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Do You Need a Registered Agent?

A registered agent can help you stay abreast of your business's legal obligations, no matter where you are or where your business is registered.

Health Care Reform Means Big Tax Changes

While health care reform aims to lower the cost of coverage, small business owners will likely see premium increases and higher tax costs. Here are some of the key provisions fr

How to Become the Richest Man in Poughkeepsie

Accumulating real wealth is actually much simpler than most people believe.

Benefiting from Government Spending Without Being a Government Contractor

From applying for grants to approaching new customers who receive federal funding, there are several ways your business can take advantage of government dollars.

Negotiating Your Next Sale: Finding the Best Compromise

Negotiation has been described as the art of compromise: if two people, or businesses, are negotiating, it's very rare that they can both walk away with everything they want. Wh

7 Genuine Ways to Generate Click-Throughs

Even if the intended (message recipient) loves your company, adores your products, and admires your ethics, she needs a reason for clicking through. Here are seven ways to get

Values-Based Consulting: How to Attract and Keep Clients

Values-Based Consulting is built on a solid foundation of professional ethics, responsiveness, empathy and commitment.

3 Obvious Sales Strategies You May Be Neglecting

Whether you run a hair salon or high tech startup, these tips should help you improve your sales.

Global Sourcing Basics

Setting up global sourcing processes can be a herculean task, even for major corporations with deep working-capital and knowledge-base pockets. Here is what you need to know.

Small Business Jobs Act of 2010 Does Little for Small Business

The Small Business Jobs Act is a misnomer and not the right legislation to accomplish any of the stated goals

How to Leverage an Economy of Giving and Profit

Digital distribution of gifts offers small businesses an almost free way to reach new customers. Go ahead, give it away.

Small Business Profile: Stefanie Michaels (Adventure Girl)

Former swimwear model Stefanie Michaels, known to her fans as “Adventure Girl”, is the ultimate travel expert. Millions of fans visit AdventureGirl.com to follow Stefanie as she

9 Ways to Protect Your Pricing and Keep Your Customers

You don't always have to slash prices to stay competitive. There are many great ways you can add value to your goods and services at little or no cost. Here are 9 ways to protec

Money-Saving Strategies for Workers’ Compensation

The owner of an asbestos-removal company in New York was sentenced to prison for failing to pay workers’ compensation premiums, according to a July 2009 article in the New York

Cash-Strapped Businesses Turn to Purchase-Order Financing

Many business owners are turning to alternative lenders who offer to finance their purchase order.

Bringing in a Pro to Value Your Business: The Questions You Must Ask

A business appraiser or a certified valuation analyst has the education and expertise necessary to put a dollar value on a company.

The How, When, and Why of Extending Trade Credit

Deciding how, when, and to whom you extend credit, is just one part of an overall credit and accounts receivable management system.

How Steady Financial Management Can Support Ecommerce Growth

Steady financial management can drive growth, support timely repayment of credit lines and loans, or bypass the need for traditional financing altogether.

6 Ways to Keep Your Rising Stars on Track

You may think it's safe to assume your rising stars are also highly enthusiastic about your company, but recent research suggests otherwise.

10 Employment Laws You May Be Breaking

State and federal employment law can be arcane. But no matter how difficult to comprehend, you're still liable if you're not in compliance.