10 Applications for Stories in the Workplace

Stories are more than just cocktail party conversations or nice additions to after-dinner toasts. They are an extremely effective tool of influence and persuasion in the workplace. In fact, they are the very means by which we impact others. If you aren't using stories in the workplace, you are missing out on a key ingredient to help you attract, retain, and manage your employees.

The Effective Executive

There is no argument that today's executive is effective to the degree that he or she is able to communicate with other people. The executive has to be able to speak to other people--one-on-one or one-on-many--in terms other people appreciate, in ways that move and motivate them, and in words and tones that are credible and non-menacing.

Venture Capitalists; Finding the Right One

So often we find that entrepreneurs are looking for venture capitalists to fund their next adventure. Unfortunately many entrepreneurs do not understand that venture capitalists are pretty industry-specific at least the very good ones are. Why is this you ask?

Venture Capital Funded AnswerBag Grows in Popularity

AnswerBag, which is part of Infosearch Media has been growing and now it is offering a very new and cool feature for website designers and owners. They have a new set of scripts which allow any website to add customer question and answer systems to their websites to make the more interactive.

Raising Money for Treasure Hunting

I was talking to a guy in Florida that I know. He has this Ghost ship project he is working on, and he was rambling on about raising money to help him. I kind of felt sorry for him. I have been where he was, many times.

Getting Help in the Form of a Small Business Loan

I resigned on my day job and decided to start a home-based company about three years ago. I had to invest a lot of time in doing market research, and finding the best way of getting my product into the hands of customers. I also had to put my entire life-savings into my own business, thinking that I would recover it all once the business starts earning profits.

Business Start Up Funding Silver Bullet

Business start up funding starts with finding your “silver bullet” answer to investors.

Working Capital Necessary For Every Business

Working capital is the amount of capital required to carry on a business. It can be a problem for businesses to obtain the necessary working capital, especially when they are starting up, and that is why it is so important for businesses to know all that they can about obtaining the necessary capital to build their business properly.

Commercial Loan Difficulties - Solutions for Auto Services Properties

There are many businesses falling into the auto services category. These businesses will typically encounter commercial loan difficulties because of a higher risk category, environmental issues and shorter-term financing. This article provides solutions for common commercial loan difficulties experienced by an auto services business.

Is Venture Capital Right for You?

Venture Capital is the prize that many entrepreneurs seek, but what are your odds of success. In this article a technology focused investment banker shares his views.

Government Grants – A Great Deal, If You Can Get Them

Under the right conditions, a government grant can be extremely helpful to those in difficult circumstances. For the most part, however, a government grant is a fairly difficult thing to qualify for and get.

Receivables Factoring - How To Finance Your Business Using Your Invoices as Collateral

Does your company need working capital? Read this article to learn about A/R factoring - and easy source of working capital.

Guide to Government Grants

There are government grants available from state governments, and there are even government grants available from local government agencies.

Finding A Business Loan In Connecticut

Irrespective of location or size, all the states or cities across the globe have realized that rapid business developments and technological advancements are the mantra to growth and so has Connecticut. This consciousness, if nothing else, has imparted a positive attitude towards aspiring entrepreneurs

Finding A Business Loan In Missouri

Missouri, a central state of the United States, is a new focus region for modest businesses. Missouri has witnessed many recent small business implants within its boundaries. Business setup has also increased the need for finances and therefore, many financial schemes are available these days to help these business owners realize their goals.