[ad_1] From Twitter to Facebook, a lot of big companies are realizing the importance of local businesses and offering them resources to get their business on their platform. The world is open for local businesses; even Google has warmly embraced local businesses, paving an easier path for them through Google+ …

[ad_1] When it comes to the speaking industry, entrepreneurs tend to focus on speaking at events and conferences. It’s the traditional path that is known and understood. Being a paid consultant to companies is something that intrigues entrepreneurs but there’s no clear path. The lack of clarity and not enough …

[ad_1] Way to go! You just got the new business funding you’ve been after! So, chances are, you’re feeling like your business bank account finally has that much-needed room to breathe. But, don’t relax just yet. That deposit into your account isn’t the end of the transaction. Before you exhale, you still have to figure out the …

[ad_1] With the help of backers from across the globe, companies and creators have turned to Kickstarter to fund some of this year’s most innovative products. Most of these campaigns not only met, but exceeded, their fundraising goals. From $4 million raised for a “fidget cube” to $12 million for …

[ad_1] Protect your sales, profit and brand by downloading this free, comprehensive guide to understanding and preparing for EMV credit cards. Businesses that fail to update their payment processing systems by Oct. 1, 2015 will be exposed to new and possibly devastating liabilities. Prepare your business today. Most business owners regard billing as a …

[ad_1] Last Wednesday at a factory in Kenosha, Wis., President Donald Trump signed an executive order that, in part, directed the government to review the H-1B visa program in light of his “America First’’ governing philosophy. Entrepreneurs looking to hire highly-skilled immigrants are uncertain what the consequences of the order will be. Entrepreneurs …

[ad_1] Is earning an MBA worth it? Each year, thousands of students ask this very question, yet find conflicting advice. Related: Mark Cuban: What Entrepreneurs Need to Know Before Starting a Business Certainly, on paper, MBA graduates earn more. A recent study from the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) showed that median starting …

[ad_1] I am constantly speaking with entrepreneurs, and they all seem to share the same obstacle: securing funding. Sometimes, bootstrapping isn’t a viable option and traditional lenders won’t approve a business loan, resulting in the need for venture capital (VC) money. Reality check: Less than one percent of U.S. companies have raised capital …

[ad_1] Your business’ competitive advantages should resonate throughout your business plan. From acknowledging your competitors to the detailed product description section, identify where you have a leg up.  To figure out your competitive advantage, start by asking yourself: 1. Why do people buy from me instead of my competitors? Think about this …

[ad_1] When I sit down at my desk to write every day, I am simultaneously energized and discouraged. On the bright side, it is amazing that we live in a time when (and place where) everybody is free to express their thoughts immediately, in a completely unfiltered medium. The Internet …