No matter what kind of business you own, you will need some kind of equipment. Conventional wisdom might have you believe that you should spend the money to buy brand new equipment, but it might be in your best interest...

No matter the timeframe of your journey through owning a small business, surrounding yourself with a support group is always a good idea. There will always be those that laugh at your ideas for success, and the key to actually...

One of the biggest problems faced by small businesses is maintaining a steady cash flow, since expenses such as payroll, vendor supplies, and building overhead simply do not wait until incoming revenue is available. It’s no exaggeration to say that...

Running a small business by yourself can be very rewarding, but expanding without hiring additional help is a challenge. However, it is not impossible. If you want to expand your small business without taking on additional employees, consider these helpful...

While people not involved in the real estate business may never have heard of blanket loans, it’s a term well known among real estate professionals, the practice having been around for several decades. As the name suggests, blanket loans come...

At the beginning of every new year, almost all small business owners take the time to meet with their tax accountants to review business performance of the prior year, and to anticipate any changes for the new year. Tax expectations...

Most real estate professionals consider at the beginning of each new year how to achieve better real estate sales than previous years, and how to make progress toward their long-term business objectives. Here are a few steps which you should...

Real estate is a tough industry, and it’s very easy to make mistakes when you’re just starting out. Here are some common rookie real estate mistakes that you should avoid at all costs. Becoming a Social Media Zombie A social...

Many people seem to think that becoming a real estate agent will give them a foot in the door to actually becoming a real estate investor. What they don’t know is the cost of becoming a real estate agent, or...

Almost all business owners occasionally have need of extra funding, whether it’s for short-term requirements like payroll or purchasing inventory, or longer-term needs like major equipment purchases or business growth opportunities. In some cases, this funding can be provided by...