With the economy still slow, collections have taken on an added significance for many companies. Here are 10 tips to boost collection performance and help you avoid some common mistakes that can delay collections:

Expanded research into new areas of medical science has significantly increased the demand for biotech facilities across the country. In Baltimore City, Johns Hopkins University and the University of Maryland/Baltimore Research Park have created an ideal anchor for bio-medical research, development and manufacturing facilities. This development, spearheaded by the universities and East Baltimore Development Inc. (EBDI), has been embraced by Baltimore City and the State of Maryland as an economic development strategy for the communities surrounding them.

Among the most important decisions to be made by an entrepreneur in the initial stages of developing a business is choosing a certified public accountant (CPA). Although many entrepreneurial businesses have someone on staff to handle day-to-day bookkeeping tasks, the CPA’s role in advising and representing the business in strategic planning and decision making can mean the difference between business success and failure.

Maat was the Ancient Egyptian concept of truth, order—law, morality, and justice sometimes personified as a goddess.

If you are thinking of going into business the following requirements mustbe considered for a successful operation:

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Kwanzaa brings a cultural message which speaks to the best of what it means to be African and human in the fullest sense.

WHY INVEST

Inflation and taxes eat away at your buying power every year. That's why short & long term investing is an important financial strategy for many businesses and individuals in our country. Just think of the many everyday items that are far more expensive today than they were 10, 15, or 20 years ago (e.g., stamps, college education, cars, etc.). Then contrast it with the lower interest rates your bank pays on regular savings' accounts.

GETTING STARTED

Congratulations! You've made the decision to invest in individual stocks, bonds, and/or mutual funds. Now how do you get started.

Here are the steps...

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Any Business that extends its customers credit will eventually be faced with bad debts. Establishing policies for extending credit and collection debts can reduce bad debts and ease collection efforts. Further, you can avoid legal problems and unnecessary expense in the collection process.

Backed by fundamentally strong national and regional economies, U.S. consumers will continue to have substantial but varying annual gains in after-tax income, which powers their spending on goods and ser-vices. The Selig Center’s estimates and projections of buying power for 1990-2011 show that minorities--African Americans, Asians, Native Americans, and Hispanics--definitely share in this success, and together wield formidable economic clout. The numbers are impressive. In fact, both the African-American and the Hispanic consumer markets already are larger than the entire economies (GDP measured in U.S. dollars) of all but nine countries in the world.

U nless you’re planning to sell in the near future, you might not think about how much your business is worth. Frequently, however, it’s important to know the value of your company.

Technology is changing so fast that if your office doesn't have technology property planned and budgeted it will fall behind the times in a hurry. While the life expectancy of a computer system without major upgrades is generally three years, the technology is generally obsolete within 18 months, say many experts. Here are some questions a company should ask itself in evaluating its automation process.