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Show Me The Money

One of the challenges for entrepreneurs is getting clients to pay you on time. Here's some advice about how to collect the money that you're owed.

One of the challenges for entrepreneurs is getting clients to pay you on time. Here's some advice about how to collect the money that you're owed.


Section: Best Practices, 2009 Nov/Dec
Tags: money, debt, entrepreneurs, clients, legal, customers, NFIB, bills, small business owner Read More »

What Lies Ahead for Small Business?

Unemployment, healthcare, and taxes are just some of the issues facing small business owners. Entrepreneurs across the country hope to receive their fair share of economic stimulus.

Small business plays a widely important role in shaping the American economy and so we encourage our politicians to do everything they can to support it.


Section: Features, 2009 March/April
Tags: economy, money, prosperity, politics, government, politicians, stimulus, entrepreneurs, economic, healthcare Read More »

The Future Looks Bright

We are here to support you and are committed to your success

We are here to support you and are committed to your success


Section: Letter From The Editor, 2008 Sep/Oct
Tags: money, small business, future, development, technology, economy, entrepreneurs Read More »

Small Budget Big Results

You don’t have to break the bank to make your business stand out from the competition.

You may have a small wallet, but you can still advertise big. Our experts provide you with tips to get your name out there and surpass your competition.


Section: Features, 2008 July/August
Tags: money, advertising, Gordon, investment, budget, Egelhoff, marketing, Strauss Read More »

Affordable Ad Design

These companies make it easy for small businesses to advertise.

Rather than hiring an ad agency, which typically costs thousands of dollars upfront for creative design, companies like AdReady and MediaBids are making it easier for small businesses to stay competitive in the advertising arena.


Section: Other, 2008 July/August
Tags: pens, AdReady, advertising, marketing, Marenick, money, MediaBids, beauty, budget, Lanier, L'Avenir Read More »

Deduction Junction

Plan ahead to minimize next year’s tax bite and maximize your savings.

Don't cheat yourself. Take every legal tax deduction that is available to you.


Section: Best Business Sense, 2008 Nov/Dec
Tags: deductions, Taxes, money, returns, legal, finances, audit Read More »

Internet Marketing on a Budget

Savvy business owners know that success depends on exploring the variety of marketing opportunities offered. In order to maximize promotional budgets, business owners must increasingly choose the right marketing opportunity based on their skill and knowledge level as well as their promotional budgets. While you may already be reaping the rewards of print advertising, marketing your products and services on the Web provides greater reach into your prospective audience and a more


Section: Other, 2007 Summer
Tags: money, business, online advertising, budget, sales, internet, marketing, resources Read More »

Crunchless Credit

Think borrowing money from family and friends is risky business? Virgin Money acts as a middleman to ensure the safest transactions.

Online peer-to-peer lending is revolutionizing funding business startup costs, and Virgin Money USA is at the forefront.


Section: Best Neighbors, 2008 April
Tags: loans, credit, money, community, financing, Yip, Virgin Money, Advani, Branson Read More »

Web Wealth from the Written Word

Wuebben’s book might prove useful if you are building your own website.

We review Jon Wuebben's book: Writing Your Way to Wealth on the Web.


Section: Best Bets, 2009 Jan/Feb
Tags: book, wealth, money, Web, finances, Wuebben, Internet Read More »

Bottled Water vs Tap Water

Think gas prices are too high? Why are we paying for bottled water at $10.00 per gallon?

Sure, gas prices are high, but why are we paying even more for water? Not only does bottled water contribute to incredible amounts of waste, but it also costs a thousand times more than water from the tap, and there’s a good chance that that’s exactly where it comes from—a municipal water supply. Last year, this popular convenience sent 38 billion empty plastic bottles to America’s landfills.


Section: Best Things to Avoid, 2007 Fall
Tags: costs, Aquafina, water, Coke, money, save, saving, cut, Pepsi, Dasani, bottled, gas Read More »

Stump the Slump

Aughtmon’s e-book provides tips to surviving a slowing economy

Is your business struggling? We review How Your Business Can Survive and Prosper in a Recession, Volumes 1 and 2 by Scott Aughtmon.


Section: Best Bets, 2008 Sep/Oct
Tags: financial, Aughtmon, e-book, business, recession, economy, money, finances Read More »

Finding Your Funding

Launching a new business usually requires borrowing the money needed for start-up costs. Here's how to find the right amount of money from the right lenders.

Launching a new business usually requires borrowing the money needed for start-up costs. Here's how to find the right amount of money from the right lenders.


Section: Features, 2008 June
Tags: start-up, finances, funding, money, business, resource, cash flow Read More »

Save Your Business Money

Employing a few simple practices can often make the difference of several thousands of dollars per year. Are you spending more money than you need to?

