Cash flow Archives

5 Founders Share the One Piece of Advice They Wish They Knew Before Launching a Business

Becoming an entrepreneur comes with its fair share of unknowns. Taking the leap alone is a daunting feat. Along the way, there will be plenty of lessons learned and aha moments; some of which you...

byStartupNation

August 29, 2022

How to Find the Perfect VC Partner, Even During Times of Uncertainty

While the pandemic has certainly had an impact on the startup space, speculations were off about one thing: venture capital. It didn’t dry up: Venture investors poured $150 billion into North American companies in 2020,...

byRay Meiring

July 22, 2022

5 Signs You’re Not Managing Your Business Cash Flow

Running a successful startup means being able to manage your finances well. In fact, 82% of small businesses shut down due to cash flow problems, according to the U.S. Bank. These problems may either be...

byMatthew Gillman

June 28, 2022

3 Tips for Building a Successful Subscription-Based Business

The way consumers buy goods and services is changing. Have a look at your bank statement over the last several months, and I’ll bet there are more than a few recurring charges for Netflix, Amazon...

byMiguel Fernandez

June 18, 2022

Contemporary Cash Flow Management Tips for Startups

Running a startup can be difficult, especially regarding cash flow management. You need to ensure that you have enough business capital to cover your expenses, but you don't want to tie up all your money...

byCristi Waterson

June 17, 2022

4 Common Reasons Why Startups Fail (and How to Overcome These Obstacles)

Most startups fail—up to 90% in 2019—and unfortunately, more often than not, the founders themselves are responsible. Financial reasons are often cited as one of the most common factors for startup failures, and these are,...

byTerng Shing Chen

June 8, 2022

How Startups Can Survive — and Even Thrive — in an Economic Crisis

Just as the economic effects of the pandemic showed signs of receding, the world has been hit with the prospect of an even more severe inflationary spike due to the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the ensuing...

byMichael Podolsky

March 29, 2022

Business Credit Vs. Personal Credit Reports: Why You Need Both

Personal credit is something you should be familiar with as a business owner. Having good credit, or being "creditworthy," makes getting financing easier when you need it. But do you know what your business credit...

bySharita Humphrey

March 28, 2022

Need Cash Fast? Here Are Funding Options for Startups

Whether you are running a tech startup, an app or the next best thing to solve world hunger, pretty much every startup relies on having a strong and stable cash flow. However, with more than...

byDaniel Tannenbaum

March 24, 2022

Simple Ways to Establish Business Credit

It's practical to learn how to establish credit for your business. However, before you start applying for loans, weigh the costs as well as the impact on your business. Once you are approved for a...

bySharita Humphrey

March 22, 2022

6 Leading Entrepreneurs on Their Biggest Money Regrets

Even the world’s wealthiest people make poor financial decisions. We asked six self-made millionaires to reveal what they learned from their biggest money regrets. Here’s what these leading entrepreneurs and The Oracles advisors had to say: I didn’t invest...

byThe Oracles

February 13, 2022

The 7 Business Lessons We’ve Learned in 7 Years

Fewer than 50 percent of businesses make it to their fifth year. That means that half of all companies have a short lifespan, despite their efforts to build something successful long-term. The interior design space...

byAgnieszka Wilk

January 22, 2022

4 Tips for Writing a Standout Business Plan Financing Request

One of the most important elements of a business plan is a financing request, or the amount of funding your business is requesting of potential investors. Many entrepreneurs may worry they are asking for too...

byMyCorporation

November 4, 2021

3 Tips to Grow Your Business in the Post-Pandemic Era

Summer is in full swing, and in some areas of the country, mask mandates have lifted and event production companies now have packed schedules. It seems like we are starting to finally overcome and move...

byNathan Liao

September 29, 2021

Entrepreneurs Must Optimize Their Fundraising Strategy to Move Forward

Despite the recent radical economic changes, entrepreneurs have been resilient and adapted their business models to cope and sometimes even go public. However, entrepreneurs often make costly, avoidable errors in their funding strategies. Entrepreneurs can...

byTiffany Kelly

September 28, 2021

Understand Your Business Finances Better by Answering These 5 Questions

A business owner faces many pressures, concerns and challenges and, perhaps, the biggest concerns revolve around money. Without it, the business can fail, creating a domino effect that can affect everyone involved in the business,...

bySharita Humphrey

September 17, 2021

WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: ReValue Has Unique Approach for Investment Guidance Doing Good For The Broader Community (Episode 283)

On today's Business Beat, Jeff speaks with Angela Barbash, CEO of Ypsilanti-based company Revalue, about how she helps individuals make for-profit investments that have a positive impact on society. Tune in to the Business Beat,...

byStartupNation

September 2, 2021

4 Important Questions to Ask When Buying a Business Right Now

The market looks vastly different than it did a year ago, which means new opportunities — for better or worse. As businesses reopen, they offer clues to which industries proved to be pandemic-proof, meaning they...

byJonathon Angell

July 29, 2021

Here’s Why Cyber Insurance is a Must for Startups (and it’s Affordable)

The dreaded 180-day notification arrives on your computer. It’s time to change your password again. What version of a pet’s name or mother’s maiden name will you use this time? Max1234? Sherbert5678? Now, you must...

byMichael Spath

July 13, 2021

Here’s Why Alternative Lending Can Take Your Business to the Next Level

Running a business is hard work, and nothing is more challenging than trying to secure the funds needed to start a new business or keep things running smoothly. It has become increasingly difficult for entrepreneurs...

byRapid Finance

April 28, 2021