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… There are certain pages every website can’t be without. A small business’s site needs to give visitors what they are … 6 million users annually, including Small Business Trends, a daily publication about small business issues, and BizSugar.com, a small business social media site. Read more about Anita …

… here, and it’s back to business as usual. Or is it? After a holiday break filled with eating, drinking, and being … blahs. Psychologists attribute the post-holiday blues to a number of factors including the sudden lack of social … are over, how will you kick off this new year with a renewed sense of determination? Here are 5 tips to help …

… 5 Key Financial Tips When Starting a Business from Home August 14, 2017 Did you know more than … small businesses in the United States, making up 99.7 percent of all U.S. businesses. Marco Carbajo SBA Blog … small businesses in the United States, making up 99.7 percent of all U.S. businesses. If you are considering or …

… 5 Key Questions to Ask Yourself if You Plan to Start a Business October 2, 2018 Starting a business takes planning, making important financial decisions, and completing a series of legal activities. You will need to set goals, put …

… Owners August 23, 2016 Don't underestimate the value of a sales forecast for running a business effectively. Tim Berry Tim Berry is founder and … an MBA from Stanford, has been married 46 years, and is a father of 5. Find him on Twitter as @Timberry, and blogging …

… business, credit plays an integral role at every stage of a company’s existence. It is a part of your company’s financial power. Marco Carbajo SBA Blog Contributor Marco Carbajo is a business credit expert, author, speaker, and founder of the …

… Marco Carbajo SBA Blog Contributor Marco Carbajo is a business credit expert, author, speaker, and founder of the Business Credit Insiders Circle. He is a business credit blogger for Dun and Bradstreet Credibility … business credit reports are constantly changing because of a variety of data. This ongoing change is based on a variety …

… business owners, thinking about taxes occurs only twice a year … when returns are being prepared and perhaps at the end of the year. This is a mistake. Barbara Weltman SBA Blog Contributor Barbara … business owners, thinking about taxes occurs only twice a year … when returns are being prepared and perhaps at the …

… for employees. But don’t think you can simply reclassify a worker who’s been your employee as an independent … on the lookout for just such action. The classification of a worker depends on many factors, most of which boil down to a matter of control. Essentially, if you have the right to …

… of using power or influence to favor relatives—has a poor connotation. However, when it comes to your business, it may just be a great idea, especially in today’s environment. Barbara … of using power or influence to favor relatives—has a poor connotation. However, when it comes to your business, …

… 5 reasons you need a business plan December 10, 2018 If you are starting a small business, there is no shortage of advice on the steps … you should take: registering your business name, getting a Tax ID, deciding on a business structure and applying for …

… Financing Options February 9, 2017 The funding strategy a business selects is something unique to each company and … taken. Marco Carbajo SBA Blog Contributor Marco Carbajo is a business credit expert, author, speaker, and founder of the Business Credit Insiders Circle. He is a business credit blogger for Dun and Bradstreet Credibility …

… about America’s economy. That optimism, paired with a well-informed small business strategy, could mean plenty of … world anymore. In fact, E-commerce currently accounts for a  fifth of all retail sales worldwide — a figure that is only expected to grow to 22.6% by 2027. If …

… start up, expand to new locations, buy equipment, launch a marketing campaign. But borrowing usually isn’t without … news is that business interest encompasses interest on a variety of borrowing. Examples: • Bank and credit union … payments may be limited Small businesses are exempt from a new limitation on deducting business interest, which means …

… 5 Things To Do Before You Search For A Franchise January 18, 2018 In this post, I’m going to teach … you 5 things you need to do before you start searching for a franchise to buy. Joel Libava SBA Blog Contributor Joel Libava, The Franchise King®, is the author of Become a Franchise Owner! and is a franchise ownership advisor. Read …

… with Lean Business Planning July 26, 2016 Don't think of a business plan as a formal document that's hard to do, useful only for … loan applications, and seeking investment. Think of it as a lean plan that's just lists and tables and is vital for …

… 5 Things to Know about Year-End Bonuses December 7, 2017 According to Bank of America’s Fall 2017 Small … well as the way they are figured (tied to performance or a flat amount) and when they are paid to employees (this year … for the year have been, the employer share of FICA can be 7.65% of the bonus amount (e.g., $765 on a $10, 000 bonus). …

… Sheet September 19, 2019 Understanding what goes into a balance sheet and what it can tell you about your business … sheet: its reputation and its people.” Nonetheless, a balance sheet is an important financial statement for every … financial statement. For example, when applying for an SBA 7(a) loan over $350,000, a balance sheet is required. …