Today is International Youth Day – so what better way to celebrate than to talk about the incredible potential of our young entrepreneurs? In 2012, young entrepreneurs ages 20-34 comprised more than a quarter of the total new entrepreneurship activity in the United States (according to the Kauffman Foundation). That was 26 percent of first-time […]
Business USA Our “Start a Business” wizard provides a checklist for emerging businesses that is prepared according to specific characteristics of their business. The customized checklist includes licensing and permit information for your state, a tool to develop a business plan, and connections with local business counselors.
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. […]
Is Starting Your Own Business For You? What an incredible experience! Owning your business, being your own boss, doing what you love, working on your own time, and getting paid! Sounds exciting, but is it really for you? Do you have what it takes to be successful? Are you willing to do work for yourself? […]
Thinking of Starting a Business? An Original Article from RetirementJobs.com Why Do You Want To Do It? Have you always wanted to start a business? Do you have a lifetime of experience to draw on? Have you seen how good businesses operate? Would you like to relive the famous story of Colonel Sanders who started […]
9 Things to Think About BEFORE You Start a Business An Original Article from Allfinancialmatters.com The economy stinks right now. Lots of people are losing their jobs. If you are one of them, should you start your own business? Only you can make that decision. That said, today’s Houston Chronicle offered 9 tips for starting […]
An Original Article from Small Business Administration (SBA.gov) Starting your own business can be an exciting and rewarding experience. It can offer numerous advantages such as being your own boss, setting your own schedule and making a living doing something you enjoy. But, becoming a successful entrepreneur requires thorough planning, creativity and hard work. Consider […]
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