After more than four decades of personal involvement, in almost everything related to leadership, from identification and qualification, to training, development and consulting of thousands of real and / or potential leaders, I have reached a strong point I think leaders need to take budgets and the budget process more seriously! Very few of these […]
Digital marketing is about creating real-time connections and marketing with real human beings who are inspired to take action through the value and stories a brand offers. A well thought out digital marketing strategy helps a business formulate an action plan and make the right decisions necessary to be successful online; It is important to […]
An important aspect of Mafia Wars is sometimes that it becomes too realistic. The concept of maintenance for some guns and cars is quite intriguing and could actually lead to a waste of money that you have accumulated if not tread carefully. Here are some tips on how you can cut down on Mafia Wars […]
All Americans fear the words tax audit. A letter from the IRS, especially one ordering a tax audit, will make even the calmest person nervous. But, for a small business owner who does all his own record keeping, it’s not just scary, it could spell disaster. If you receive an audit letter from the IRS, […]
Madness in the signage and graphics industry Definition of Einstein Albert Einstein once said, “The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.” Think about this quote for a second and ask yourself, does this quote apply to the way you run your business? Have you been […]
If you are going to be in the business of operating and selling franchise opportunities, you should familiarize yourself with the requirements of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The FTC oversees and regulates franchise sales in the United States. You can visit the FTC website and search for franchise information. Find out your state’s own […]
The two-year tax reduction bill enacted in December, PL 111-312, extended the 15% tax rate on qualified dividends. This also expanded the benefits of IC-DISC (or DISC). Using a DISC, exporters of US-made goods get a subsidy of at least 10% of their earnings on those exports. If your business sells $ 1 million or […]
Soon: You are interested in knowing the investor’s conditions for a loan. Why can’t they give you details, just general guidelines for interest rates, time period, and conditions or other ‘terms’. It’s about your perception of risk. You are interested in getting an investor commitment so you can create the great business you’ve dreamed of. […]
One of Uganda’s alternative sources of funding is the Mara Launch fund. For many Ugandans, particularly those who start the business with just one concept, this is a good place to start. Basic information Aim: Start-ups and early stage companies Sector focus: Everybody Amounts provided: UGX 5,000,000- UGX 10,000,000 Financing type: Risk capital It means […]
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