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Dear US-Based Small Business Owner: It is Time to Get Your Books Ready for Year End - http://www.smbceo.com

Posted by ivanpw under Taxes
From http://www.smbceo.com 3760 days ago
Made Hot by: problogger78 on January 13, 2014 8:09 pm

If you do not have your tax paperwork in order, then you will be in for a real slap in the face when business resumes full-swing in the New Year. Read More

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Being A Selective Franchisor

Posted by franpro under Franchises
From http://www.franchisedirect.com 3759 days ago
Made Hot by: problogger78 on January 13, 2014 8:08 pm

a franchise is NOT an independent business. The franchisee buys the opportunity to run a business based on the franchisor’s established operational methods, often detailed in an operations manual. Read More

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3 Ways to Make the Most of Your Pricing Strategy

Posted by SBA.gov under Finance
From http://blog.score.org 3762 days ago
Made Hot by: PMVirtual on January 12, 2014 10:47 pm

Pricing products and services is sometimes an issue that causes entrepreneurs the most strife. How do you establish pricing to keep your business competitive and profitable – to make sure you stay in business? Help keep your business out of a pricing pickle with these considerations. Read More

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Three Accounting Tips for Successful Small Businesses

Posted by benchaccounting under Finance
From http://blog.shoeboxed.com 3761 days ago
Made Hot by: robinandy58 on January 12, 2014 3:42 pm

Try these simple accounting tips to streamline your small business operations, improve your bottom line, and free up some valuable time! Read More

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Forecast Points to Strengthening World Economies in 2014

Posted by megantotka under Finance
From http://www.chamberofcommerce.com 3759 days ago
Made Hot by: deanuk on January 10, 2014 3:10 pm

Mercer’s Global Compensation Planning Report surveyed companies in over 100 countries to predict GDP, inflation, real pay increases, and unemployment for the new year. Read More

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3 Common Small Business Financing Myths Dispelled

Posted by 27will under Finance
From http://horizonbusinessfunding.com 3766 days ago
Made Hot by: thecorneroffice on January 9, 2014 7:45 pm

Unless you have already set out to obtain small business capital, you many still have some misconceptions surrounding small business financing and how it is obtained. Here are three of the most common myths debunked. Read More

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Fast Answers About 1099 Forms for Independent Workers

Posted by airabongco under Taxes
From http://smallbiztrends.com 3761 days ago
Made Hot by: steefen on January 9, 2014 11:11 am

Want to know when and how you can file a 1099 form? Here is an article that can teach you how to do just that. This is a simple guide on the 1099 form and how to file it. Read More

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The Franchise Trends For 2014

Posted by franpro under Franchises
From http://www.franchisebizplans.com 3765 days ago
Made Hot by: NolanGreen on January 8, 2014 10:53 pm

Here they are: The top franchise trends for 2014. I write this article every year and this year features a trend that future franchise owners everywhere will like. Check out the short video I did describing it. Read More

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Future Franchise Stars?

Posted by franpro under Franchises
From http://www.franchisedirect.com 3768 days ago
Made Hot by: Webdev1 on January 7, 2014 12:38 am

What is more exciting than big hopes for franchising in the year ahead? Success can beget success and trends this year indicate likely shifts for tomorrow as we look forward to what’s ahead. Check out Franchise Direct. Read More

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5 Ways to Prepare a Business to Sell for a Higher Price

Posted by Exit Promise under Finance
From http://exitpromise.com 3767 days ago
Made Hot by: bloggerpalooza on January 7, 2014 12:28 am

The reasons for selling a business are many and varied; in the end, however, the desired result is the same – money. So how does one go about maximizing profit when selling a business? The obvious answer is to sell when the business is doing well. A thriving business will excite buyer demand. M Read More