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Prosper is partnering with personal finance bloggers Budgets Are Sexy and Well-Heeled to open a dialogue with consumers about how they are saving money - even very small amounts - and small changes they are making to help reach their financial goals. Continue reading How much can little sacrifices earn you? A lot, beginning with a cash prize…

Tell us your story and you could win $1000!! Continue reading Announcing the Prosper Talk About the Taboo Campaign and Sweepstakes!

In today’s tight business-for-sale marketplace, an owner’s willingness to finance the sale gives him an edge over the competition. But owner financing isn’t for the faint of heart. To stay on track, sellers need to follow some obvious – and some not so obvious – dos and don’ts. Continue reading Part 7 of 7: The Dos and Don’ts of Seller Financing

Many business owners looking to sell their business don’t realize they can use the internet to make the selling process go more smoothly. Online business-for-sale marketplaces allow sellers to reach a large number of potential buyers and provide resources for owners considering putting their business up for sale.

Mike Handelsman, general manager of San Francisco-based BizBuySell, Continue reading Part 6 of 7: Selling Your Business Online: A Q&A with Mike Handelsman of BizBuySell

Each year, thousands of business owners decide to sell their business for a variety of personal and financial reasons. Whatever the cause, selling successfully requires the owner to think creatively in terms of attracting the most potential buyers and weeding out the ones who are not really serious about buying.

To realize the most success in selling your business online, it is imperative to maximize the effectiveness of your listing. Continue reading Part 5 of 7: The Ten Commandments of a Successful Online Business for Sale Listing