Archive for August, 2009

Is Selling Your Business the Best “Exit Plan”?

August 29th, 2009
Is Selling Your Business the Best \

My neighbor asked me, “Why would anyone sell a successful company?”. He could not understand why anyone would leave a business that was doing well. Of course successful companies get sold all the time.

So why do these business owners sell? The short answer is that most closely held businesses sell for human reasons, such as burn out, retirement, illness, partnership disputes, family issues or other personal reasons. Usually the business » Read more: Is Selling Your Business the Best “Exit Plan”?

Are You a Trier Or a Doer?

August 20th, 2009
Are You a Trier Or a Doer?

Do You Have What It Takes?

If you think you want to be your own boss and run your own business, you are not alone.  There is nothing unique about wanting to bring home the bacon without a boss breathing down your neck every day; or trading your time for a fraction of what it’s worth.

BUT, given the opportunity.. do you have what it takes?

You may not be cut out for the entrepreneurial lifestyle. Before you wal » Read more: Are You a Trier Or a Doer?

Credit Card Services and Business Loans for the Small Business

August 15th, 2009
Credit Card Services and Business Loans for the Small Business

To achieve financial independence, experts encourage even currently employed individuals to consider entrepreneurship. Setting up your own business, no matter how small, is touted as one of the best ways toward building the foundation for wealth. Those who are concerned about having a safety net need not take the plunge recklessly. One can start setting up a small business even while employed.  

Of crucial use to small businesses a » Read more: Credit Card Services and Business Loans for the Small Business