4 Exceptional Financing Options for Emerging Businesses!

The idea is excellent, the time is right, and the opportunity shines bright. Even 99 things go in a business’s favor, but it doesn’t have the necessary financial muscle. Everything goes in vain. One crucial element for business success is ensuring a handsome fund to start and sustain emerging businesses.

A substantial amount of money is necessary for corporate expansion, long-term profitability, and consistent operations. The corporate finance technique is an essential part of the overall business plan. Unique entrepreneurial talents are required to provide low-cost funding options and business loans.

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How a Student Can Get a Business Grant!

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Need to get a business grant to start business? Financial support is important, especially for students.

Some students feel they can start their own business because they have many interesting ideas. This is a good opportunity for professional growth if you receive financial assistance. Unfortunately, not every person who is 20 or a little over has enough money to realize all their dreams.

This is why a business grant is a good option for you. But how can a typical student get it? Here are some interesting ways you can do it.

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Bootstrapping Your Business: 5 Options to Start a Business Venture on a Budget!

Starting a business is easy and straightforward. Most paperwork can today be filed online, and the process of creating a new micro-company can be completed in a matter of hours, at an average cost of $3,000.

However, when looking at how much running and growing a business will cost, we are looking at a whopping $30,000 to $40,000 just for the first year – a cost that is out of most people’s budget!

Nonetheless, if your dream is to become an entrepreneur and you have leadership skills, there are other ways to start your business venture without breaking the bank. Let’s look at these below!

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Top Considerations in Credit Card Consolidation

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You’ve seen a lot of mixed messaging if you’ve been reading up on credit card consolidation as a way to get your debt under control. Some sources say consolidation is absolutely the way to go. Others say avoid it at all costs. Still others say certain types of consolidations are good, while others are bad. 

Fortunately though, reading between the lines will help you find the main things to look for in a credit card consolidation to ensure it works for you. 

Here are the most important elements.

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Seasoned Leadership in Action™ – An Interview with Vitor Angelelli, Head of Operations at Neogrid

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At Supply Chain Game Changer we believe in sharing experiences and expertise from people in every industry and from across the globe.  As such we have introduced our “Seasoned Leadership in Action™” Interview series. This interview is with Vitor Ayres Angelelli, Head of Operations at Neogrid North America.

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6 Ways to Attract Investors to Your Startup Business!

So, you have started your business that looked promising. It is well thought out, and the stakes for success are high. However, you worry about not being able to keep it running forever. You have considered getting investors. But do not know how to convince them to invest in your startup business. 

There are several promising startups that did not make it in the market. The main reason why startups fail is a lack of funding and resources. This is also why convincing investors to invest in your business is important.

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7 Essential Tips for Responsible Credit Card Usage!

Credit cards offer convenience and flexibility but ausing them responsibly is crucial for maintaining financial health. By adopting smart credit card habits, you can build a positive credit history and avoid unwanted debt.

In this article, we’ll explore seven essential tips for responsible credit card usage.

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Renting Office Space Helps Grow Your Business!

As the world of business evolves, so does how companies operate. While owning property has traditionally been a marker of success for many businesses, the cost and inflexibility of ownership can now be more of a hindrance than a help.

Renting office space has become a popular and practical solution for businesses of all sizes, offering access to resources and amenities without the commitment of long-term ownership.

In this article, we’ll dive deeper into the world of office space rental, exploring the benefits, considerations, and tips for finding the right fit for your business.

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The Preeminent Role of Supply Chain in Cash Cycle Management!

Cash is King! That much has always been, and will always be, a truism. The amount of cash you have will determine whether your business grows or declines and whether it lives or dies. So managing the time of the cash cycle is a mandatory business process.

Many people may have the view that Finance is solely, or predominantly, responsible for cash management. But the reality is that Supply Chain has a leading role in determining the cash position of any company.

Let’s explore what Time to Cash or the Cash Cycle is, what Supply Chain’s role is, and what actions you can take to ensure there is enough cash to keep your business afloat.

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Sales Forecasting Unchecked – A Supply Chain Nightmare!

Great Sales people have wonderful characteristics and personality traits. They can light up a room, command your attention, bring big ideas to the table, and close deals with customers, all with unbridled enthusiasm. And this can be reflected in Sales forecasting.

Bringing these ideas to life and delivering on commitments made to customers most often requires different but just as impressive skills and effort from the Supply Chain and Operations teams within an organization.

But what happens if your Sales team is left unchecked, goes rogue and makes commitments that can’t be met at any cost?

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Our 2017 Top 10 Blog Posts … So Far!

It’s been 6 months since we launched supplychaingamechanger.com.  Our goal has always been to share experiences and expertise.  The site has evolved.  The number of categories has continued to grow.  And the response has been absolutely tremendous. We can now present our 2017 Top 10 Blog posts.

In that time Supply Chain Game Changer was also selected by Feedspot as one of the Top 75 Supply Chain Blogs on the Internet.

So we thought that this would be a good point at which to share a list of the 2017 Top 10 Blog posts that we have published so far.  We would be remiss if we didn’t also thank the phenomenal Guest Bloggers who have given us such great content.

So here is the 2017 Top 10 Blog List, so far …

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What is the Libra Cryptocurrency? (Infographic)

Libra cryptocurrency which runs on Blockchain technology to conduct safe and secure transactions.

Libra is powered by Facebook and the main motive behind launching it is to transform the face of the global economy. 

What more should we know about Libra?

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Kredittkort I Norge: Reasons to Get a Credit Card Wherever You Are!

Credit cards are an important part of life for most people. But those who have never gotten one might wonder whether it is beneficial for them to apply for one or not.

What are the benefits of getting a credit card?

In this article, we will take a close look at the benefits of getting a credit card and why it might be the right choice for your financial present and future.

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7 Reasons for Applying for a Business Loan!

Business loans can be the backbone of a thriving business. It could be what you need to accelerate business growth and increase profits. Even so, keep in mind that business loans should be repaid fully, on time, and with all the interest. If you fail to do that, your lender has the right to confiscate the collateral or even your business property to recover their funds.

Therefore, you’d want a good enough reason for applying for a business loan. Ideally, you should be able to raise more funds to pay off the debt and still keep your business running.

Here are 7 reasons to consider applying for a business loan:

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What Happens if You Can’t Pay Back Your Business Loan?

Actions have consequences. Inaction does, too. Failing to pay back a business loan on time could result in extra interest payments, late fees, and even legal action. There’s really no option for not paying at all. In some way, the lender will always get their money back.

Knowing that, it’s important to take steps to ensure you’re able to make your payments or come to some type of settlement offer with the lender. Begin the process by using a loan payoff calculator to determine how much you owe, then put a plan into action. 

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