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Sometimes disasters strike without warning, such as earthquakes, including the one millions of Americans felt today on the East Coast. Other times, we have a few days to prepare, like we have right now with Hurricane Irene approaching the Carolinas. In ...
Read More About Earthquakes, Hurricanes, and Other Disasters: Small Businesses Should Take Steps to Be Prepared Now - Tips
So, you filed your small business tax return and are breathing a sigh of relief that tax season is finally over – only to find that the IRS has just dropped a letter in your mailbox.
While some tax mistakes can carry serious penalties and result in an audit, ...
Read More About How to Identify and Correct Common Mistakes on Your Small Business Tax Return
Speaking about his own incredible path to business success, Microsoft’s Bill Gates once said: “We were young, but we had good advice and good ideas and lots of enthusiasm.”
There’s no doubt that good ideas and enthusiasm are among the ...
Read More About Get Startup Advice with these Six Free Online and In-Person Resources
Because of a quirk with a local holiday in the District of Columbia, April 17th is the deadline to file your 2011 small business taxes this year. Whether you use the services of an accountant or file your own taxes, there are still some things you can do to ensure ...
Read More About Last-Minute Tax Tips for Small Business – How to Deduct and File Correctly (and Keep the Tax Man From Your Door)
Back in 2010, SBA guest blogger, Susan Solovic, shared some statistics about the self-perpetuating challenges that female business owners have when it comes to growing their businesses and accessing capital:
Fewer than three percent of women-owned businesses ...
Read More About Women Business Owners – How to Expand Your Sources of Capital and Get Outside Financing
Getting back to business after a disaster depends on how prepared you are today. As a small business owner, you invest your time, money and effort to make a venture successful. Having an emergency plan in place before a disaster strikes can mean staying in ...
Read More About Idea Exchange: How Does Your Business Prepare for a Natural Disaster?