By Caron Beesley. Looking to drum up business with a call campaign? Before you dial, you should be aware of the government’s Do Not Call rules. Most of us probably have a loose interpretation of Do Not Call rules and requirements, assuming that as long as “an existing business relationship” exists
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Running a Telemarketing or Call Campaign? Make Sure you Observe “Do Not Call” Rules
Posted by SBA.gov under LegalFrom http://www.sba.gov 4406 days ago
3 Tips for Growing Your Business During Tough Times
Posted by SBA.gov under ManagementFrom http://www.sba.gov 4408 days ago
Made Hot by: Small Business News on April 10, 2012 5:00 am
By Caron Beesley. The idea of starting a business during a recession or growing a business during tough times may sound like the ultimate challenge for any entrepreneur or small business owner. Independent strategies for survival and growth vary, but there are many common denominators and tactics c
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SBA Surety Bonds, Pt. 4: Giving Contractors and Surety Providers a Faster, More Convenient Application Process
Posted by SBA.gov under FinanceFrom http://www.sba.gov 4411 days ago
Contractors and surety bond providers: Did you know the SBA guarantees surety bonds? For both small business contractors and surety agents alike, working with SBA to secure a surety bond guarantee can offer valuable benefits. What’s more, applying for the program is fast – the average application
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What Your Small Business Needs to Know About The Facebook Timeline
Posted by SBA.gov under Social MediaFrom http://www.sba.gov 4411 days ago
By Anita Campbell. As of March 30, 2012 – like it or not – your Facebook page for your business changed. If you had a custom Welcome tab, as many small businesses did -- one that said “Like our Page” or had a special offer -- it is no longer the first thing that people visiting your Facebook page
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Let’s Celebrate National Small Business Week – Together, Online and in your Community!
Posted by SBA.gov under ManagementFrom http://www.sba.gov 4412 days ago
By Caron Beesley. Next month our nation’s entrepreneurs will come together in Washington, D.C., and virtually via the Internet for a three-day celebration of National Small Business Week – the 49th straight year. The centerpiece of a variety of week-long celebrations is the annual National Small Bu
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SBA Surety Bonds, Pt. 3: How Surety Companies Can Partner with SBA
Posted by SBA.gov under FinanceFrom http://www.sba.gov 4412 days ago
SBA guarantees surety bonds for small businesses unable to secure a surety bond through other means – and both small businesses and surety companies can benefit from working with SBA.
This, the third blog in our series, helps surety companies and agents understand the benefits of SBA’ Read More
This, the third blog in our series, helps surety companies and agents understand the benefits of SBA’ Read More
Entrepreneurial Couples – Tax and Legal Considerations for Spouses in Business
Posted by SBA.gov under ManagementFrom http://www.sba.gov 4413 days ago
By Caron Beesley. Entrepreneurial couples are very common – the Wall Street Journal says a third of family businesses are husband and wife teams – and they represent a dynamic force in the small business world. However when spouses go into business together their are several tax and legal implicati
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SBA Surety Bonds, Pt. 2: Applying is Easier than You Think
Posted by SBA.gov under FinanceFrom http://www.sba.gov 4413 days ago
Are you a small contractor bidding on work that requires a surety bond? Or, do you have questions about what a surety bond is, why you might need one, and how to get one? This blog is the second in our series on SBA’s Surety Bond Guarantee Program and how your small contracting business can use SB
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SBA Surety Bonds, Pt. 1: What’s A Surety Bond, and When Do I Need One?
Posted by SBA.gov under LegalFrom http://www.sba.gov 4414 days ago
Are you a contractor bidding on work that requires a surety bond? Do you have questions about what a surety bond is, why you might need one, and how to get one? In this blog, Part 1 in our series on SBA’s Surety Bond Guarantee Program, we’ll go over the basics: how surety bonds work; why your busi
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Last-Minute Tax Tips for Small Business – How to Deduct and File Correctly (and Keep the Tax Man From Your Door)
Posted by SBA.gov under TaxesFrom http://www.sba.gov 4415 days ago
By Caron Beesley. Because of a quirk with a local holiday in the District of Columbia, April 17th is the deadline to file your 2011 small business taxes this year. Whether you use the services of an accountant or file your own taxes, there are still some things you can do to ensure you file properl
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