Venture Capital (VC) is a form of private equity investment, characteristically provided to early-stage startups and companies with significant growth potential. To understand it thoroughly, we will take a comprehensive look at venture capital’s advantages and disadvantages, explaining why it is an attractive funding option for some businesses and not for others. Venture capital is …

Freshdesk Contact Center (formerly Freshcaller) offers a new channel for telephonic communication called VoIP (Voice Over Internet Protocol). You’ll see in this Freshcaller review that it’s a helpful tool for businesses looking to scale and establish a local presence. It also allows you to manage all calls from anywhere with a mobile device or computer.  …

Small businesses that receive payments via card terminals like credit and debit cards can opt for a merchant cash advance (MCA) instead of traditional bank loans. An MCA is an advance on credit card receipts where small business owners receive an upfront lump sum. Who Is a Merchant Cash Advance Best For? Merchant cash advances …

Business operations is an elusive but necessary part of any organization looking to maximize productivity and profit potential. Companies that struggle to understand operational demands often miss key opportunities to succeed. This article explains how operations applies to businesses and tips for improving efficiency across the board. What Are Operations in a Business? An operations …

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(including getting tax-exempt status) Assembled by Carter McNamara, MBA, PhD Applies to nonprofits unless otherwise noted. Sections of This Topic Include Do I Need Help to Get Started? Importance of Good Record Keeping Getting Tax-Exempt Status Federal, State, Sales, Payroll Taxes, etc. Preparing and Filing Form 990s (including public disclosure) Donations and Taxes Unrelated Business …

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Maximizing Social Networking: A Free Beginner’s Guide Sections of This Topic Include Introduction – What is Social Networking? – What is Social Media? How to Get Started With Social Media – Which Social Media Tools Should You Use? – What Are Uses of Social Media? – How to Get Started With Social Media Communicating on …

Social enterprise is, fundamentally, about using a market-driven business model to address key social and environmental issues. It is an emerging field with diverse and shifting interpretations. On this page, we’ll try to sort through all this, introduce you to the major players, and give you a launching pad for future inquiries. For guidelines to …

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