How Financial Leverage Works Monday, March 25, 2013

Learn more about financial leverage in this great article.... Continue Reading

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What Is Operating Leverage Monday, March 18, 2013

Fixed costs (as opposed to variable) increase operating leverage, but business owners have to determine whether the fixed cost investment is the right move.... Continue Reading

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Capital Structuring: an Introduction Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Too much debt increases the likelihood that a company won’t be able to repay that debt, and it becomes a riskier investment for both debt and equity investors.... Continue Reading

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Break-Even Analysis Monday, February 11, 2013

The premise of the break-even analysis is quite simple; it tells us what level of sales we need to reach in order to avoid losses, and thus helps stop us from entering markets where we have no chance of making a profit.... Continue Reading

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Capital Budgeting Monday, February 4, 2013

Learn more about Capital budgeting, the preferred means of making long-term investment decisions.... Continue Reading

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"Percent of Sales" Business Forecasting Monday, January 28, 2013

Percent of sales forecasting can predict and plan for financing requirements that may accompany increased sales.... Continue Reading

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Creating a Budget Monday, January 7, 2013

Steps to help guide you in setting up a budget for your business.... Continue Reading

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Transitioning to Professional Independence Monday, November 12, 2012

Many of us have to make the transition to working for ourselves. Here is some advice on navigating the road to professional independence.... Continue Reading

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Cash Management Basics Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Learn the basics of cash management for your business.... Continue Reading

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The Two Key Elements of a Press Release Monday, September 24, 2012

Have you have ever wondered how to write a press release for your business? Here's the answer, plus tips on how to make it interesting!... Continue Reading

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Buying a Company Car Monday, August 13, 2012

Before getting a company vehicle, make yourself familiar with important financial considerations.... Continue Reading

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When to Offer a 401(k) Plan Monday, July 23, 2012

The IRS allows any company, be it an S Corp, a C Corp, a partnership or even a sole proprietorship, to set up a 401(k).... Continue Reading

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Health Insurance for Your Employees Monday, July 16, 2012

Five steps to help get your employees the coverage they need at a price that your business can afford.... Continue Reading

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The Benefits of Benefits Wednesday, July 11, 2012

Employees place more value than ever on their benefits, even if they have to fully pay for those benefits themselves.... Continue Reading

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What Are Angel Investors? Wednesday, April 4, 2012

Angel Investors typically invest their own money or family money, providing a substantial amount of capital to early-stage businesses.... Continue Reading

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