September 20, 2026
The Capital Ladder: How Businesses Get Funded
Most people ask where to get money for a business. The more useful question is what you can do from where you are standing today. This post answers that one. A 20 year old recentl…
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March 11, 2026
Buying a Business with an SBA Loan: What Buyers Need to Know
Put Your Proposed Deal in Writing Use our free letter of intent generator to outline the business, price, financing, and timeline. It emails a draft for you to review. Some LOI pr…
March 11, 2026
Seller Financing When Buying a Business: How It Works
Seller financing is one of the most common ways to fund a small business acquisition. The seller agrees to receive part (or all) of the purchase price over time instead of getting…
March 11, 2026
How to Buy a Business with No Money Down: What's Actually Possible
"Buy a business with no money down" is one of the most searched phrases in business acquisition. It's also one of the most misleading. Can you buy a business without putting up ca…
January 2, 2025
Should You Use HELOC or SBA Loan?
Overwhelmed with how to finance your business especially when the choices are few? It can be hard to choose between a home equity line of credit loan (HELOC) or a small business a…
September 16, 2024
How Pricing for Profit Matters More Than a Competitive Bid
How do you avoid a loss when bidding for a project? Many service-based businesses, like contractors, often focus on competing for bids rather than pricing for profit. They believe…
September 10, 2024
Why Being the Best in your Industry Could Still Lead to Business Closure
Can you be the best in your skills and still end up with a failed business? Yes. Skill alone doesn't translate to profit. While expertise in a craft—like fencing, painting or deck…
September 3, 2024
Can You Launch a Business Successfully Without Breaking the Bank?
Ready to pursue a business? YOU CAN do it, even with limited to no money. Watch this video to learn how... https://youtu.be/aTE4Cip47_c What You Need to Start Starting…
August 31, 2024
How to Set a Price for a Product or Service
Tired of guessing what prices will work for your business? You cannot run your business through guesswork. You can’t even rely on bookkeeping tools to tell you what your exp…
August 21, 2024
How to Confidently Set Higher Prices
How do you confidently set your business up for higher pricing? If you’re a business owner who often underbids their pricing to get the customer, watch this video. You’ll learn ho…
August 19, 2024
What Is a Personal Guarantee in Business?
Entrepreneurs often question whether to sign a personal guarantee for their business transactions when starting a new business. Watch this video for more information on what a per…
August 11, 2024
How to Save Money When Starting a Business
Starting a business is thrilling yet can be costly. However, there are ways to keep your expenses in check. This video will give you an idea of how you can save money to start a b…
August 4, 2024
Does It Cost to Shut down My Business?
Is there a price tag on closing down your business? The short answer is, YES IT DOES have cost. Watch this video to know more details. https://youtu.be/yZlVHvhx_pk Let's delve int…
June 23, 2024
How Long Should I Wait to Pay Myself as a Business Owner?
Business owners often wonder when to start paying themselves. This question highlights the challenges they face in balancing personal and business finances. Many delay paying them…
May 15, 2024
Why an LLC is Better than a NonProfit
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=to_gi7rWdtA When it comes to starting a business, which requires more work—starting a nonprofit or forming a limited liability corporation? The ans…
May 9, 2024
How to Secure Funding for Your Startup
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rz2EG_16vH4&t=5s Starting a business is exhilarating. However, finding investors can be a challenge. Whether you're starting a tech company or…