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Have you done your annual entrepreneurial health check?

NZ Entrepreneur

Breaching facility limits and covenants – this can take the form of a company breaching its overdraft facilities with multiple excesses each month. Lack of strategic direction – a company should have a clear business plan with measurable milestones and targets. Governance. Staff/Management.

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What Factors Should You Consider When Comparing Franchise Opportunities?

Up and Running

While you want to know that your franchisor will offer and enforce system-wide standards in order to establish uniformity and foster customer loyalty, you also need to make sure that you will have the flexibility you need to run a successful business. Post-termination covenants. System size and growth.

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How should I finance my new venture? - Startups and angels: Along.

Tim Keane

How to prepare a sales forecast for a business plan » March 09, 2011. Business success is the ultimate goal. But, what constitutes success for the parties involved – investors, entrepreneurs, employees, and customers – can vary dramatically. First question: What are John’s plans to repay this money? 

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