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It’s that time of year again—W-2, W-3 and 1099 reporting season.

The Affordable Care Act has changed things a little this year in terms of the information you must provide your employees on their W2s. Read on for an update and a refresher of other reporting obligations and how to file Read More

The 2012-2013 flu season arrived earlier than usual. As the nation braces for increased flu activity, now is the time to prepare yourself, your business, and your employees. Not only is prevention important for physical health, it may impact your bottom line if your staff are out sick. Here are som Read More

By Marco Carbajo. Did you know that a DUNS number is the most widely used number for identifying companies in the United States?

Did you also know that suppliers and creditors alike pull a Dun and Bradstreet (D&B) credit check on your business when you apply for credit? Read More

Are you doing enough to safeguard and protect your small business data? Small businesses are widely adopting data back-up practices to ensure data is retrievable should a disaster occur, but gaps remain.

Given the brutal impact of Superstorm Sandy and other disasters that ensuring you Read More

Did you start a business last year? No? Are you planning to start one this year? Did you know you can choose the tax year you intend to operate under? Choose well, because there are pros and cons for either method. The most common is the most obvious: the calendar year. However, businesses can als Read More

By Karen Mills, SBA Administrator. America’s 28 million small businesses are the backbone of our economy. This past week, the Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 delivered them some really good news.

Here are some of the key tax incentive extensions your business could be using today. Whether you’ve mad Read More

Despite the evidence of its effectiveness as a marketing tool, surveys and studies say few small businesses are making active use of social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter or LinkedIn to promote products and services. Knowing where to start is perhaps the number one obstacle holding many sma Read More

Whether you are entering into a relationship with a customer, a vendor or an independent contractor, contracts are a fact of business. You need them because they serve as legally valid agreements protecting your interests. But aren’t contracts laden with legalese? Don’t they have to be blessed by a Read More

Are you turning down work because you simply don’t have enough time or hands on-board to take it on? Thinking of hiring your first employee? Before you advertise for a new employee, proceed with caution. Hiring staff is a commitment to the future, and should be made in the context of your long-term Read More

Want to secure your first million-dollar deal in 2013? Crossing that threshold will probably mean that you’ll have to start selling to large corporate clients for the first time. It can be tough for small businesses, but not impossible. So what does it take? Here are some tips for upping your ante Read More