Small Business Resource Centre - The Globe and Mail

Small businesses have credit scores too, and a good one can be financially helpful

Good numbers can help entrepreneurs secure better loan rates and take advantage of acquisitions, expansions or major purchases

Flood in entrepreneur’s home could have sunk her business

Some startups wait to buy business insurance until after their company has gained momentum, which could be too late

A flood of small business owners are ready to sell. Most are not prepared

A majority of entrepreneurs put their businesses on the market long before they are ready, and few have formal succession plans

Angel investors help small businesses take wing

Angels base their decisions as much on relationships and gut feelings as on pitch decks and hard numbers

For small businesses, gaining media coverage takes a deft touch

Figuring out exactly the right person to pitch to, and putting you and your brand in front of decision makers, can help a lot

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