More than 60,000 people have registered for this Free Online Course on how to grow your small business. Businessman, author and University of Virginia professor Edward T. Hess is creating quite a buzz among small-business owners with his new course “Grow to Greatness: Smart Growth for Private Business.” To date, more than 60,000 people have enrolled in his Coursera-powered course. The course is divided into five modules: The truth about growth, which will dispel many popular myths about … [Read more...]
When Can We Expect the Next Recession?
Big clue to the next recession: It's likely to occur when the Federal Reserve tries to tame inflation. Predicting when the next recession will hit is as much art as science. Economists, financial analysts, bloggers—frankly, all those who have an incentive being the first to call a recession—are at risk at having their judgment affected by these incentives. An analysis of post-World War II recessions and their causes, studied after the fact, indicate that certain changes in monetary policy in … [Read more...]
Exit Planning: Who Says the End Has to Be Bitter?
Do you have an Exit Planning for the five Ds: disagreement, deadlock, default, divorce and death? Many small-business owners fail to plan for the five Ds as attorney Michael Burstein describes them: disagreement, deadlock, default, divorce and death. When a business is successful, owners commonly postpone dealing with potentially difficult and uncomfortable situations. But failing to plan can have dire consequences, from the destruction of the business to your heirs being cheated of their … [Read more...]
Bond King Shares 4 Main Risks to U.S. Economy
Finance expert Mike Periu on the primary concerns Bill Gross, top U.S. investor and co-founder of PIMCO, has about the Risks to U.S. Economy. Bond king Bill Gross, a self-made billionaire, is one of the most successful investors in the U.S. He co-founded the Pacific Investment Management Company (PIMCO) which manages nearly $2 trillion in assets. Gross has concerns about the long-term health of the U.S. economy. His four main concerns are: Debt: The world’s developed countries, including … [Read more...]
Veteran VC Jeremy Levine Gives his Take on 2013
Veteran venture capitalist Jeremy Levine believes that Internet-based software services and apps may represent the next big boom in Web-based businesses. Jeremy Levine, partner at Bessemer Venture Partners, is a veteran investor responsible for successful investments in Pinterest, LinkedIn, OLX and other companies. Levine recently shared his forecast for what the venture capital industry can expect in 2013. He believes that the VC industry has a tendency to over-correct its mistakes. The … [Read more...]
treating a new customer like a long-term returning customer
The value of treating a new customer like a long-term returning customer. Many business owners fail to understand the true potential value of a customer nor do they come close to realizing that value. It takes time, effort and resources to close a sale with a new customer. If that customer returns to buy more from you—even if its a small purchase—the cost associated with the closing that second sale is far less; they already know you, your business, how you operate and therefore they don’t … [Read more...]
web-based investment guidance
Will the Web Replace Your Financial Advisor in 2013? Finance expert Mike Periu on the emerging shift from small businesses using financial advisors to less expensive, web-based investment guidance. Many small-business owners need financial advice because they just don’t have the time to take away from their businesses (and perhaps the discipline) to make a proper financial plan and execute it. There are two types of financial advisors: fee-only advisors which charge a fee for their advice and … [Read more...]
Dynamic Pricing Strategy Doomed to Fail?
Finance expert Mike Periu on how a dynamic pricing strategy can backfire for online retailers. According to pricing strategy consultant Rafi Mohammed, the dynamic pricing model implemented by online retailers this Christmas season is likely to fail in the long-term. Dynamic pricing, which is price changes in real time depending on demand, is what airlines use to set prices for tickets. In that industry, consumers are willing to accept fluctuations in price because they can understand that … [Read more...]
Who Do You Trust More: Accountants or Bankers?
Finance expert Mike Periu on a recent survey that reveals whether accountants or bankers are more trusted financial advisors for small-business owners. Small-business owners need expert advice to grow their businesses. When it comes time to make an important strategic or financial decision, who do you turn to for the best advice? Sage Omnibus recently conducted a survey asking 1,000 small-business owners who they confide in for advice. Fifty percent believe that accountants provide the best … [Read more...]
Save Money on Small Business Travel
Finance expert Mike Periu shares money-saving tips for Small Business Travel that may help close deals. As we prepare for 2013, it's important for business owners to acknowledge that face-to-face meetings can't be replaced with technology when its comes to closing a large deal. Traveling to meet clients and potential clients is far more expensive than a Skype or GoToMeeting conference, but it's certainly possible to minimize the travel cost and still achieve your main goal—closing the … [Read more...]
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