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… 20-24. Microsoft is the major sponsor and organizer of the weeklong celebration of entrepreneurship. Anita Campbell SBA Blog Contributor Anita Campbell runs online information …
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When To Say No To A Franchise Opportunity
… an ideal one. You’re focused on the search. Joel Libava SBA Blog Contributor Joel Libava, The Franchise King®, is the author of Become a Franchise Owner! and is a franchise ownership … may not come easily. Big decisions like becoming the owner of a business are difficult ones to make. I’ve always said … -
Self-Employment Tax Wrinkles
… owner-employees are subject to FICA taxes. Barbara Weltman SBA Blog Contributor Barbara Weltman is an attorney, author, … subject to FICA taxes. In contrast, those with other types of business entities—sole proprietorships, partnerships, and … Security and Medicare taxes obligation through the payment of self-employment tax. Self-employed individuals pay what … -
How to Use the ‘Rule of Three’ to Create a Business Credit Profile
… How to Use the ‘Rule of Three’ to Create a Business Credit Profile January 20, … it can use to purchase products or services? 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 … -
What Your Life Will Look Like As A Franchisee
… made that decision, you should have a mental picture of what your business is going to look like-with you at the helm. Joel Libava SBA Blog Contributor Joel Libava, The Franchise King®, is the author of Become a Franchise Owner! and is a franchise ownership … -
The Right Way to Think About Credit Lines for Business
… for Business December 20, 2016 Access to cash via a line of credit is an important safety net for a small business. Although there are various types of credit lines available, it is the flexibility it provides … it so popular among small business owners. Marco Carbajo SBA Blog Contributor Marco Carbajo is a business credit … -
Why Are Franchise Opportunities That Provide Services So Popular?
… That Provide Services So Popular? Joel Libava SBA Blog Contributor Joel Libava, The Franchise King®, is the author of Become a Franchise Owner! and is a franchise ownership … That Provide Services So Popular? It seems that all of us are constantly on the go. We’re either working at our … -
Your Company’s Charitable Giving
… provides some benefit to those who give. Barbara Weltman SBA Blog Contributor Barbara Weltman is an attorney, author, … also provides some benefit to those who give. At this time of the year, attention to charitable giving is more important … cards, and electronic transfers, is the most common type of donations. You can deduct the amount given to … -
15 Awesome Ways to Take Advantage of Small Business Saturday
… 15 Awesome Ways to Take Advantage of Small Business Saturday November 17, 2016 With Small … just around the corner, it’s time to start thinking of ways you can use the occasion to promote your business. Anita Campbell SBA Blog Contributor Anita Campbell runs online information … -
How To Evaluate Newer Franchise Opportunities
… move forward with the franchise you’ve chosen. Joel Libava SBA Blog Contributor Joel Libava, The Franchise King®, is the author of Become a Franchise Owner! and is a franchise ownership … good research on a franchise opportunity that’s barely out of the chute. Here are a few things you can do. 1. Arrange an … -
Tax Credit for Hiring Veterans
… as honesty, loyalty, and responsibility. Barbara Weltman SBA Blog Contributor Barbara Weltman is an attorney, author, … law encourages employers to hire certain targeted groups of workers by offering a tax credit tied to the wages of these new employees, and certain veterans are treated as a … -
The 3 Things That All Successful Franchisees Do
… there are certain things you need to do. Clearly, some of them need to be done before you sign your franchise agreement. Joel Libava SBA Blog Contributor Joel Libava, The Franchise King®, is the author of Become a Franchise Owner! and is a franchise ownership … -
What Are Recession-Proof Franchises?
… May 29, 2018 In this article, I’m going to share some of the things I know about recession-proof franchises. But … what I’m going to be referring to here. Joel Libava SBA Blog Contributor Joel Libava, The Franchise King®, is the author of Become a Franchise Owner! and is a franchise ownership … -
10 Cheap Ways to Market Your Business Online
… Online May 10, 2016 The internet has opened all kinds of opportunities for small businesses to market their … need deep pockets to spend on marketing. 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 … -
Creating A Savings Account For Your Business
… Account For Your Business May 12, 2016 "Save a part of your income and begin now, for the man with a surplus … a surplus is controlled by circumstances." Barbara Weltman SBA Blog Contributor Barbara Weltman is an attorney, author, … Read more about Barbara Weltman “Save a part of your income and begin now, for the man with a surplus … -
What Happens When You Tell Everyone You're Buying A Franchise
… Buying A Franchise May 17, 2016 To put it mildly, a lot of things will start happening once you share what you're … You've opened the floodgates, as you'll see. Joel Libava SBA Blog Contributor Joel Libava, The Franchise King®, is the author of Become a Franchise Owner! and is a franchise ownership … -
How Wearable Tech Can Help You Achieve Better Business Performance
… maintain that mental edge longer in life. Anita Campbell SBA Blog Contributor Anita Campbell runs online information … for your company. Luckily today, with the Internet of Things becoming a reality, you can manage your health and … -- and better than ever before. The relatively new field of wearable tech can help you understand how your body is … -
5 Bad Habits That Hurt a Company's Credit Ratings
… overspending and nail-biting are common examples of bad habits. Let's face it, everyone has their vices, but some bad habits are so hard to break. 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 … -
The Pros and Cons of Being the Boss
… The Pros and Cons of Being the Boss October 18, 2016 There are pros and cons to … This includes the small ones and the big ones. Joel Libava SBA Blog Contributor Joel Libava, The Franchise King®, is the author of Become a Franchise Owner! and is a franchise ownership … -
Can You Really Start a Business With Just a Smartphone? Yes!
… and run a business from your smartphone. Anita Campbell SBA Blog Contributor Anita Campbell runs online information … very least, you can start a business and run the majority of it from a smartphone and without a computer, from your … budding entrepreneurs have minimal resources, yet most of us have a smartphone these days. Or perhaps you simply …