How Can a CIO Advisory Help The term “continuous improvement” is often used to describe a process whereby you are always looking for ways of improving how your business operates. This can be done by reducing waste and making your processes run more efficiently, or it can be achieved through a series of small changes over time that add up […]
Small Business Finance – NSF SBIR Grants
When we started our company in 2002, venture capital was tight, so we looked for alternative ways to finance the business. The Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) program, specifically the one offered through the National Science Foundation (NSF), is a high-quality funding source. I have personally worked on proposals that have won Department of Defense (DoD) and NSF awards totaling […]
three types of people
What person are you? Those who make things happen… These are the people who see an opportunity and take it. They are people of action; They take action, and because they take action, they are often the subject of much criticism from those who have a need to boost their self-esteem. People of action don’t let negative comments from others […]
The five components of a business strategy
Can you define exactly what a business strategy consists of? Some people say no, but we think you can. In fact, we believe that a valid trading strategy has five components: Your company’s current or desired core competencies A description of how you will differentiate vs. competitors The industry or industries in which you intend to compete The initiatives you […]
Labor and Employment Law: What to expect in 2012
1. Limitations on Employee Credit Checks. California employers have long enjoyed the right to conduct background checks that involved reviewing applicants’ credit reports before extending job offers. This practice, as of January 1, 2012, will cease to be — without very specific conditions. This is because a new law has been enacted to prevent the exclusion of applicants based on […]
10 Things New Entrepreneurs Should Know
Starting a business can be expensive and complex depending on the type of business you start. A strategic business plan helps you address questions like what my capital resources are, how will my product or service get to market, or how will I manage my day-to-day operations. These are very important issues for any start-up and need to be addressed, […]
Start building a solid financial foundation today
Just as you shouldn’t build a luxury home on a shaky foundation, I STRONGLY ADVISE YOU NOT TO BUILD YOUR FINANCIAL FUTURE on a shaky foundation. From my experience, Robert Kiyosaki’s belief concept of transforming your life from rags to rich is the best. For those of you who haven’t read Robert Kiyosaki’s “Cash Flow Quadrant” yet, I would recommend […]
Corporation Center In-Depth Review: A Leading Canadian Incorporation Service
The Corporation Center not only offers Canadian businesses an online incorporation service, but also many business services and a ton of very useful information on their website. The president, Howard Greenspoon, and the president, Lionel J. Pérez, have law degrees from Canadian law schools. Corporation Center onboarding service features at a glance 1. Jurisdictions of incorporation With the Company Center […]
Wholesale, wholesale, allocation: what’s the difference?
Investors often discuss these buying/selling techniques without knowing the differences. Especially when they discuss them together, investors can get quite confused. Let’s clear that up. What is Wholesaler? With wholesale, you buy a property for a low enough purchase price that you can mark it up and sell it to an investor who can rehab it and resell it on […]
Payday Loan or Cash Advance Loan – An After-Christmas Gift
December to January is the longest period of the year between paydays. Add to that the increased spending during the holiday shopping season and many people find themselves strapped for cash come January. Unfortunately, Santa Claus does not bring the gift of lower liabilities and bills in January, but often these bills are even higher. To avoid falling behind on […]