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Hal Shelton

Hal Shelton

Hal is passionate in helping small businesses start up and grow. Get insider tips, hints, and techniques for creating a winning business plan with his book at www.secretsofbusinessplans.com

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Small Biz Marketing

The 4 Key Components of a Business Plan (and Why They’re Important)

When you apply for a job, you get one shot — one resume and cover letter — to present to a potential employer and hope, out of Read More >>

Hal Shelton

Small Biz Marketing

10 Things You Need to Do Before Starting Your Own Business

Starting a small business is no small decision. But despite the countless sacrifices and challenges small business owners face, an Read More >>

Hal Shelton

Small Biz Marketing

How to Tell If a Government Grant Offer Is a Scam

You get a call, email, or letter from the federal government saying you are the winner of a free U.S. grant. All you have to do is pay a Read More >>

Hal Shelton

Small Biz Marketing

What Is a Balance Sheet, and How Can I Use It to Manage My Business?

Creating a balance sheet can be a challenging task for small business owners. Especially if you’re not schooled in finance and do not Read More >>

Hal Shelton

Small Biz Marketing

7 Things to Consider Before Trading Your Services for Equity

Ellen is a founder of a law firm serving small and mid-sized businesses, many of which are in the startup stage and do not have the cash to pay Read More >>

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Small Biz Marketing

How to Set Up and Maintain a Budget for Your Small Business

You’ve heard the saying: you need to spend money to make money for a reason. Especially when you’re first starting your business, Read More >>

Hal Shelton

Small Biz Marketing

Should I Hire an Accountant for My Small Business?

It’s easy to think of accounting or recordkeeping as a “necessary evil,” created and maintained to satisfy government Read More >>

Hal Shelton

Small Biz Marketing

Which Type of Legal Structure is Right for Your Business?

This is a guest post from Hal Shelton, SCORE small business mentor and author of The Secrets to Writing a Successful Business Plan. Read More >>

Hal Shelton

Small Biz Marketing

How Much Cash Should a Small Business Have?

Cash is the fuel that makes a business run. You need it to pay salaries (including your own), fund marketing programs to acquire and retain Read More >>

Hal Shelton

Small Biz Marketing

10 Smart Things to Do When Writing and Updating Your Business Plan

This is the sixth blog post in a series by Hal Shelton, SCORE small business mentor and author of The Secrets to Writing a Successful Read More >>

Hal Shelton

Small Biz Marketing

When is a Good Time to Review and Renew Your Business Plan?

This is the third in a four-part series by Hal Shelton, SCORE small business mentor and author of The Secrets to Writing a Successful Business Read More >>

Hal Shelton

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