On March 27, 2020, the President enacted the next phase of action the federal government is taking with the goal of providing financial relief to the American people and businesses in response to the economic consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. This “third phase” legislative act is called Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (the… Continue reading
Category: Business
Understanding Commercial Real Estate Leases
When listing a property for sale or lease, you need to understand the type of lease you are dealing with. There are definite differences in leases at all levels, and therefore a lease should be read in its entirety before proceeding. Leases are the foundation of property performance. The best salespeople understand the leasing process… Continue reading
What are oscillators in technical analysis?
Oscillators are widely used as a technical analysis tool, they are popular mainly due to their ability to generate leading signals, as they are leading indicators that do not lag behind price action. They are more profitable in a side market, in contrast to the trend-following indicator like the moving average, which is more profitable… Continue reading
Different business plans for different readers
Did you know that the business plan you create will be slightly different, depending on who you present it to? Yes it will and it is good to remember this when writing your business plan. For a Venture Capitalist: These are high net worth individuals or companies who want to invest in a business and… Continue reading
Outdated antitrust laws
After all the investigations into whether Russia interfered in our elections and whether the ads Russia posted on Facebook had any effect, a much deeper question hardly emerged: whether Facebook can influence an election, isn’t this a matter of equal concern what outside influence? And what about Google and other popular online companies? Can they… Continue reading
Banking features to consider when opening a business bank account
A bank is one of the most reliable partners that any company can have. Regardless of its size, any organization will greatly benefit from many of the services and solutions that banks provide such as loans, letters of credit, letters of guarantee, etc. However, the benefits you can experience from a bank will largely depend… Continue reading
Business sales closing plan: milestones to close the deal
With my feet on the sales ground for 25 years in IT, I can recommend that many steps in the sales process need to be discussed and agreed upon internally and with the business customer to arrive at an agreed and signed contract. Following this sales process through the so-called ‘Sales Closure Plan’, all necessary… Continue reading
Risk Loans: Babson MBAs Get Insight on Risk Debt Financing
Recently, several students from Babson College’s MBA program called to request an interview. They were researching the venture debt market and wanted an inside look at how this segment compares to venture capital. His questions were thoughtful and I thought the discussion was worth sharing. An excerpt from the interview appears below: Q. How are… Continue reading
How do we define a cooperative?
Cooperatives are business enterprises that are owned and managed by a group of people working for mutual benefit. The International Cooperative Alliance defines them as an independent group of people who collectively own and democratically control an organization that will meet the social, cultural and economic needs shared by all members. Cooperatives are owned and… Continue reading
Get it in writing before you write the check
Remember to ask the representative to sign and return it to you. You must hold out on its terms until the creditor gives you what you want. Once you’ve written that settlement check, your leverage is gone. So, get your terms in writing before you even open your checkbook. Remember, you have the advantage, because… Continue reading