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No Exit For VCs: Venture capitalists are having a confidence crisis as dwindling exit opportunities and a weak economy conspire to put the kibosh on returns. According to the Silicon Valley Venture Capital Confidence Index the second quarter registered a reading of 3.07 on a 5 point scale, down from the...; Tags: IPO, Investment, Larry Dignan, Mark Cannice, venture capital; Blog posts 2008-07-09
Entrepreneur Media Deal Hitting Last Minute Snags: Report: Entrepreneur Media, the Irvine, CA-based parent of Entrepreneur magazine, has been hitting last minute snags in its deal to be sold to Austin Ventures, NYP's Keith Kelly is reporting. Earlier last month, we reported that it was being bought by AV the majority and another private equity firm for...; Tags: Entrepreneur Media, Equity, Financial Services, Investment, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Management, Rafat Ali; News items 2008-07-23
More Pros Than Cons To Becoming An S Corporation: As their businesses get more complicated, entrepreneurs often consider other forms for their enterprise, including S corporations, C corporations, limited liability companies, and partnerships. In professional education sessions, lawyers and other experts have raved about the distinct and clear advantages of one form of entity or another, the conclusion drawn...; Tags: Microsoft Corp., partnership; White papers
Your Business Idea Rocks, But Your Credit Reeks: Not only can credit problems make it a struggle to obtain necessary financing, but entrepreneurs with poor credit habits also run the risk of committing the same sorts of mistakes in their business lives. Don't take your foot off the gas pedal yet. This paper lists seven steps to help...; Tags: Microsoft Corp., financing; White papers
Pick The Business Entity That's Right For You: There's no "Best entity" choice for small businesses. But there are several common variables that many entrepreneurs give at least some thought to when considering what legal form their business should take. Talking with an attorney and a tax pro can help you with specific legal and financial questions that...; Tags: Microsoft Corp., sole proprietorship, small business, partnership, tax, financial; White papers

SCORE'S Team Approach Turns Entrepreneur's Debt Solution Into Success: In the fall of 2001, Eric Pender came up with an idea to help individuals dealing with debt problems. His company, to be called CuraDebt, would either arrange payment plans with the clients' creditors or negotiate lump-sum cash payoffs to help the clients avoid bankruptcy. While there was shortage of...; Tags: bankruptcy, partnership, payment, financial, team; Case studies
Glossary of Financial-Related Terms: Most small businesses spring up because creative thinkers wish to convert their dreams into cash. If you’re an “idea person” who boasts more entrepreneurial spirit than business acumen, you need MasterCard’s Glossary of Financial-Related Terms. This glossary provides no-frills definitions for over 100 common financial terms that you’ll need to...; Tags: Financial accounting, MasterCard International, financial terms, entrepreneurial, financial, small business; Case studies
SCORE Helps Technology Entrepreneur Make The Grade: Akian had no experience in the education market. And despite what was then a booming market for technology services, any missteps could cost him more than just his dream of entrepreneurship. SCORE's counselor, Joe DeSalvo wanted him to focus on hisarketing agenda, which was different from other approaches to business...; Tags: entrepreneurship, thin client, venture capital, PC, computer; Case studies
A SCORE Review Is The Finishing Touch For An Aspiring Franchise Owner: Brook Nienhaus of Appleton, Wisc., always wanted to own his own business. In 2002, after having been downsized for the second time, he was ready to begin pursuing his dream. Like many aspiring entrepreneurs, Brook explored opportunities in franchising. Knowing he'd need a business loan, Brook confidently put together a...; Tags: entrepreneurship, financial; Case studies
SCORE Helps Entrepreneurs Turn Cool Idea Into Hot Business: What could be more fun for kids than a party that includes games, dancing and making sundaes in a 1950s-style ice cream parlor? And what could be easier for parents than having somebody else handle all the planning, set-up and cleaning? That's the vision that Michelle Violetto had for Little...; Tags: vision, finance, game; Case studies
