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The Affordable Care Act includes new health care reform terms used to describe parts of the law that affect small business. Understanding what these terms mean can help both self-employed individuals and small employers better navigate the law and take advantage of reforms that are helping to lowe Read More
Interested in greening your business? Today is Earth Day 2013, so what better time to consider ways in which your business can play its part in saving the planet and reaping the cost benefits of operating more sustainably.

But where do you start and what sustainability measures are rig Read More

4 Tips for 50+ Entrepreneurs

4 Tips for 50+ Entrepreneurs Avatar Posted by SBA.gov under Startups
From http://www.sba.gov 35 days ago
Made Hot by: LimeWood on April 24, 2013 12:37 am
Americans age 55 and up are the fastest growing group of new business owners in our nation today. Already, more than 7.4 million Americans over the age of 50 work for themselves. There are many resources available for these entrepreneurs who don’t want to sit idly on the sidelines, so that they can Read More
When did you last take a marketing 101 course? Don’t have enough time or perhaps you leave marketing up to others? Whatever the stage of your small business, a marketing plan can help ensure you are putting your customers at the front and center of your business. Likewise, an effective approach for Read More
Entrepreneurs over the age of 50 are one of the fastest growing groups of new business owners. If you’re ready to embark on your journey to become an entrepreneur or want to learn how you can grow your existing business, now is a great time to explore your options and SBA is here to help. This Apri Read More

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 36 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
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