As our economy limps forward with stubbornly higher than predicted unemployment rates, temporary staffing remains one of the few industries that offer a sliver of good news.
Tag Archives: working capital
Factor Export Initiative Into 2010 Strategy
January 29, 2010 – 8:55 am
In Wednesday night’s State of the Union address, President Obama brought to the forefront a smart strategy for small businesses to boost sales now, while the U.S. economy continues to slowly recover.
The National Export Initiative he unveiled is designed to give small businesses a big boost. It will help them “seek out new markets aggressively, [...]
Small Business and the Missing $11.6 billion
December 18, 2009 – 4:55 pm
We all know that the engine of any modern economy is entrepreneurial small businesses. Well, maybe someone needs to tell that to the bankers.
3 Excuses For Not Paying
September 14, 2009 – 11:14 am
The “check is in the mail” excuses are back in play. Expecting some tips about “setting the collection dogs” on debtors? Nope. If your client can pay, and you don’t want to hear one of the top three excuses, these tips will help keep your cash flowing.
Are We Becoming a Nation of Non-Spenders?
September 9, 2009 – 12:18 pm
With cuts in consumer debt are we becoming a nation of non-spenders?
Opportunity Costs
August 11, 2009 – 12:31 pm
One of the most frustrating situations a business can run into is having to say ‘no’ to a big order because they don’t have the working capital to front the manufacturing costs.
Your first call would naturally be to your bank. But banks can be slow as molasses, your line of credit may already be capped, [...]
Financing a Small Business
August 11, 2009 – 12:24 pm
Cash flow can be the thorn in the side of many small businesses.
Be vigilant in selecting the right financing choice at every stage of your business cycle. You can help yourself immeasurably by remembering that the financing option you picked when you started your business may not be the right choice as you grow.
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