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Why Are Fewer Small Business Owners Feeling Successful? - http://smallbiztrends.com

Posted by steeldawn under Finance
From http://smallbiztrends.com 3456 days ago
Made Hot by: businessgross on November 18, 2014 2:00 pm

Fewer small business owners perceive themselves as successful now than did at the start of the economic recovery, a Wells Fargo-Gallup survey of a representative sample of 601 small business owners reveals. In 2009, 43 percent of small business owners reported feeling “extremely” or “very successfu Read More

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My Competitors In Franchising Are Driving Me Cray-Cray

Posted by franpro under Franchises
From http://www.thefranchiseking.com 3457 days ago
Made Hot by: mikehartman1 on November 16, 2014 3:02 pm

The reasons they’re driving me crazy have nothing to do with how talented my competitors are. (Or aren't) The reasons they’re driving me crazy have nothing to do with their breathtaking websites. Read this post to see why I'm going crazy. Read More

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Franchise Ownership: Are You Starting To Have Second Thoughts?

Posted by franpro under Franchises
From http://www.thefranchiseking.com 3457 days ago
Made Hot by: MasterMinuteman on November 15, 2014 6:12 am

If you’re getting really close to what I call, “Decision Day,” and you’re not having second thoughts about becoming the owner of a franchise, you may not be normal. After all, buying a franchise is a big deal. Read More

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Franchise Ownership: Are You Having Second Thoughts?

Posted by franpro under Franchises
From http://www.thefranchiseking.com 3460 days ago
Made Hot by: MasterMinuteman on November 13, 2014 3:36 pm

If you’re getting really close to what I call, “Decision Day,” and you’re not having second thoughts about becoming the owner of a franchise, you may not be normal. That's because buying a franchise is a big deal. Read More

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Why Freelancers Should Embrace Dwolla

Posted by thursdayb under Finance
From http://www.thursdaybram.com 3461 days ago
Made Hot by: LoopLooper on November 12, 2014 10:42 am

Payment processing is something of a pet peeve for me. Getting paid through a site like PayPal is very convenient, but I have to give up 2.9 percent of my income (plus an added 30 cent fee) on every transaction. Read More

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The 5 Biggest Tax Differences Between an LLC and Corporation

Posted by CateCosta under Taxes
From http://www.entrepreneur.com 3468 days ago
Made Hot by: kingofcontent92 on November 6, 2014 4:06 am

Here we’ll break down the five key differences between how an LLC and corporation are taxed. While these pointers can be a great starting point, you should consult a tax advisor if you have any questions about how these differences apply to your particular situation.
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Franchising’s Place on the Forbes 400 & Global 2000

Posted by franpro under Finance
From http://www.franchisedirect.com 3468 days ago
Made Hot by: LoopLooper on November 5, 2014 10:42 am

How do franchise operations stack up against the titans of the business world? We dissect two of Forbes' top lists to see. You won't believe what we found. Amazing numbers. Read More

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McDonald's Is Moving Way Too McSlow For Its Franchisees

$McDonald\'s Is Moving Way Too McSlow For Its Franchisees - http://www.thefranchiseking.com$

Posted by franpro under Franchises
From http://www.thefranchiseking.com 3470 days ago
Made Hot by: robinandy58 on November 1, 2014 1:04 pm

McDonald's is having problems. Some of them have to do with speed..or lack of it. Franchisees of this fast-food empire have been complaining loudly for a while now about the lack of speed, and other things. If I was a McDonald’s franchise owner, I’d be complaining loudly too. Read More

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4 things small business owners NEED help doing

Posted by devan under Finance
From http://www.enmast.com 3476 days ago
Made Hot by: businessgross on October 28, 2014 1:50 pm

Stop trying to be super man/super woman! You need help with some parts of your business -- especially the ones that deal with numbers and analyzing data... Read More

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Will the End of a Tax Loophole Kill Off Irish Business? - Pacific Standard: The Science of Society

Posted by thursdayb under Taxes
From http://www.psmag.com 3476 days ago
Made Hot by: luvhealthcare on October 28, 2014 12:16 pm

U.S. technology giants have constructed international offices in Dublin in order to take advantage of favorable tax policies that are now changing. But Ireland might have enough other draws to keep them there even when costs climb. Read More