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It’s Time to “Spring Clean” Your Marketing Plan

It’s Time to “Spring Clean” Your Marketing Plan Avatar Posted by SBA.gov under Marketing
From http://www.sba.gov 31 days ago
Made Hot by: SimplySmallBiz on April 21, 2013 11:48 pm
By Rieva Lesonsky. Spring is here—whether it feels like it in your part of the country or not—and it’s time to refresh and renew. That applies to your marketing plan, too. Are you ready to shake it up and sweep out the cobwebs?
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One of the most frequently asked questions by prospective business incorporation filers is, “which state should I incorporate in?”

It’s a good question and the answer isn’t always clear cut. Here’s what you need to know about choosing a state in which to incorporate. Read More
By Marco Carbajo. Getting approved for a line of credit with a supplier is simply an opportunity for you to start building your company’s creditworthiness. The key to establishing positive credit is to make regular purchases using your vendor credit lines, and then paying invoices on or ahead of t Read More
Cash flow is the lifeblood of a business and critical in its growth.
But what are the basics of good cash flow management? Are there any cash flow templates you can leverage? Where does your breakeven analysis fit in? And, what strategies can you use to ensure cash is flowing, whether you ar Read More
Have you ever wondered how you can get your businesses’ products stocked on the shelves of a large retailer? Retail buyers are always on the lookout for products that will appeal to their customers and complement their brand, but how do you find them and pitch your wares? Here are four tips! Read More
One of the ways in which the Affordable Care Act helps bring down costs for small employers is through the tax credit available to eligible small businesses that provide health care insurance to their employees. The credit significantly offsets the cost of providing insurance and with the 2012 tax Read More

5 Tips for Writing a Simple (and Un-Daunting) Marketing Plan

5 Tips for Writing a Simple (and Un-Daunting) Marketing Plan Avatar Posted by SBA.gov under Marketing
From http://www.sba.gov 44 days ago
Made Hot by: thecorneroffice on April 5, 2013 12:16 pm
Have you ever written a marketing plan for your business? Do you keep putting off the task? The good news is that a marketing plan needn’t be encyclopedic or overly time consuming to prepare. Here are five tips for developing a basic marketing plan that can be applied to discrete activities such as Read More
Are you thinking of hiring overseas-based employees? Labor laws will likely differ from those in the U.S., so it’s important to understand those laws before you make your first overseas hire. For example, U.S. “at-will” employment laws don’t apply overseas. What other factors of foreign labor law s Read More

10 Small Business Tax Deductions You Shouldn’t Ignore

10 Small Business Tax Deductions You Shouldn’t Ignore Avatar Posted by SBA.gov under Taxes
From http://smallbiztrends.com 46 days ago
Made Hot by: thecorneroffice on April 3, 2013 12:58 pm
Tax season is here, and it’s time to rifle through your business expense records and make the most of any legitimate small business tax deductions you can claim to lower your overall taxable income. Unfortunately, many taxpayers who qualify for a variety of deductions—most notably the home office d Read More

What Home-Office Deductions Can Your Small Business Claim and How?

What Home-Office Deductions Can Your Small Business Claim and How?  Avatar Posted by SBA.gov under Taxes
From http://www.sba.gov 47 days ago
Made Hot by: bizyolk on April 6, 2013 5:03 am
More than half of all U.S. businesses are based out of an owner’s home, and with this year’s tax season deadlines fast approaching, you may be wondering if your business qualifies for the deduction.

To help business owners understand more about this important deduction, SBA sat down wi Read More
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While improving personal finances is certainly the motive behind why many entrepreneurs and small business owners start … More
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