Avoiding Personal Guarantees: Loans are Fun Again
Seems like every time I start a new business, I start it at the bank. In the chair. In front of the loan officer.
Month: March 2011
Learning from our mistakes — and other people’s ideas!
Looking for a great business idea? Want a good laugh out of the millions that failed?
Monday Rant: The Lame Name Game Takes Another Victim
There are few companies that I love, but Administaff was one.
RMA: The Banker’s Secret Book You Must Know
Yes, Virginia, bankers do have a secret book. Yes, it has answers you need to build your business, get a loan and more. But wait, it gets even better. Let me back up just a little.
If you are writing a business plan, trying to project your company’s financial future, or simply wondering why you aren’t making as much money as you want, you ought to be looking at your financial statements. Finding the good and bad in a company’s financial statement isn’t that simple, but it isn’t hard either.
That’s where the secret book comes in.
What’s a Tweet Worth? About $5…or $50,000 if you are Charlie Sheen
I’ve always wondered… what’s the value of a Tweet?
Crowdfunding Startups: 11 New Crowdfunding Sites Put Cash In Your Pocket
UPDATE: If you’re looking for a list of crowdfunding sites, you’ve found it! But please read all the way through the comments, as we have gotten several updates on new (and dead) sites. And for the new JOBS Act crowdfunding, please see my newest article on what you need to do to raise equity through crowdfuding.
