Can Too Much Money be a Business Problem?

Who ever thinks that too much money is a problem, especially in business? In an article about "Why Too Much Money is Worse than Too Little", our venture capitalist explains many of the pitfalls that happen when a business receives an increasing amount of cash. Issues that arise include:
1. Expenses expand to the level of funding
2. Money creates a false sense of security
3. Money makes companies hire “proven” people
4. Money makes companies buy people with salaries
5. Money causes dependence on experts and vendors.
6. Money makes entrepreneurship look like a serial process.

Source http://www.openforum.com

 

http://amsrabbit.com/cms/index.php/specials.html

4 Billion Web Video Ads Viewed in June

Still think online video is a waste of your marketing dollar? "Google Sites, driven primarily by video viewing at YouTube.com, ranked as the top video content property with 144.5 million unique viewers, followed by Yahoo Sites (44.9 million viewers) and Vevo (43.7 million viewers)." Source http://www.marketingprofs.com

Great Website for Small Business

The Business Owners Tool Kit website is a phenomenal website that has gathered various forms small business owners can use to run their business. They include IRS Tax forms, firing and termination forms, compensation and benefits, and more! When you have a minute, check it out and let us know what you think!

Business Advice : How to Protect a Business Idea

Small Business Grant

We found this contest online for small businesses and wanted to share it! 

"LoveALocalBusiness.com is Intuit's grant competition that rewards businesses who are loved by their community. But, an obvious question remains open: What does it mean to be a local business?
The Local Hero Challenge is a brief, 10-question survey that helps small businesses assess their positive impact on society, and on their local community in particular. The survey was developed in partnership with B Lab, a non-profit that certifies and supports a new type of company, called B Corporations, which use the power of business to solve social and environmental issues. The Local Hero Challenge looks at five attributes important to B Corporations - environment, consumers, community, employees and accountability.
Small businesses owners often are recognized as community leaders, but, we expect many of you will learn that you're much more important - you're a Local Hero. In addition to a copy of the final survey results, every business who completes the Local Hero Challenge will get a special badge to share on their Website or blog. Learn more here."

Visible Vote Ap

As a small business owner it is important to keep in touch with legislation your Representatives is proposing in Washington regarding small businesses.  The Visible Vote Ap not only let you know what new legislation is being proposed, but it also allows you to vote on the legislation. These votes can then be compared to how your Representative voted. This is a great way to monitor how your Representative is working for you and your business.

Check out the Visible Vote Application at: http://www.visiblevote.us/