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How do I register my business?' is one of the most commonly asked questions from new small business owners.
What most new business owners don't realize is that registering your business isn't simply a matter of taking a trip to your local county offices ...
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Prior Approval surety companies must comply with all requirements contained in 13 CFR Part 115, Subparts A and B. Preferred surety companies must comply with all requirements contained in 13 CFR Part 115, Subparts A and C.
Among other requirements, a surety company ...
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In business, we all struggle with highs and lows, but for seasonal businesses - those that make the bulk of their profits at certain times of the year - knowing how to optimize the lows while riding the highs requires a particularlyinnovative and diligent ...
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Has the state of the economy affected your company’s bottom line? Sales down? Looking for new customers? Consider breaking into a huge new market by going global. After all, 95 percent of the world’s customers live outside the U.S. You might be ...
Read More About PSSSST! Sell your Products Overseas, Make Money, and Build Up the U.S. Economy
The Great Recession officially ended in 2009, but it sure didn't feel that way for most consumers (or businesses). Now, however, the economy finally is on an upward trajectory, with consumer sentiment, business hiring plans and employment data all looking up. ...
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Don’t you just hate it when you walk into a store or business and the first person you come across is unwelcoming, disengaged, or neutral at best? It immediately sends the message that the employee is not happy, that this might not be a great place to work, ...
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