Employing a few simple practices can often make the difference of several thousands of dollars per year. Are you spending more money than you need to?


Section: Features, 2008 February
Tags: advertising, energystar, green, finance, small business discounts, Eric Swanson Bowmaker, business, save money, money, accounting Read More »

A Blueprint for the Future

America's Best Companies' new Member Reseller Program lays the foundation for thousands of businesses to prosper.

America's Best Companies is growing at a phenominal rate, and you can be a part of that growth as well. Our new Reseller Program allows you to make a profit from promoting ABC in your community or on your website.


Section: Other, 2008 April
Tags: internet, money, sales, reseller, affiliate Read More »

Fix Your Finances

Determine which areas could use some adjustment

Determine which areas could use some adjustment


Section: Features, 2009 Nov/Dec
Tags: finance, insurance, retirement, money, planning, business Read More »

Deep Blue Sea

Don’t get driven into the jaws of advance-fee loan sharks.

Be wary of scammers offering bogus loans to desperate small business owners.


Section: Best Things to Avoid, 2008 Nov/Dec
Tags: Scams, BBB, money, finances, loans, advance-fee Read More »

Live Long and Prosper

Financial education company addresses the unique way that women interact with wealth.

Financial education company addresses the unique way that women interact with wealth.


Section: Best Neighbors, 2009 Sept/Oct
Tags: accounting, wealth, women, finances, Alan Eleria, Mickey Mikeworth, fundraiser, financial education, RICH CHICKS, money Read More »

The Cure for America’s Ailing Economy

If the average American spends $100 per week supporting their local businesses while buying American products , money that they may have saved or spent on foreign products, we will create a $1 trillion swing in the American economy.

If the average American spends $100 per week supporting their local businesses while buying American products , money that they may have saved or spent on foreign products, we will create a $1 trillion swing in the American economy


Section: Letter From The President, 2009 Jan/Feb
Tags: unemployment, American, money, finance, stimulate, Economy Read More »

Get a Grip on Finances

By taking advantage of programs available to you, you could increase your sales and also cut down on your overhead.

By taking advantage of programs available to you, you could increase your sales and also cut down on your overhead.


Section: Features, 2009 Jan/Feb
Tags: business, market, purchase power, finances, programs, Craigslist, money, eBay Read More »

10 Ways to Make More Money

Easy strategies for improving sales.

Consider this handy list the beginning of a field guide of sorts. In future issues, we’ll stop and discuss each of these methods for improving your business in depth, one at a time, issue by issue. This issue, with the introduction of myABCspace, we demonstrate the benefits of having a website for your business in today’s booming Internet based world. In ten issues, if you follow our advice, you should have all the tools you need to be well on your way to being one of America’s best companies!


Section: Features, 2007 Summer
Tags: ebay, marketing, business, sales, technology, internet, resources, money Read More »

"Government" Grant Scams

Know the facts when you're approached with the promise of free money.

Government grants exist, but so do scams to convince you that you're getting money for nothing. Here's how to separate fact from fiction.


Section: Best Things to Avoid, 2008 July/August
Tags: grants, scams, financial, money, dollars, government Read More »

Show Me The Money

Guard against counterfeiters by knowing how to spot phony currency.

Prevent counterfeit currency from ever entering your business by knowing what to look for.


Section: Features, 2008 Nov/Dec
Tags: finances, cash, Counterfeit, bills, money, currency Read More »

Open Water

These entrepreneurs were brave enough to enter the "Shark Tank" for a chance to pitch their ideas for a big investment and a stake in their companies.

These entrepreneurs were brave enough to enter the "Shark Tank" for a chance to pitch their ideas for a big investment and a stake in their companies.


Section: Best Entrepreneurs, 2009 Nov/Dec
Tags: invest, Robert Allison, start up, Crooked Jaw Fashions, capital, LIFEBELT, ABC, Jeff Cohen, Craig French, entrepreneurs, reality TV, Voyage-Air Guitar, Shark Tank, money, finance Read More »

A Virtual Back Office Can Help Your Business to Succeed

One of the most time consuming aspects of running your own small business is the day-to-day task of office management. Learn how the Internet can help turn this around.


Section: Best Business Sense, 2007 Summer
Tags: business, marketing, management, communication, money Read More »

Truth in Advertising?

Keep your ads on the up-and-up by following the FTC rules.

Truth in advertising is more important than ever before. Here's how to keep your business accountable.


Section: Best Practices, 2008 July/August
Tags: advertising, advertisement, deceptive, claims, ads, customers, truth, guarantees, FDA, false, unfair, FTC, disclaimers, money, scientific Read More »