Published May. 1, 2013
I have a business that sells equestrian supplies both retail and online. I’d like to begin
using social media as a marketing tool, but I’m clueless as to how to begin. How do I go about
developing a social media strategy?
About the Author
This column is brought to you by the Merrimack Valley Chapter of SCORE, with nearly
70 current and former business executives available to provide free, confidential, one-on-one
business mentoring and training workshops for area businesses. Call 603-666-7561 or visit
merrimackvalley.score.org for information on mentoring, upcoming workshops and volunteer
Published Apr. 21, 2013
Ask SCORE
Our four-year-old printing business is finally on solid footing. We’ve worked hard and
been very fortunate, and now we’d like to begin giving something back to the community. What
types of activities can you suggest?
About the Author
This column is brought to you by the Merrimack Valley Chapter of SCORE, with nearly 70 current and former business executives available to provide free, confidential, one-on-one business mentoring and training workshops for area businesses. Call 603-666-7561 or visit merrimackvalley.score.org for information on mentoring, upcoming workshops and volunteer opportunities. SCORE is a national, non-profit organization and a resource partner of the U. S. Small Business Administration.
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City: Versailles , KY
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BS Communication : University of Kentucky
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City: Portsmouth, NH
Principal of Iron Horse Management, LLC – founded the firm in 1998 and recently (April 2011) Michael P. Scott returned to his roots in the consulting industry. The consulting practice focuses on two specific areas of business acumen. The first is a highly specialized area of the retirement industry
known as alternative assets. We will provide the integration of a self-directed IRA model into a financial institution, financial advisors, or investment sponsors existing business model.
The second is working with small to medium sized businesses in all aspects of business development, strategic development, and investment banking issues.
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Successful business founder / owner of four different businesses over 17 years
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Author / Contributing writer in a variety of business publications
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Speaker / Presenter to professionals on effective utilization of IRC laws on Self-Directed IRAs
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Founder of Iron Horse Management, LLC a successful business consulting firm specializing in areas involving strategic development, business development and turn-around situations.
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Designed and implemented a national retail division roll out for an International Manufacturer
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Global experiences involved manufacturer representation in development of distribution channels throughout Europe, South America, South Africa, and USA through Import / Export brokerage.
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Created market segmentation, educational program development, and subsequent training programs.
Working with a national network of legal, financial, and accounting professionals Iron Horse Management can accomplish positive results for clients either on a national or an international landscape.
A sampling of the client base for Iron Horse Management is made up of Small & Medium sized businesses, Banks, Financial Services Firms, International Chocolate manufacture, RIA Firms, and Investment issuers.
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NH College – Majored in Accounting / Business Law - Portsmouth, NH MacIntosh College – Majored in Business Administration - Dover, NH PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IRA Online Institute Ascensus Fall Forum seminars – Boston, MA Investment Banking Institute – Boston, MA
Published Mar. 17, 2013
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After working for more than 25 years in the publishing industry, the company I worked
for downsized and I accepted an attractive buyout package. Now I’d like to start my own
business. What do I do first?
About the Author
This column is brought to you by the Merrimack Valley Chapter of SCORE, with nearly
70 current and former business executives available to provide free, confidential, one-on-one
business mentoring and training workshops for area businesses. Call 603-666-7561 or visit
merrimackvalley.score.org for information on mentoring, upcoming workshops and volunteer
opportunities. SCORE is a national, non-profit organization and a resource partner of the U. S.
Small Business Administration.
Published Mar. 5, 2013
Choosing Among Sole Proprietorships, Single-Shareholder Corporations And Single-Member LLCs For New Businesses
Choosing Among Sole Proprietorships, Single-Shareholder Corporations And Single-Member LLCs For New Businesses
Q: I’m starting a new business in New Hampshire. I will be its only owner. Should my business be a sole proprietorship, a single-shareholder corporation or a single-member LLC?
About the Author
John Cunningham is a N.H. business lawyer whose practice is focused on LLC law and tax. He chaired the N.H. Business and Industry Association committee that drafted the Revised New Hampshire Limited Liability Company Act, a radical revision of New Hampshire LLC law that went into effect on January 1st. LLCs are, by a wide margin, the entities of choice for N.H. business start-ups.
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CPA with 40 years of experience in the Hospitality and Restaurant industry which includes 16 years of experience as a CFO for Hotel Management Companies. Expereinced in all phases of development, start-up and operations of hotels, restaurants, and resorts. Special expertise in accounting and technology for the hospitality industry.
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BA Degree Cornell College, Mt. Vernon, IA
MBA Drury College, Springfield, MO
Certified Public Accountant, Illinois
CHAE (Certified Hospitality Accounting Executive)
CHTP (Certified Hospitality Technology Professional)
Published Feb. 8, 2013
Q: What are limited liability companies (“LLCs”), and what should businesses know
about them?
A: LLCs are a new type of business entity that emerged in the early 1990s. They have many important legal and tax characteristics, but the key ones are these:
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Liability shield. LLCs provide their owners (called “members”) with a statutory liability shield that is essentially identical to the corporate shield.
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About the Author
John Cunningham is a N.H. business lawyer whose practice is focused on LLC law and tax. He chaired the N.H. Business and Industry Association committee that drafted the Revised New Hampshire Limited Liability Company Act, a radical revision of New Hampshire LLC law that went into effect on January 1st. LLCs are, by a wide margin, the entities of choice for N.H. business start-ups.
Published Feb. 7, 2013
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I’ve recently taken my business plan for a new and innovative consumer product to several banks seeking funding, but have had no success. What are some other financing options that might be available to me?
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City: Cambridge, MD
Hotel,hospitality, business travel and tourism development 42 years
Business development consulting 4 years
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