The Role of Technology in Business An Original Article from bookfresh.com Technology in business is a growing necessity. As the years go by, the business world is leaning more and more toward it, making it almost impossible to separate the two from each other. Innovation breeds business, and since technology paves the way for it, […]
4 Ways to Use Google Hangouts in Your Business An Original Article from SBA.gov Small business people still seem to be in the process of catching on to Google+, the social network created by Google. Google has made a number of moves to encourage people to use Google+. It has tied in several applications to […]
7 Ways to Increase Foot Traffic to your Small Business An Original Article from SBA.gov Late last year, I hosted a web chat with the SBA offering holiday marketing tips and ideas to small business owners. And while many business owners submitted questions relating specifically to the holidays, a large percentage of the questions centered […]
Tips for Veteran Owned Small Businesses An Original Article from SBA.gov Are you a veteran-owned small business and thinking of selling to your former boss – the U.S. federal government? Part of the mission of the SBA is to provide assistance to veterans and service-disabled veterans who return home to start, resume or grow their […]
Take on Venture Capital and Keep Control of Start-Up An Original Article from SBA.gov Considering options for funding your start-up? Wondering if now is the right time to seek venture capital, but worried about losing control of your business? Here are some tips for weighing your funding options, finding the right venture capital firm for […]
Fringe Benefits An Original Article from SBA.gov You love your staff and want to show it by giving them more in a tangible way. Increasing their pay may not be the best strategy for you or your employees. Added pay is taxable to employees, so they net less (how much less depends on their tax […]
Paying Yourself When You Start a Business An Original Article from Businessweek.com (Clarifies sixth paragraph to show two types of taxes would be owed.) I recently formed a recording studio as an LLC, but I am anxious about all the income going into accounts receivable and having less immediate income for me and my family. […]
Ex-Im Bank An Original Article from exim.gov Ex-Im Bank is focused on helping U.S. small businesses and has a dedicated team to assist them. In fiscal 2011 Ex-Im Bank supported a record $6 billion in small business exports. On average, 87% of transactions benefit small business exporters of U.S.-made goods and services and no transaction […]
Export Loans – SBA An Original Article from SBA.gov Financing Your Small Business Exports Many small businesses think they are too small to compete in the world market. In fact, 97 percent of all exporters are small businesses. The federal government has loans, insurance and grant programs to help you become an exporter or expand […]
Exporting – SBA An Original Article from SBA.gov Small businesses looking to increase sales and profit are taking their businesses global. SBA provides counseling, training and financing to support small business export opportunities. US Export Assistance Centers USEACs provide export assistance and counseling for small businesses. Export Loans SBA provides a number of loan programs […]
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