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According to The Senior Source, in 2005, 15 percent of working people expect to start their own businesses when they retire. However, given the continued impact of the economic crisis on 401(k) plans and a growing desire to stay career-active into retirement, ...
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In the first months of opening your business, you’ll need to make many important decisions. But you don’t have to make every decision on your own. Ultimately, you’re responsible for you business, but you can always consult a mentor for advice. ...
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By Dennis Byrne
Years ago I left my job with a major energy company that had reorganized. Like some of my colleagues who were also searching for opportunity in equally green or greener pastures I looked into owning my own small business. Unlike my Mom, who owned ...
Read More About Most Successful Businesses Start With a Plan . . . Period
Export Business Planner-- For Your Small Business
The Export Business Planner is a free, customizable tool for small business owners who are exploring exporting. Using the planner, you can work through the critical processes of export readiness and planning via a ...
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Home-based business owners are subject to many of the laws and regulations that apply to other business owners.
While home-based business zoning laws have loosened up heavily over the years, there are still some restrictions that you need to be aware of. Check with ...
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A limited liability company is a hybrid type of legal structure that provides the limited liability features of a corporation and the tax efficiencies and operational flexibility of a partnership.
The "owners" of an LLC are referred to as ...
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