Expanding Your Import/Export Business in Uncertain Times

Export businesses often face challenges when money for expansion is needed due to bank’s fear of international market volatility - where import/export business owners often see such volatility as the key to their success.

Motorola To Offer Retail Tools

Motorola demonstrated new hand-held scanners at the National Retail Federation trade show opening in New York. The devices are the first visible output from Motorola’s acquisition of Symbol Technologies, which Motorola acquired last year.
One devices look a bit like a cellphone, but instead connect to the retailers wireless inventory system letting personnel access product […]

Top 10 Myths of Entrepreneurship

Scott Shane has posted a terrific list of costly myths that can prevent small businesses from reaching their potential.

It takes a lot of money to finance a new business.
Venture capitalists are a good place to go for start-up money.
Most business angels are rich.
Start-ups can’t be financed with debt.
Most entrepreneurs start businesses in […]

Leasing Equipment - Best for Small Companies?

In general, leasing your equipment will save you money, especially if capital is a concern.

Lease Payments can be deducted from your taxes in many situations. Unless you’ve signed a “lease-to-own” program, you can probably deduct those payments.
You can claim payments against a lease as a necessary business expense. Since this […]