Octane - September 2006

Fueling the Entrepreneurial Engine

In this issue:

Finance the Bottom Line

In This Issue:

Take a Sip From the Most Liquid Market on Earth: Forex
Kai Peterson

Added On: Wed, 16 Sep 2009 18:21:59 GMT

If someone asked you, “What’s the most liquid market on earth?” you might think it a trick question and respond with, “Beer sales at the World Cup in Germany!”

It’s About Them! The Bottom Line on Raising Capital
Richard Russakoff

Added On: Wed, 16 Sep 2009 18:20:09 GMT

Never underestimate the psychological reasons behind why people give. Your challenge as someone seeking funding of any type is to identify their compelling needs.

Influencing the Value of Your Company
Stephen Goldberg

Added On: Wed, 16 Sep 2009 18:18:15 GMT

Although every business has its own set of circumstances, buyers typically evaluate potential acquisitions in a similar manner.

Improve Your Business … No Money Down
Peter Sage

Added On: Wed, 16 Sep 2009 18:16:58 GMT

For many of us, we instantly think of how we can best spend any spare cash flow the moment it is in our hands. But what if, instead of focusing on how you can use money to get what you want, you used creativity instead?

Get the Bank to Come to You
EO Staff

Added On: Wed, 16 Sep 2009 18:15:10 GMT

As an entrepreneur, a large part of what you are able to do with your company, in your industry and with your life boils down to one thing: money.

Financial Measurements: The Key to Your Business
Stephen Halasnik

Added On: Wed, 16 Sep 2009 18:11:27 GMT

During the last 10 years, I have owned four successful businesses. My strength appears to be growing businesses, but my weakest skill has always been the financial part.

Expand Your Wealth Virtually
Brent Barker

Added On: Wed, 16 Sep 2009 18:10:24 GMT

Though my entrepreneurial background was formed in the service industry, I have always been open to new ways and opportunities to expand my wealth. I think that is one of the reasons many of us join EO.

Accounting for Growth
Arvind Arwalla and Michael Mahoney

Added On: Mon, 14 Sep 2009 19:29:27 GMT

The leaders of companies invest substantial sums of money into frontline operations to improve sales performance and impact the bottom line, but most CEOs pay scant attention to their company’s accounting software.