Selling a Business

Written By Steve Strauss

Q: Steve – I have read your columns for years and appreciate your advice. Maybe you can help me now. I would like to sell my business, but am finding it difficult to do so in the current economic environment. Other than dropping my pr ... Read More Article Arrow

Negotiating a Commercial Lease

Written By Steve Strauss

Q: I was wondering how much is negotiable when it comes to my lease? The pre-printed form my landlord handed me is intimidating. AnthonyA: Negotiating a lease with a landlord is like any other negotiation. How much is negotiable? In theory, ... Read More Article Arrow

60-Second Guide to Establishing a Revolving Line of Credit

Written By SCORE "Counselors to America's Small Business"

For financing flexibility, nothing beats a revolving credit line (RCL). Structured much like your pe ... Read More Article Arrow

60-Second Guide to Collecting Payment

Written By SCORE "Counselors to America's Small Business"

Collecting on overdue accounts can be a frustrating experience for a small business owner, particularly during the start-up period when every dollar of revenue counts toward staying solvent and repaying debts. It's not the most pl ... Read More Article Arrow

Five Recession Busters

Written By Steve Strauss

Q: Steve - You must hear from a lot of small business owners. Do you know of any strategies that seem to be working especially well in this economy? ThanksAlanA: Indeed I do hear from lots of small business owners and they do seem to have a ... Read More Article Arrow

Growth Strategies for Small Businesses

Written By Dave Roby

Growing your small business can be a difficult and frustrating process. No matter how talented, experienced, or proficient you are as a leader, business development may not be one of your core skills. So, how do you develop the business lea ... Read More Article Arrow

Establishing a Revolving Line of Credit

A 60-Second Guide to Establishing a Line of Credit.

For financing flexibility, nothing beats a revolving credit line (RCL). Structured much like your personal credit card, RCLs allow approved borrows to tap only as much as money as needed to stay atop seasonal and business cycle fluctuations ... Read More Article Arrow