A new evaluation engine by Gust analyzes key startup metrics so entrepreneurs can get feedback from potential investments and tools for improving the business’ to appeal to investors. Gust Startup Funding Evaluation Engine In providing this new feature, Gust says founders will have the necessary tools for improving their pitching ability while at the same […]
An entrepreneur takes many risks simply by making the choice to start a business. You likely did all of your homework and have an excellent business model you’re using. You likely secured financing through credit cards or a small business loan, both of which seemed sensible considering your anticipated revenue. If business isn’t going quite
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It’s tax season, and if you own a small business or have a role in the financial department of one, that means you’ll need to worry about how to file your business’s taxes for the year. But if you’re new to the game, or you’re interested in changing how you usually do things, you may
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There are all kinds of reasons companies are changing their approach to data management—and the customer experience is as powerful as any. You may ask, “What does data management have to do with our customer relationships, let alone their perception of our brand?” Quite a bit more than you think, actually. Customer data—or more precisely,
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NikolayFrolochkin / Pixabay There are two main variables that will determine the profitability of your business: the revenue you have going in and the expenses you have going out. If you can retain control of these two variables, your business can continue operating successfully. Unfortunately, there are many other variables to consider. If you don’t
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jarmoluk / Pixabay You might think creating a budget for your website should be primarily based on how much you think you can afford. However, this will be based on your perception of value. In other words, what you think your website will be worth as a finished product will always put a cap on
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When your business is in need of financing, there are many avenues you can explore. With Kickstarter campaigns, business credit cards, more traditional loan products, and more it can be tricky to know which avenue is best for your business. While there are loan products out there that are tailored to meeting specific financing needs,
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TheDigitalArtist / Pixabay Crypto Mania has not gone anywhere. Everyone, from enterprising millennials to major financial institutions, is scrambling to learn more about the capabilities of this incredible technology. More importantly, they want to know how they can cash in on the craze. That means choosing a cryptocurrency exchange. As cryptocurrency grows and widespread adoption
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pasja1000 / Pixabay Millions of people received a tax refund last year. In fact, when you look the total number of refunds issued by the IRS in 2017 you may be surprised by the numbers. Nearly 75% of returns received resulted in a refund averaging around $2,782. No doubt some of the refunds were used
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With 2018 in full swing, the business community is waiting to see what sort of fallout comes from the new tax reform bill. President Donald Trump ended 2017 by signing the Republican tax bill into law, potentially delivering huge wins for businesses big and small. The tax bill slashes the corporate tax rate from 35
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