come up with creative ideas to retain or increase their sales. One of the most popular schemes ...

10 Competitive Advantages Small Businesses Have Over Big Companies

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What is one competitive advantage that a small business has over a big company? What’s your best tip for a small business to “lean in” to these competitive advantages? To help business owners take full advantage of the benefits of small business strategies, we asked business professionals and leaders this question for their best advice. ...

How to Handle the Biggest Expenses of Starting a Farm Business

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By Brooke Chaplan The farming profession has served as the backbone of civilization’s survival since the birth of agriculture, and it will likely continue to be lucrative for a long time to come. But while it’s an evergreen industry, it can also be an expensive one. It’s also one where factory farms often make it ...

Do You Really Need a College Degree to Start a Business?

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By Rieva Lesonsky Whether entrepreneurs need college degrees to succeed, or whether the time spent earning that diploma is better spent actually launching your business, has been an ongoing debate for as long as I can remember. But with college costs and student debt skyrocketing, there’s a new consideration in the debate: Is student debt ...

Seller Beware: Don’t Get Cheated When Selling Online

by Janet Attard

Much has been written to help business people and consumers avoid scams when they make purchases on the Internet.  But buyers aren’t the only ones who are getting swindled online. Sellers of merchandise and services are getting burned, too. Use these tips to avoid problems before they arise. Selling on the Internet can be a ...

How to Sell a Business for All It’s Worth

by Harvey L. Gardner

Here are some tips for getting the full value of your business in a sale. Business owners work hard for many years building a successful business. The rewards can be worth the effort, but only when they sell their business do they finally realize the full value of their investment of time, effort, and money. ...

Turn a Business Trip into an Affordable Vacation

by Janet Attard

If you’re planning business travel, you may be able to use tax deductions to give yourself and possibly your family a less-expensive mini-vacation courtesy of your business and the IRS. Will you be conducting business meetings in another part of the U.S. or otherwise traveling within the country for business? If so, you can use ...

6 Tips for Retailers to Increase Cash Flow Now

by Ted Hurlburt

Cash flow problems are a common problem for nearly any business these days, and independent retailers are no exception. Here are six things retail store owners can do to make an immediate improvement in their cash flow. Cash flow is an ongoing challenge for independent retailers, as it is for many small businesses. Sales growth ...

Strategies to Get Paid What You’re Worth

By Michael W. McLaughlin

Clients and consultants alike usually dread fee discussions. Here are six strategies to help you preserve your profit margins and your client relationships as you work through pricing discussions. Some years ago, my wife and I decided to remodel our outdated kitchen. Through referrals and research, we found a contractor and conveyed our vision to ...

20 Ways to Make More Money for Your Business

by Tim Parker

Hidden sources of income are all around you; you just have to know where to look. Boost your income and shave expenses with these 20 tips for making more money. Looking for ways to make more money? We put together 20 of our favorites. 1. Rent out your extra space. Do you have more space ...

10 Strategies for Fast Profits in Hard Times

by Jordan E. Goodman

Looking for a way to see a quick return on your investment? Even in a down economy, there are things you can do to make your money grow. Here are 10 strategies you can use, straight from the new book Fast Profits in Hard Times. The following is an excerpt from the book Fast Profits ...
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