SCORE Helps Couple Put Their Retirement Business Dream Into Sharper Focus: Jan Seale and Bob Brandenburger had big plans for their retirement years - travel, visits to family members, and perhaps a small business that would provide some extra income without cramping their newfound freedom. But just ten days before bidding farewell to the nine-to-five routine, an automobile accident restricted Jan's...; Tags: Financial accounting, business planning, financial management, digital camera, mobility, small business, income, camera, financial; Case studies
Entrepreneur Turns Innovative Concept Into Successful Business With SCORE's Help: After years of experience in taxes, stocks and insurance, Rebecca found she was no longer comfortable with the sales focus of many financial service providers. So she decided to begin offering her services and expertise on an hourly, as-needed basis. When Rebecca made this decision, she knew just where to...; Tags: Financial Planning, Investment, Financial accounting, financing, financial service, insurance, tax, financial, marketing, stock, sales; Case studies
There's Nothing Artificial About This Orthotics/Prosthetics Entrepreneur's Success In St. Cloud, MN: All her life, Lisa Schoonmaker has had a knack for making things work. As a child, she loved to build models and study the inner workings of various machines. Nowadays, as a certified prosthetist/orthotist, she's combining her mechanical aptitude and interest in medicine to help amputees and people with back...; Tags: Dr., marketing, financial; Case studies
3 Ways To Get Investors Interested In Your New Business: The world is full of people who could not find the funds to turn their great ideas into viable business ventures. But it's also full of people who could - and did. To join the ranks of successful entrepreneurs able to obtain financial backing, experts recommend you do at least...; Tags: Financial accounting, Microsoft Corp., financial; White papers
SCORE Helps Entrepreneur Turn Up The Heat On His Marketing Efforts In Charleston, WV: "Build a better mousetrap," the saying goes, "And the world will beat a path to your door." Charlie Black hopes that adage will hold true for his invention - a better baking pan. With his inventory growing, Charlie began looking at the next step in building his business: getting the...; Tags: Marketing research, marketing strategy, marketing, financial; Case studies
With The Help Of SCORE's Washington, DC Chapter, A "Down Under" Business Is On The Rise: Amy Frey has helped Australian manufacturers gain a niche in the lucrative North American market through her small business, ATC International. Drawing on her experience as a trade consultant for the State of Victoria (which includes Melbourne, Australia's second-largest city). Despite having a tailor-made educational and professional background for this...; Tags: firing, banking, insurance, small business, partnership; Case studies
Success Never Goes Out Of Style For Ethnic Clothing Entrepreneur In Sheffield, VT: The popularity of Gay's designs led her to start a small company called Samii Clothes and, eventually, make the fateful trip to New York. Returning home with orders from buyers across the country, Gay realized that expanding Samii Clothes from a home-based sideline into a full-fledged business would require expertise...; Tags: Financial accounting, personnel management, business strategy, financing, Human Resources, finance, marketing; Case studies
Quilting Store Is Quite A Success In Paducah, KY: Pat and her husband retired and made plans to return to their old hometown. Pat had spent many years teaching quitting and needlecraft in the Chicago suburbs, and it was clear that her knowledge and talent would be a perfect for a store dedicated to quilts. Pat was receptive to...; Tags: talent, insurance, accounting, knowledge, marketing; Case studies
Working Capital Analysis: Take Stock of Your Working Capital to Make Sure Your Business Can Meet Its Financial Needs: Working capital is one of the most difficult financial concepts to understand for the small-business owner. In fact, the term means a lot of different things to a lot of different people. By definition, working capital is the amount by which current assets exceed current liabilities. A useful tool for...; Tags: Managerial accounting, Operational accounting, Entrepreneur.com Inc., working capital, accounts receivable, small business, accounts payable, financial, asset, tool; White papers
SCORE Helps Candy Entrepreneur Cook Up A Sweet Deal: Not everyone is fortunate to turn a hobby into a small business. But when an automobile accident permanently ended Rebecca Duncan's dual careers in construction work and nursing, the mother of four decided to try concocting a new enterprise from her love of cooking and baking. Rebecca wanted to move...; Tags: Financial accounting, financial planning, small business, career, finance, marketing, financial; Case studies