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Leadership is one of those things that every successful entrepreneur must have in order to succeed, but identifying what good leadership entails may not always be clear-cut for everyone. So just what kind of leadership style should you have? Read More

Managing your cash flow sounds like a great idea, but in today’s tough times, is it possible? Absolutely. Here are a few top tips for maintaining positive cash flow. Read More

So you have a great idea that could turn into a successful company, but to get it off the ground you need some cash. But how to get investors?   Read More

ProFounder is a website that helps entrepreneurs and small businesses solicit and receive investments from their own network. Call it “community-based crowdfunding.” While similar websites focus on donations, Mauriello said ProFounder is unique in its focus on crowdfunding investments for for-profi Read More

Prices of many commodities, from cotton to corn, are on the rise. As a result, a slew of companies -- clothing retailers, industrial products manufacturers, paint distributors, etc. -- are feeling the pinch. Even the mighty McDonald’s Corp. recently indicated it might have to raise prices, thanks t Read More

I tend to believe that small businesses have a competitive advantage over larger companies. Decisions can be made in less time. Customer service is more personalized and sincere. New ideas can be approved and implemented in days instead of months. Overhead costs are also significantly less. The lis Read More

When defining the sales goals for your small business this year, it's up to you to decide what your targets will be. Set a fresh goal this January to motivate yourself to try new sales tactics and expand your market. Here are some questions to ask yourself as you set your financial goals and target Read More

When you sit down with your accountant to do the taxes for your business, it's important to keep in mind that you can deduct your company's losses on your taxes -- provided that you meet certain requirements. Read More

One method the IRS uses to ensure that income is being reported is to cross check it against information returns filed by third parties reporting the income. As the “tax gap” (the spread between taxes actually collected and what should be collected) has grown, the government has created new reporti Read More

With federal and state budgets still struggling, lawmakers are looking for ways to increase the money coming into their tills. Sales taxes are about a third of total state tax collections, second only to personal income taxes as the largest source of state revenue. But the Internet Tax Nondiscrimin Read More