George Massalas

There’s been quite allot written lately in the news about creative ways for young families to earn more money.  Some suggest it’s best to hold onto a “good paying job” as long as you can – while others recommend venturing out on your own – hoping “for the best”, by taking control of their destiny. …

The Small Business Administration is the most useful resource available to start-ups and established small businesses. An Independent agency of the Executive branch of the Federal Government, the SBA has the responsibility of providing assistance to American small businesses in the areas of advocacy, management, procurement, and financial assistance. The SBA financing comes in the forms of …

Making the transition from worker bee to small business owner involves a great deal of time, effort, money, and personal commitment. It is not a decision to be made hastily nor taken lightly. There are certain questions you need to ask and certain elements to consider, with every step along the way a potential pitfall. …

There’s an old saying that states, “Free advice is worth [only] what you pay for it.” While this is true in many situations in life, how does this homily apply to buying a business? After all, anyone who wants to buy a business will need some serious advice on the matter. They will want answers …

If you want to own your own business, it is easier to buy an existing business than it is to start you own business from scratch. An established business allows you to skip past the startup phase entirely, which is where 50 percent of all new businesses fail. If you buy a business then you …