Article Contributed by Andrew Cravenho Start-ups may be large or small, members of the service industry or manufacturers; however, there are common elements in all types of businesses. First of all, there have to be sales. For service industries such as the medical field, it would be the number of patients seen over the course of [...]

Article Contributed by Kristen Gramigna Businesspeople understand that a good credit score is a valuable asset, especially if you intend to get a business loan. A good credit score comes with many advantages, including strengthening your negotiation position, protecting your personal credit rating, limiting personal liability, conserving cash flow, limiting accumulation of personal debt, and maximizing financing [...]

Article Contributed by David Spring Even in the current global financial climate, new businesses are setting up shop in Canada every day. But these remain challenging times, and if your business is going to not only survive but succeed, you need to get a few things right from the start, particularly as far as finances [...]

Article Contributed by Mark James Fear, worry, panic. All emotions that an impending tax deadline can register in the entrepreneur. Not just on a financial basis but on a little logistical basis too. Not having any sway in government circles I can’t help too much on the financial front but I can help on the [...]

If you own a start-up or small business, you’ll have a lot on your mind.  Your income depends on the quality and quantity of your work, your marketing strategies and even the state of the economy, because you rely on people being able to afford your services or products. But one thing you don’t need [...]