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The start of the holiday season also signals the end of another year. Small businesses are gearing up for holiday sales and they’re looking for ways to minimize their tax burdens, both of which can be crucial to a business’ success in the New Year. Now is a good time to get tips and advice on how Read More

SBA has just launched a new online learning center. The learning center is a redesigned, online learning portal for small business entrepreneurs. It has a streamlined, searchable catalog of small business educational resources including self-paced courses, videos and web sessions. The resources may Read More

According to a recent report by Gartner, by 2014, organizations that refuse to communicate with customers by social media will face the same level of wrath as those that ignore today's basic demand that they respond to emails and phone calls. The message is clear: You need to use social media not j Read More

Do your employees drive commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) as part of your business operations? If they do, it’s important that you and they know about stringent regulations that went into effect nationwide in early 2012, restricting the use of handheld cellular phones while driving. Read More

Do you operate a single “owner” or member limited liability company (LLC)? Thinking of forming a multi-member LLC? Either way, you’re likely to have questions about how your business is, or will be, taxed. Here’s what you need to know.
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Part of the mission of the SBA is to provide assistance to veterans and service-disabled veterans who return home to start, resume, or further grow their businesses. In fact, SBA supports Veteran business owners through entrepreneurial training and mentoring, access to capital, and business develo Read More

By Anita Campbell. Social media, as with anything new, is sometimes misunderstood. People either overinflate or underestimate the value and importance of it. And that’s not the only things they get wrong. Often they misunderstand what it takes to incorporate social media into your marketing. Here Read More

Autumn and the holidays are the high season for events, from holiday parties and private shopping events to turkey trots and fall festivals. It’s time to consider hosting or sponsoring an event this holiday season as a way to stand out from the crowd during this busy time. But how do you get the be Read More

If you hold patents, have patents pending or are thinking of filing a patent, then it’s time for you to get to know the details of the most significant reform of the U.S. patent system in more than a century. In September 2012, the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act (AIA) was signed into law, signalin Read More

The average cost of starting a business is $30,000, according to a 2009 study by the Kauffman Foundation. But whether your cash comes from savings or financing, watching how you spend your money is critical to the success of your venture. This means establishing boundaries and habits that ensure yo Read More