Meat and Potatoes

Isn't this about the best time of year? People are shrugging off their summer stupor and getting serious about business again.

They know that the holidays will be here in a snap, and that their opportunities to get stuff done are limited.

It's time to make the most of those opportunities, and to help you do so we have come up with some great stories. Hope you enjoy them and let's do some deals!

SWOT's That??

Most company executives have at least heard of a SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) analysis. But how many actually take the time to use this strategic weapon? Here is a great place to start if you want to develop a better understanding of your company, where it stands, and how you can improve.

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Weighing Your Options

Confused about employee stock options and how they should be treated? Don’t worry; you’re not alone. Even the FASB is still trying to figure out how they should be expensed. A new proposal may help lower the expense you need to report – but may increase the amount of money you need to spend to figure it out!

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The Value of Venture Capital

We all know that capital is the lifeblood of business. Cut the flow of capital and you will see a corresponding drop in business (or worse). A recent report by the National Venture Capital Association puts this in more perspective as far as how it affects both the companies that attract capital and the economy as a whole.

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