Energy Efficiency Saves Home Business Owners Valuable Dollars
[caption id="attachment_52" align="alignright" width="178" caption="Home office energy efficiency"][/caption] We all know times are tough right now and it's not only consumers who are pinching pennies....
View ArticleBusiness Law Basics for New Business Owners – Types of Business, Naming, &...
When beginning a business, there's a lot you need to consider and subsequently plan. Today, we'll run through a few of the basics such as what type of business entity to establish, which determines the...
View ArticleBusiness Law Basics for New Business Owners Part 2 – Patents, Trademarks, &...
Today's discussion is around another important topic for small business owners and how to protect their valuable assets, particularly for new business owners. As we discussed in the first segment, new...
View ArticleEasy Access to Federal Forms
If you're a business owner, chances are the simple mention of the word "forms" will send shivers down your spine. Filling out forms - often a barrage of forms - can feel like the necessary evil of...
View ArticleChoosing Small Business Insurance
Nobody likes to talk about insurance. Too often it feels like money down the drain, money that could be used so much more effectively elsewhere - particularly to help grow your business. But, as a...
View ArticleVenture Capital Funding for Small Businesses
Background Everyone is looking for a grant or loan for their business. In future posts, I will discuss some government grants/loans tools that will be launched for assisting businesses in locating what...
View ArticleGovernment Resources for Non-Profits
Non-profit businesses are eligible for certain benefits including grants, loans, government surplus, and tax exemptions. There are a lot of resources available and the key is navigating the maze. We'll...
View ArticleGovernment Resources for Non-Profits Part 2
After getting positive feedback on my initial post on Government Resources for Non-Profits, I've decided to continue the topic. As we have all experienced, it's not always easy trying to work with the...
View ArticleFederal Resources for Minority Owned Businesses
The financial news these days is nothing but grim. With Wall Street facing the most uncertainty since the Great Depression and credit not being readily available to those even with good credit, what...
View Article5 Strategic Ways to Lower Your Business Taxes
Hopefully by now you have taken advantage of year-end tax saving tips that will put you in good shape for the 2009 tax season. There are many short-term fixes that can help reduce tax liability,...
View Article‘Tis the Season … to Get Ahead on Tax Preparation
Few of us ever test our powers of deduction, except when filling out an income tax form," or so the joke goes. Now may not be the time when small business owners give the 2008 tax season too much...
View ArticleShould I Incorporate My Small Business?
The question "should I incorporate my small business?" is a consideration that can weigh heavy on the mind of many a budding entrepreneur or established small business owner. Whether you are the sole...
View ArticleWorking with Independent Contractors: Understanding Tax Requirements
If your business is growing and you need to supplement your core capabilities and services with extra personnel, there are many benefits to hiring an independent contractor. Bringing on a self-employed...
View ArticleFinding Work in Your Own Back Yard: Doing Business with State and Local...
If you've considered doing business with state and local government, but haven't taken the plunge yet, now might be the right time. Despite a gloomy economic forecast in other sectors, analysts still...
View ArticleSecuring a Small Business Loan Quickly
In today's economy, borrowing money from your local bank isn't as easy as it used to be. For the small business owner without much collateral, the alternative to a bank loan might be to consider a...
View ArticleManaging Business Finances – Credit Guide for Small Businesses and Minorities
Good Credit & Loans The need for financing is a critical and perennial concern for the owners of small businesses. Many government resources, including guides, exist for small businesses. Many of...
View ArticlePre-Employment Background Checks: How Deep Can You Dig?
Hiring new employees can be ... scary. Someone who seems smart and personable during the interview process may have skeletons too big to fit in the company closet. Pre-employment background checks are...
View ArticleNew Loans & Grants Search Tool Provided by the Government … and Other Cool Tools
I wanted to blog about a great new tool that was launched by the SBA's Business Gateway Program to help small business owners find government loan, grant and venture capital programs. So many business...
View ArticleThe Basics of Health Savings Accounts For Home Business Owners
After reading a recent article in the NY Times regarding staying healthy in a poor economy and all the talk that generally surrounds us on food, cost of living, gym memberships, etc., I thought it was...
View ArticleOnline Resources for Federal Contractors
Believe it or not, the federal government is making it easier for contractors to conduct business online. There are several tools that allow contractors to submit information to the government over the...
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