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
Business growth strategies range from the cheap, easy and safe to the expensive, hard and risky — with plenty of room in between. Here's a summary of growth strategies fro
We recently interviewed 20 successful small business men and women to get some insight into the teachers that mattered most to them over the years, as well as the truths that he
As the economy rebounds, more and more businesses are going to start seeing profits. When you're in that position, how can you best put that money to good use?
Firing and hiring are expensive, and you probably can't replace business partners and colleagues, but if you're willing to lead, and they're willing to improve, change is possible.
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.
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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
Growing Smart: Best Bet Strategies to Expand Your Business
Business growth strategies range from the cheap, easy and safe to the expensive, hard and risky — with plenty of room in between. Here's a summary of growth strategies fro
20 Important Lessons I Learned From My Marketing Mentor
We recently interviewed 20 successful small business men and women to get some insight into the teachers that mattered most to them over the years, as well as the truths that he
Spending Wisely: What to Do When Profits Soar
As the economy rebounds, more and more businesses are going to start seeing profits. When you're in that position, how can you best put that money to good use?
Resolving Tax Issues with the IRS: 5 Outcomes You Can Expect
If you move quickly on a tax dispute, you can typically reach one of these five outcomes.
Dealing With Problem Employees: The Basics of Progressive Discipline
You never want to fire anyone. As a business owner you want to lead, develop, and empower people.
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.
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.
Best Money Tips: Smart Ways to Use a Dollar
Today we found articles on smart ways to use a dollar, simple ways to make light in a blackout, and how to correct common billing errors.
Claiming the Home Office Deduction Without Getting into Trouble
Deducting your home office isn't as scary as rumors suggest. Here's how to claim your space, audit-free.
16 Simple Ways to Keep Customers
Getting customers is great, but keeping them is even better. Here's how to hang on to the most important part of your business.
3 Must Have Business Agreements
These three agreements can keep your business -- and you -- from getting burned.
Internet Sales Taxes Question as Thorny as Ever
More and more states are looking to Internet sales to boost tax revenue. For small businesses, that means tax compliance is even more complex.
10 Ways to Check Your Ego at the Door
Even though it's your business it really isn't about you. It's about your business.
7 Ways to Inspire Others
Firing and hiring are expensive, and you probably can't replace business partners and colleagues, but if you're willing to lead, and they're willing to improve, change is possible.
How Charity Can Result In A Stronger Work Culture
Charity is its own reward. It's also good for business.
4 Lies Business Owners Tell Themselves
Optimism in business is essential, but so is realism. Are you lying to yourself about the state of your business?
Why 9 out of 10 Businesses Fail
Innovation may be the key to a long and healthy business life.
Innovations In Advertising
Where won't clever marketers place their advertisements? Where will you?
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.