Small businesses need to create a persona of their ideal customer — not average, but ideal — so they have an actual living, breathing person in mind to target.
By spending time on finding the right legal representation for your business when you're not under the gun, you can make sure that you use the best person.
Couples planning to intermingle their marriage contracts with their business contracts should not overlook the tax and financial implications of the union of their unions.
Sealing the sales deal is the key to opening the door to success. Getting in compliance can be cumbersome but can mean fewer charge-backs and more cash in your pocket now. More
As your business grows, you'll likely have other people paying money out. Tracking those expenses and, if need be, reimbursing them, requires a system that you can sign off on a
As a small business owner, you'll eventually need to seek the services of an accountant. But how do you find one who's is a good match for your business?
With the first quarter of 2010 behind you, the economy in recovery, and a number of new laws on the books, now is a good time to review your budget for the balance of this year
Self-promotion is a crucial step to sustained success. There are simple ways to promote your business without coming across as a self-important egomaniac.
From hiring your children to work in your business to careful end-of-life planning, you can help reduce the taxes that you (or your children) will owe.
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Forgive me if I repeat myself, but when it comes to insuring that your business's important files are safe, redundancy is key.
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If you aren't tracking key business indicators for your small business, you're flying blind.
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If you live in a city, you may wonder if it's time to quit your day job and join the legions of food truck owners you see around town.
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If you're in the market for a new vehicle that you plan to use at least in part for business, you'll want to make certain decisions before you shop.
Your 2010 Budget Revisited
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Can Low Prices Hurt Your Business?
For many small businesses, competing on price can do more harm than good.
Life and Death: The Related Taxes, and How It Affects Your Family
From hiring your children to work in your business to careful end-of-life planning, you can help reduce the taxes that you (or your children) will owe.
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