Funding and Building your Business

Here are seventeen mistakes that you should avoid:

Contractors who misrepresent their size or status to the government would face much stiffer penalties under a rule proposed by the Small Business Administration earlier this month.

To be successful as an entrepreneur, you don’t have to be a fabulous person, but it helps.

Will you get me top dollar for my business?
This is a trick question. Beware of the broker who answers with an unqualified "yes."

Why are companies making the change?

"Software is thought of as a science. But what if it’s not a science? What if it’s more like a craft? Or even an art? If you wanted to hire somebody who could be a great craftsperson, you wouldn’t look for somebody with a PhD in that craft."

The state may write the check, but the money comes from employers.

Find your Obi-Wan Kenobi

Small businesses that hire people with disabilities can qualify for $7,400 in tax credits and $15,000 deduction for making their building more accessible. Other benefits include less-tangible but still-important ones such as higher retention and productivity, gaining access to new markets, and improved customer loyalty and brand trust."

As millions line up to buy the new iPhone 4S, there is no denying that BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) is an unstoppable force.