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… August 5, 2019 Small business owners have no shortage of options but it can be overwhelming to decide which one is best. Marco Carbajo SBA Blog Contributor Marco Carbajo is a business credit … tool that connects small businesses with participating SBA-approved lenders. If you’re seeking a line of credit, use …

… 6, 2019 “What franchises are ‘hot’ right now?” Joel Libava SBA Blog Contributor Joel Libava, The Franchise King®, is the author of Become a Franchise Owner! and is a franchise ownership … you can search for franchises that are in-line with some of the current trends taking place in the U.S.   How to Find …

… video cards, and telephony systems. Anita Campbell SBA Blog Contributor Anita Campbell runs online information … video cards, and telephony systems. Basically, any type of physical tech product falls into this category. Since these items can take up a significant portion of your IT budget, it’s important to consider new purchases …

… hire a full-time cybersecurity specialist or install top-of-the-line software, but protecting your business’s data … need to be complicated or expensive Anita Campbell SBA Blog Contributor Anita Campbell runs online information … around the world over the past year. And about 43 percent of those targeted small businesses. That means that small …

… choose are going to keep your data secure. Anita Campbell SBA Blog Contributor Anita Campbell runs online information … to keep your data secure. In fact, there were an average of 62 cyberattacks each day in 2018, with many of those affecting businesses and their sensitive data. In …

… Businesses September 20, 2019 If you invest in a business of your own, and it’s a business your family can get involved … to secure their future along with your own. Joel Libava SBA Blog Contributor Joel Libava, The Franchise King®, is the author of Become a Franchise Owner! and is a franchise ownership …

… to know what it takes to franchise a business. 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 more about Joel Libava Most of the articles I write here provide information on choosing, …

… overtime rules for certain employees. Barbara Weltman SBA Blog Contributor Barbara Weltman is an attorney, author, … There’s no law—federal or state—that caps the number of hours a person can work (other than for minors). But if … hours triggers overtime rules for certain employees. Some of these rules have been around for years, while others are …

… Take Advantage Now of Expiring Provisions November 6, 2019 Several tax breaks … if the tax breaks benefit your company. Barbara Weltman SBA Blog Contributor Barbara Weltman is an attorney, author, … before January 1, 2020. The targeted groups are: Member of a family receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families …

… to make a living working from home. Joel Libava SBA Blog Contributor Joel Libava, The Franchise King®, is the author of Become a Franchise Owner! and is a franchise ownership … In contrast to the ever-present “Make Money Online” types of “opportunities” you can find on the web, there are …

… your full-time team in a significant way. Anita Campbell SBA Blog Contributor Anita Campbell runs online information … site. Read more about Anita Campbell More than a third of small businesses currently outsource at least some of their operations. And even more plan on exploring this …

… to Close Out Your Year December 4, 2019 In the final days of December, here are some actions that can help you comply … benefits, and position yourself for 2020. Barbara Weltman SBA Blog Contributor Barbara Weltman is an attorney, author, … help you start the new year off right. In the final days of December, here are some actions that can help you comply …

… That’s how the business model was setup. And because of that, it works. Joel Libava SBA Blog Contributor Joel Libava, The Franchise King®, is the author of Become a Franchise Owner! and is a franchise ownership …

… Online December 19, 2019 Today’s sellers have a ton of options to sell online. Take a look at the five most popular options. Anita Campbell SBA Blog Contributor Anita Campbell runs online information … selling products online. Today’s sellers have a ton of options to make this happen. Here are five of the most …

… Area January 9, 2020 With the U.S. economy flourishing (as of this writing) and consumer spending up, there’s no reason … will stop investing in home improvements. Joel Libava SBA Blog Contributor Joel Libava, The Franchise King®, is the author of Become a Franchise Owner! and is a franchise ownership …

… in place for qualified retirement plans. Barbara Weltman SBA Blog Contributor Barbara Weltman is an attorney, author, … about Barbara Weltman These new rules result from cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) for contributions and benefits, … for those who are at least 50 years old by the end of 2020). If you have a profit-sharing plan or Simplified …

… Why a Business Line of Credit May Be a Smart Choice for Your Business January 21, … expenses in order to keep a business afloat. 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 …

… That Empowers Employees January 28, 2020 Only 34 percent of workers in the U.S. say that they’re fully engaged at … is actually an increase from past years. This leaves a lot of room for employers to improve. Anita Campbell SBA Blog Contributor Anita Campbell runs online information …

… Selling a Business February 21, 2020 If you're thinking of selling a business, keep these seven tax considerations in mind. Barbara Weltman SBA Blog Contributor Barbara Weltman is an attorney, author, … Equity. This nonprofit organization predicts that 6 out of 10 owners plan to sell their businesses within the next …

… there are some key differences to consider. Joel Libava SBA Blog Contributor Joel Libava, The Franchise King®, is the author of Become a Franchise Owner! and is a franchise ownership … I always liked that term. If that’s what you’re thinking of doing, I’m going to go over two ways you can do it, along …