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Small Business Moonlighting--Great Part-Time Franchise Opportunities
Picking up some side work can help make ends meet, but starting a part-time small business offers that and so much more.
5 Recession Mistakes To Avoid With Your Home Based Business Franchise
Here are some of the most common mistakes home business owners make when recession creeps up upon them.
Top 10 Franchises For A Recession
These days, everyone seems a bit tentative when it comes to new investments, but consider that some businesses are resistant to recessions and some others are even capable of performing better during a recession. Here's a look at some of the top franchises during a recession in some of the most recession-resistant industries.
10 Hottest Low Cost Franchise Business Opportunities
With the current state of our economy, it may seem like starting a business right now could be a risky decision, but in fact, there are some businesses that thrive in spite of a recession and these low cost franchise business opportunities can get you in the door of a new small business for less than the average price of a new car. Here's the 10 hottest low cost franchise business opportunities available today.

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HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT AND ATTRACTING INWARD FDI
One of the characteristics of rich industrial economies is the availability of a workforce with a high level of human capital. Whether human capital has been the key driver of economic prosperity or vice-versa is still a matter of debate. Nevertheless, long time series trends in educational attainment and economic growth during the last century indicate that HRD and economic prosperity went hand in hand10. Some developing countries followed similar trends in human capital and economic growth. What was distinctive about these developing countries is that they appeared to have realised large economic benefits in attracting MNEs into host economies, and have thus mobilised inward FDI to attain rapid economic growth.
Factoring Services Can Help Ease Your Cash Flow Crunch
In a slow economy, the cash flow crunch caused by slow receivables collections can literally bleed your business to death. While offering open account terms to customers may be part of your cost of doing business, have you ever thought about what it really costs you? If you're waiting 30 days to be paid, you can only turn your profitability into more business 12 times a year. Of course, another risk involved in open accounts is the risk that you won't be paid at all. One solution to both of these challenges is a long-established process that has received renewed attention of late as the bank credit crunch has taken hold: factoring.
The Credit Crunch Myth: Financing Options to Consider
Over the past couple of years, the term “credit crunch” has taken its place in the popular vernacular alongside other now-common phrases like “mortgage meltdown” and “bank bailout.” But is the supposed credit crunch that we keep hearing so much about (go ahead and Google it-I did and got more than 12 million results!) real? While most of the media would have us believe it is, from my perspective, I’m not so sure. In general, community banks are in better financial condition than big banks, so these are often a good place for small businesses to start their search for financing. In addition to traditional bank loans, there are alternative forms of financing for companies that might not qualify for loans in today’s more stringent credit environment. One of these is factoring.

10 ways to save money in your business
10 ways to save money in your business and make your business a lean mean fighting machine! In an economic slow-down it is time to cut costs! When things are going well and saving money is not at the top of the agenda we can all let things slip and not pay close attention to cut costs. With the credit crunch still biting the majority of businesses still I though it would be good to help focus on where money can be saved. 1. Bank charges If you have been with your bank for a number of years and many people tend to be very loyal to their banks, for some reason. Always remember this, if times get tough, the bank will be the first one to kick you out on the street, as their decision is based purely on a commercial basis without emotion.
SBA-Approved Franchises Expedite the Loan Process Amid an Uncertain Economic Climate
Despite an uncertain economic climate and a tight lending environment, aspiring franchisees are still fulfilling their business ownership dreams. The credit crunch has presented challenges for hopeful franchise owners, however, various lending programs, such as the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) guaranteed loan programs, are facilitating franchise growth and expansion. The SBA is an independent agency of the federal government that helps Americans start, build and grow businesses. Prospective franchisees that choose to purchase an SBA-approved franchise typically have an easier time securing financing because a loan that’s backed by the SBA reduces the lending banks risk, which expedites and streamlines the loan process.

Some Things Are Easier For Your Business in a Recession
If your business is feeling the impact of the economic downturn, think differently about how you could take advantage of the current economic circumstances. Some things are definitely more challenging, but others might actually be easier in these tough economic times.
The next financial crisis keeps looming
Leading economists, financial analysts and even bankers widely agree: Today the conditions for the next financial crisis are already in place. We’ll crash again in the next years ahead unless global leaders answer some fundamental economic questions. Remaining now „post crisis” we might face an even more ferocious debt and financial crunch with fatal impacts on SMEs. Greece, Ireland, Portugal and perhaps Spain are trapped and there is not too much hope for a sustainable resolution during this decade.

Tricks and Traps States Use - to get their sales tax revenue
It’s no secret that states are struggling to earn revenue and to fill their coffers. Due to the current economic crunch states have become quite savvy in finding non-compliant taxpayers who have not registered to collect and remit sales tax. In our business we have heard and seen it all. We always cringe when a new client tells us that a trusted advisor or a friend told them that they didn’t need to register to collect sales tax. Here are the top 5 creative ways that states find non-compliant corporations and businesses:
SME - EQUITY FINANCING INSTEAD OF BANK LOANS
The perennial issue of small firm financing is once again to the fore as small and medium sized firms (SMEs) are experiencing a challenging financing environment in the aftermath of the global economic and financial crisis. A combination of factors has contributed to a credit crunch for small firms. Businesses struggling with negative effects of the recession are experiencing liquidity problems because of increased bad debts and slower payments by debtors.

3 Bitter Truths You Must Know When Applying for Business grants for women
Everyone is affected by the economic crunch. Even businesses are hit by the market slump. If cash is hard, how can you run a business? One option is to get a business loan from a financing institution. It is good if you are a man. If you are a woman, you will find out that it is tougher to get a business loan. So to make the process easier for you, below are three truths you must know before applying for a small business grant.
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