Archive for February, 2010

Finance and Financial Planning

February 21, 2010scfm 18 Comments »
Finance and Financial Planning

Finance means providing funds for business or it is a branch of economics which also refers to the concepts of time,money,risk and other assets. In a Business management, finance is a most important characteristic as business and finance are interrelated. One can achieve its goal by choosing the correct financial instruments. Financial planning is essential for both the individual and an organization to ensure a secure future.< Continue reading »

8 Common Mistakes of Internet Marketers

February 20, 2010scfm 20 Comments »
8 Common Mistakes of Internet Marketers

If you wish to be a successful Internet marketer you will want to avoid these 8 mistakes:

1. Failure to prepare properly. Many Internet marketers are simply lazy and will not make the effort to prepare properly. Refrain from being overly anxious as if you’ll miss the boat if you do not market your website immediately. Use however many days it takes to setup all the appropriate advertising accounts and Continue reading »

Liquid Fund v/s Short Term Fixed Deposits

February 17, 2010scfm 9 Comments »
Liquid Fund v/s Short Term Fixed Deposits

These are two instruments which are used to earn some interest on money lying idle in bank or money which has been set aside for a purpose.

 

We understand what are fixed deposit what many investors are not aware of is liquid fund

Well Liquid fund as the name suggests are Mutual Fund Schemes keep our money “liquid” [almost cash]

 

These liquid funds are debt funds that work in money Continue reading »

Financing Options for Import Companies

February 17, 2010scfm 15 Comments »
Financing Options for Import Companies

Whether you are starting an import business or have an established importing business, it can be a very profitable venture if you have the right financing to grow your business. Imports are defined as: a good that crosses into a country, across its border, for commercial purposes; a product, which might be a service that is provided to domestic residents by a foreign producer; or a combination of the two.

Start Continue reading »

Subprime Mortgage Lending – What are Its Effects?

February 16, 2010scfm 10 Comments »
Subprime Mortgage Lending - What are Its Effects?

ubprime lending is really nothing new. It was originally designed to enable people with less-than-sterling FICO scores to purchase homes, cars, and other items for which they couldn’t get conventional loans. Also known as “second chance” lending, its purpose was to provide responsible individuals with a second chance to become homeowners. In the mid-1990s, with real estate values continuing to climb, subprime lending became ver Continue reading »

Small Business Loans and Working Capital Finance Help

February 16, 2010scfm 8 Comments »
Small Business Loans and Working Capital Finance Help

The Working Capital Journal is one of several commercial financing resources which should be reviewed regularly by small business owners to assist in keeping up with the imposing difficulties posed by rapid changes in the business finance funding climate. As noted below, there have been some surprising actions taken by lenders as a direct result of recent financial uncertainties. The increasingly complex and confusing environme Continue reading »

Are There Any Legitimate Internet Businesses Out There?

February 15, 2010scfm 18 Comments »
Are There Any Legitimate Internet Businesses Out There?

It seems like every day, there is another news story about someone who made millions on the Internet. Whether they started their own legitimate Internet businesses, invested wisely in Internet businesses, or simply capitalized on someone else’s ideas, there are more Internet millionaires popping up all over the world.

However, as often as you hear success stories, you hear about someone who was tak Continue reading »

The Details That Make Up A Fund Raising Activity

February 14, 2010scfm 10 Comments »
The Details That Make Up A Fund Raising Activity

Fundraising can simply be defined as an activity that is focused on generating a certain amount of cash to help a good cause. There are two types commonly used by various organizations namely profit or non-profit.

Those that do this for profit simply want to generate more income. An example could be an alcohol company offering its products in fair. The firm may or may not organize it but representatives are ther Continue reading »

Marketings Greatest Secret

February 13, 2010scfm 19 Comments »
Marketings Greatest Secret

Do you know what the best type of Marketing is for your company?

How about a Yellow Pages advert? Pay per click? Maybe some direct mail followed up a telemarketing campaign?

Well whilst each of these are perfectly valid marketing routes and one’s any forward thinking company should at least test the very best type of marketing for all types of business is the type that is FREE!!!

That’s ri Continue reading »

Venture Capital Financing: Structure and Pricing

February 12, 2010scfm 18 Comments »
Venture Capital Financing: Structure and Pricing

Introduction

A venture financing can be structured using one or more of several types of securities ranging from straight debt-to-debt with equity features (e.g., convertible debt or debt with warrants) to common stock. Each type of security offers certain advantages and disadvantages to both the entrepreneur and the investor. The characteristcs of your situation and current market forces will impact the type and mix Continue reading »