By Caron Beesley. So, you filed your small business tax return and are breathing a sigh of relief that tax season is finally over – only to find that the IRS has just dropped a letter in your mailbox.
Not all notices from the IRS indicate that an audit is coming your way. What if your
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How to Identify and Correct Common Mistakes on Your Small Business Tax Return
Posted by SBA.gov under TaxesFrom http://www.sba.gov 4393 days ago
How To Succeed In The Government Marketplace
Posted by SBA.gov under ManagementFrom http://smallbiztrends.com 4394 days ago
SBA's new guest blog at SmallBizTrends.com. If your small business is interested in selling to Uncle Sam, take a look at these resources and follow this four-step plan that summarizes the process of entering the federal marketplace.
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SBA & Dept. of Ed to Host Twitter Q&A Session: Connecting Grads to Resources to Help Them Startup
Posted by SBA.gov under NewsFrom http://www.sba.gov 4396 days ago
By Karen Mills. Graduation season is right around the corner and to help grads that are looking to start a small business, SBA and the U.S. Department of Education will host a Twitter Q & A Session on April 25 at 2pm EDT connecting soon-to-be grads or recent grads to resources to help them startup,
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Is Google Plus Right for Your Small Business?
Posted by SBA.gov under Social MediaFrom http://www.sba.gov 4397 days ago
Made Hot by: steeldawn on April 20, 2012 2:42 pm
By Caron Beesley. Are you wondering whether it’s worth investing time and resources in yet another social network? As more and more social networks come online (Pinterest anyone?) is it really worth the effort to branch out and jump on every social media bandwagon that comes along?
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Starting a Mobile Food Concession Business? Be Sure to Follow the Rules of the Road
Posted by SBA.gov under ManagementFrom http://www.sba.gov 4398 days ago
By Caron Beesley. Starting a mobile food concession business has its advantages – the rent is cheaper, staff overhead is lower, and you can move to follow the profits. You''ll also have to heed laws and regulations that apply when you take your business to the streets. Here’s what you need to know
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Marketing to Customers in a Post-Recession Economy
Posted by SBA.gov under MarketingFrom http://www.sba.gov 4399 days ago
By Rieva Lesonsky. The Great Recession officially ended in 2009, but it sure didn't feel that way for most consumers (or businesses). Now, however, the economy finally is on an upward trajectory, with consumer sentiment, business hiring plans and employment data all looking up. Whether your company
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How to Find an Accountant Who Can Help Your Small Business over the Long Haul
Posted by SBA.gov under ManagementFrom http://www.sba.gov 4400 days ago
By Caron Beesley. Just filed your taxes and wished you’d had the help of an accountant? Unhappy with your current accountant? Here are some tips for finding and choosing an accountant you can trust with your small business numbers and rely on for solid financial advice throughout the year.
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3 Ways to Get the Equipment You Need Without Going Broke
Posted by SBA.gov under ManagementFrom http://www.sba.gov 4403 days ago
By Barbara Weltman. Need a new desk? A file cabinet? Machinery? A truck? Instead of simply buying a brand new item from your local dealer, consider some alternative ways to get what you need for little or no money. Here are three strategies to help you.
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The Early Years of Entrepreneurship: A Step-by-Step Approach to Surviving and Thriving
Posted by SBA.gov under StartupsFrom http://www.sba.gov 4404 days ago
Made Hot by: MindCircusMedia on April 16, 2012 3:38 am
By Caron Beesley. Entrepreneur and founder of The Body Shop Anita Roddick once said: “Nobody talks about entrepreneurship as survival, but that's exactly what it is and what nurtures creative thinking.” The first few years of small business ownership are undoubtedly the toughest. So, what strategie
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Small Business Lending Successes
Posted by SBA.gov under FinanceFrom http://www.treasury.gov 4405 days ago
By the U.S. Treasury. Treasury today is releasing its latest report to Congress that demonstrates an increasingly positive trend in lending by institutions participating in the Small Business Lending Fund (SBLF) when compared to financial institutions that do not.
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