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Did you start a business last year? No? Are you planning to start one this year? Did you know you can choose the tax year you intend to operate under? Choose well, because there are pros and...
by Caron_Beesley on Wednesday, January 2, 2013 - 08:56
Whether you are entering into a relationship with a customer, a vendor or an independent contractor, contracts are a fact of business. You need them because they serve as legally valid agreements...
by Caron_Beesley on Monday, December 31, 2012 - 09:09
Are you turning down work because you simply don’t have enough time or hands on-board to take it on? Thinking of hiring your first employee? Congratulations – your business is doing well...
by Caron_Beesley on Thursday, December 27, 2012 - 08:44
Want to secure your first million-dollar deal in 2013? Crossing that threshold will probably mean that you'll have to start selling to large corporate clients for the first time. It can be tough...
by Caron_Beesley on Monday, December 24, 2012 - 09:30
As you look forward to a new year and new business opportunities, is the health and wellness of your employees at the forefront of your 2013 business plans? According to a new study of more...
by BarbaraWeltman on Friday, December 21, 2012 - 09:29
The storm that hit the East Coast of the U.S. on October 29 created devastation for individuals and businesses. Many companies were forced to remain closed for days or even longer because of damage...
by Caron_Beesley on Thursday, December 20, 2012 - 08:14
The federal government offers many tools to help small business owners understand their markets, but where do go to find that data, and how do you use it once you’ve got your hands on it?...
by Tim Berry on Wednesday, December 19, 2012 - 23:12
The other day I had coffee with a former student, now in her late 20s, whose first taste of startups and entrepreneurship was in a class I used to teach at the University of Oregon. The class...
by Caron_Beesley on Wednesday, December 19, 2012 - 08:16
Does your business source or manufacture all its goods in the USA? The “Made in the USA” tagline can be a powerful marketing tool, but it can also make good business sense. According to...
by bridgetwpollack on Monday, December 17, 2012 - 18:50
Now that 2012 is wrapping up, we have the opportunity to take a breath, evaluate where the year has taken us in relation to our business goals and create a game plan for how we will move forward...

by Caron_Beesley on Monday, January 7, 2013 - 08:51