There are some good reasons why you should consider an employee stock ownership plan. The SBA reports about 70% of privately owned businesses will change hands in the next decade and a half. The $10 trillion price tag will be the biggest intergenerational transfer of wealth in American history. Some small business owners are ahead […]
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If you’re a freelancer, invoice day is definitely a happy day. It’s basically like payday so long as your clients pay on time. It’s unfortunate, but many freelancers struggle with late payments from clients of even non-payment. To avoid this, you definitely need to carefully vet your clients ahead of time, but the day
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The global market for child care services is expected to grow to $520 billion by 2022. So it may be the perfect time to jump into this industry. If you don’t want to build a brand new business from the ground up, you could purchase an existing daycare center. And if you’re already in this
One of the most impactful startups of this generation for entrepreneurs has been Kickstarter. It changed how their new companies and products got funded forever. On The Small Business Radio Show this week, Yancey Strickler who is the cofounder and former CEO of Kickstarter, the mission-driven global Public Benefit Company that helped pioneer crowdsourcing. He
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Payment options for small businesses continue to explode. As a result, so many different solutions exist. The ecosystem seems more complex than necessary. An infographic by the The Electronic Transactions Association looks at how Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) provide options for merchants. For example, integrated payment solutions simplify the ecosystem with software. The ETA says
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Millions of people get excited about the idea of starting their own business. But, the logistics of getting a business started are challenging and complex. One of the earliest hurdles you’ll need to overcome to be successful is getting your business funded. In other words, to fund your business, you need to collect enough money to pay
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Nearly 12 million women own businesses around the country. But those businesses don’t always receive the funding they need. In fact, only 15 percent of women-owned firms raise at least $100,000 in funding. Compare this to 28 percent of male-owned businesses. Co-Founder and President of Kabbage Kathryn Petralia addressed this issue in an email interview
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“Finance 2.0 – How Data Analytics and Warehousing is Innovating Finance and the Accounting Practice” The Data Management Association of Ireland and the Chartered Institute of Accountants have partnered to bring you this unique event. Get your FREE tickets here. With a nod to the Data and Finance Communities this event will investigate how data
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A new financial program from Visa, Practical Business Skills, has been launched. It’s designed to help small businesses with a variety of resources and tools. Small Business Trends contacted Visa Senior Director of Social Impact Hugh Norton to learn more. “Financial and business literacy are two of the most critical skills a small business owner
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By Richard D. Harroch and Melissa Guzy Investment in financial technology (“Fintech”) companies is growing dramatically. Global Fintech funding has risen to over $100 billion, fueled by large M&A deals and large rounds of financing. Investment in Fintech companies is expected to continue to grow significantly in the next few years, as such companies offer outsized
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