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Before You Buy a Hotel Business, Answer These 4 Questions

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Nothing quashes an enterprising spirit quite like opening a business and then having to shut down due to negligent preparation. Review local and federal rules and regulations to ensure your facility is in check. Above all else, be diligent and be discerning. Write a business plan.

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What to Do When Your Business Hits a Rough Patch

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With few other options, FedEx founder Fred Smith flew to Las Vegas and sat down at a blackjack table. It often got to the point where the business’s cash flow was seriously disrupted and long-term survival put at risk. Business plans should be treated as a living document. Also, ask them if they have issues.

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ProfessorVC: Can Entrepreneurship Be Taught?

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Stop Bad-mouthing the Millenial Generation and Read the Facts

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While there may be generational gaps about fashion or social conventions, millenials are often at the forefront when it comes to technology. For business owners and investors alike, crisis and change create opportunities. Due to the economy, 49 percent of 18-34 year-olds have moved back in with their parents.

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Small Business Spotlight of the Week: Swiftrank

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I was intrigued to find a well-established website for a city like Las Vegas up for a logo re-design on crowdSPRING so I emailed Sue Heilbronner, the CMO of Swiftrank Global and President of Swiftrank North America, the buyer for the project. I can hear the slot machines calling my name… Okay, back to reality, sorry!