Time To Startup! http://www.bizfilings.com/blog Inspiration and Information for Starting Your Business Thu, 23 May 2013 21:25:09 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 Founding a Female-Owned Business http://www.bizfilings.com/blog/index.php/2013/05/23/founding-a-female-owned-business/ http://www.bizfilings.com/blog/index.php/2013/05/23/founding-a-female-owned-business/#comments Thu, 23 May 2013 21:25:09 +0000 BizFilings Team http://www.bizfilings.com/blog/?p=9788 This post is devoted to helping women start their business and the management of a successful venture.

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]]> http://www.bizfilings.com/blog/index.php/2013/05/23/founding-a-female-owned-business/feed/ 0 How To: Finagle a Franchise http://www.bizfilings.com/blog/index.php/2013/05/22/how-to-finagle-a-franchise/ http://www.bizfilings.com/blog/index.php/2013/05/22/how-to-finagle-a-franchise/#comments Wed, 22 May 2013 15:16:45 +0000 BizFilings Team http://www.bizfilings.com/blog/?p=9779 Does the uncharted territory to starting your own business seem overwhelming? If so, you may want to consider buying a franchise. However, before you jump in feet first into this new adventure, as it is with any business venture, there are some important factors to consider and questions you need to ask yourself.

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]]> http://www.bizfilings.com/blog/index.php/2013/05/22/how-to-finagle-a-franchise/feed/ 0 How B2B Companies Can Leverage Social Media Marketing http://www.bizfilings.com/blog/index.php/2013/05/20/how-b2b-companies-can-leverage-social-media-marketing/ http://www.bizfilings.com/blog/index.php/2013/05/20/how-b2b-companies-can-leverage-social-media-marketing/#comments Mon, 20 May 2013 14:37:40 +0000 BizFilings Team http://www.bizfilings.com/blog/?p=9772 After you incorporate a small business it’s time to begin evaluating how you can grow that business. Social media has become an important avenue B2B and B2C companies use to develop strong relationships and customer loyalty.

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]]> http://www.bizfilings.com/blog/index.php/2013/05/20/how-b2b-companies-can-leverage-social-media-marketing/feed/ 0 Incorporating Can Be Simple – Stay Compliant With Our Business Checklist http://www.bizfilings.com/blog/index.php/2013/05/13/incorporating-can-be-simple-stay-compliant-with-our-business-checklist/ http://www.bizfilings.com/blog/index.php/2013/05/13/incorporating-can-be-simple-stay-compliant-with-our-business-checklist/#comments Mon, 13 May 2013 19:07:04 +0000 BizFilings Team http://www.bizfilings.com/blog/?p=9738 Failing to regularly meet ongoing compliance requirements in a timely manner can have big consequences for small businesses. To stay organized and ensure requirements are made, many businesses utilize a compliance kits to help organize important documents and guides – all in one place.

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]]> http://www.bizfilings.com/blog/index.php/2013/05/13/incorporating-can-be-simple-stay-compliant-with-our-business-checklist/feed/ 0 The Decline of the Traditional Bank and the Rise of Alternative Funding http://www.bizfilings.com/blog/index.php/2013/05/13/the-decline-of-the-traditional-bank-and-the-rise-of-alternative-funding/ http://www.bizfilings.com/blog/index.php/2013/05/13/the-decline-of-the-traditional-bank-and-the-rise-of-alternative-funding/#comments Mon, 13 May 2013 19:06:48 +0000 BizFilings Team http://www.bizfilings.com/blog/?p=9765 In the weeks following the sequester, there has been a significant uptick in owners of small and medium sized businesses who need to raise capital to keep their business afloat or to fund the additional growth of the business.

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]]> http://www.bizfilings.com/blog/index.php/2013/05/13/the-decline-of-the-traditional-bank-and-the-rise-of-alternative-funding/feed/ 0 Slow Growth Phases – Don’t be Discouraged http://www.bizfilings.com/blog/index.php/2013/05/13/slow-growth-phases-dont-be-discouraged/ http://www.bizfilings.com/blog/index.php/2013/05/13/slow-growth-phases-dont-be-discouraged/#comments Mon, 13 May 2013 16:21:27 +0000 BizFilings Team http://www.bizfilings.com/blog/?p=9755 Business owners face several challenges. Aside from the number of steps to incorporate a business, these challenges may include stiff competition as well as changing technology and business practices. Unfortunately, this often leads to a number of slow growth periods along the way and during those periods, it’s easy to feel discouraged. However, knowing how to overcome these feelings will help your business get through the slow growth phase and continue to increase the value of your company. Here are a few tips to help keep you on track:

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]]> http://www.bizfilings.com/blog/index.php/2013/05/10/the-mompreneur-movement/feed/ 0 Registering a Company Can Be Simple! http://www.bizfilings.com/blog/index.php/2013/05/10/registering-a-company-can-be-simple/ http://www.bizfilings.com/blog/index.php/2013/05/10/registering-a-company-can-be-simple/#comments Fri, 10 May 2013 14:14:42 +0000 BizFilings Team http://www.bizfilings.com/blog/?p=9742 Did you know a registered agent is required when you incorporate a business, do business in multiple states or work from home?

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]]> http://www.bizfilings.com/blog/index.php/2013/05/10/registering-a-company-can-be-simple/feed/ 0 Why Small Business Owners Should Consider Investor Relations http://www.bizfilings.com/blog/index.php/2013/05/08/why-small-business-owners-should-consider-investor-relations/ http://www.bizfilings.com/blog/index.php/2013/05/08/why-small-business-owners-should-consider-investor-relations/#comments Wed, 08 May 2013 14:20:54 +0000 BizFilings Team http://www.bizfilings.com/blog/?p=9728 Investor relations, or the communication of vital corporate and/or financial information to a company’s investors, used to be a function reserved for publicly-traded companies. All that changed over the last couple decades as small and medium-sized companies began moving away from traditional banks for capital and embraced alternative funding sources, who needed to be kept [...]

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]]> http://www.bizfilings.com/blog/index.php/2013/05/08/why-small-business-owners-should-consider-investor-relations/feed/ 0 Eliminating Stage Fright: How to Deliver a Killer Presentation http://www.bizfilings.com/blog/index.php/2013/05/06/eliminating-stage-fright-how-to-deliver-a-killer-presentation/ http://www.bizfilings.com/blog/index.php/2013/05/06/eliminating-stage-fright-how-to-deliver-a-killer-presentation/#comments Mon, 06 May 2013 15:13:21 +0000 BizFilings Team http://www.bizfilings.com/blog/?p=9715 While not everyone will be out speaking on panels or keynoting at events right off the bat, it’s highly likely that you’ll be presenting to investors or business prospects following incorporation.

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