During my 2nd quarter SRI Business Retreat meeting recently, I talked with forty-six business owners about history. I used as an example the fine economists who also play the role of historian by reporting our economic situation on a monthly basis.
Posted on 16 September 2010.
During my 2nd quarter SRI Business Retreat meeting recently, I talked with forty-six business owners about history. I used as an example the fine economists who also play the role of historian by reporting our economic situation on a monthly basis.
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Posted on 31 August 2010.
Many businesses are dependent on expensive equipment needed in the manufacturing process. Often, the equipment is leased rather than purchased, and it is wise to insure the equipment, irrespective of ownership.
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Posted on 30 August 2010.
Small businesses are often individually owned startups which face tremendous difficulty in procuring loans due to lack of sufficient collateral, credit record and established sources of income.
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Posted on 23 August 2010.
Capital is the first requirement for any business to start. Therefore raising capital becomes the first and most important activity once the business plan is in place.
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Posted on 03 August 2010.
When it comes to taking deductions, most business owners know very well the expenses that the Internal Revenue Service considers “ordinary and necessary” for business.
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Posted on 28 July 2010.
The recession has hit businesses hard, but the good news is franchising is showing some promising signs of recovery.
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Posted on 12 July 2010.
While peace of mind may be reason alone for outsourcing payroll, below are additional reasons why outsourcing payroll services may be a great solution for your small business:
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Posted on 12 July 2010.
Under the recently enacted HIRE Act, the following benefits are derived from hiring previously unemployed workers:
Posted on 24 June 2010.
You may have been having some difficulty procuring a business loan for your start up. In difficult economic times this happens frequently.
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Posted on 23 June 2010.
This is a brief article for people who are working for themselves who have clients that are unable or unwilling to pay for your work.
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Posted on 14 June 2010.
While a great idea, a needed service or product, and a known area for marketing are all very important, let’s face it…getting funding for your business is critical. Most businesses will start up with investments made by the owner, but often, that will not be enough to insure success.
Posted on 14 June 2010.
The Sausage Vendor said he bought his sausages for a buck, and sells them for $.95. When challenged as to how he would make money, he said, “No problem, I’ll make it up in volume.”
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Posted on 13 June 2010.
Every company has an accountant. They are often seen as gray men, with round glasses and little social skills. Many think that their existence is justified by bookkeeping, which, in turn, is a law enforced requirement, right?
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Posted on 10 June 2010.
After Kinko’s was bought from Paul Orfalea in 2000 by FedEx, Kinko’s went from a paragon of “good profit” to an unfortunately great example of “bad profit”.