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?
Is it possible that one of the reasons the restaurant business is so hard to succeed in, is because some new restaurant owners lack business sense? Possibly. In examining this angl
Prelude to a national sales tax? Maybe not, but new IRS rules mean credit card companies and online payment processors now must report the transactions they manage.
These days, getting frequent flyer miles are more helpful than ever. The airlines are charging more and running less flights, but the demands of a business traveler haven't gone
More and more consumers are putting away their cash and just relying on plastic. As a business owner, what can you do to get the most out of your merchant account and please you
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
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.
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.
There are ways to minimize the tax burden that goes along with selling a business, allowing you to keep more of the money you've earned over the years.
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.
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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?
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Dos and Don'ts When Making Your Venture Capital Pitch
You've landed a meeting with a potential investor. Don't blow it now.
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Decoding The New Tax Rules For Merchants
Prelude to a national sales tax? Maybe not, but new IRS rules mean credit card companies and online payment processors now must report the transactions they manage.
How to Make Collection Calls that Keep Customer Relationships
Adopt a relationship-building mindset prior to making a call to collect on past due balances.
Make the Most of Your Business Expenses with Travel Rewards
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Questions to Answer Before You Get a New Vehicle for Your Business
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
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
Tax and Financial Concerns for Cohabitating Co-Owners
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.
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.
How to Create an Armageddon-Proof Computer Backup System
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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Improving Profits with Dashboards and Metrics
If you aren't tracking key business indicators for your small business, you're flying blind.
Food Truck Envy: Should You Jump on This Hot Food Trend?
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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Minimizing the IRS' Share of a Sale
There are ways to minimize the tax burden that goes along with selling a business, allowing you to keep more of the money you've earned over the years.
Can Low Prices Hurt Your Business?
For many small businesses, competing on price can do more harm than good.
5 Ways to Boost Credibility and Conversions
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.