The Small Business Administration has launched a new Web portal designed to provide women entrepreneurs with comprehensive business information and assistance. The “a xhref= ” http://www.sba.gov/women/”> My Biz for Women website,contains information about starting and growing a small business, gaining access to capital and contracting opportunities, as well as links to other government agencies and SBA resource partners that provide…
According to a recent report from In-Stat, businesses of all sizes will spend more on wireless voice services than wireline this year. Additionally, wireless data services will make significant gains over the next several years as well. Expenditures on wireless by businesses are projected to average approximately 18% per year through 2009. The In-Stat report also found that: Mid-sized…
Marketing in a small business isn’t about attracting the attention of a mass demographic. In fact, very few small businesses are going to cater to a large generic 22-45 year old age group spread. Marketing in a small business is about targeting one person at a time. It’s about luring one new client in the door. It’s about attracting one…
The IRS is reminding small business which paid independent contractors $600 or more in 2005, that they have until Jan. 31 to send out their Forms 1099-MISC. If you fail to do this, your business cannot deduct those payments as expenses. More importantly, you could face federal fines for not complying. The 1099-MISC form does not have to be sent…
Before you hire your first employee, it may prove beneficial to you to have your employee policies in place. There are several good reasons for formulating your employee policies early. First, you can make your employees aware of the policies and procedures prior to signing on board, thus leaving little room for surprises. Secondly, written policies provide you, as the…
As a small business owner you are always trying to achieve profitability. You can watch all your expenses, but there is much bigger factor, which might account to ten times or hundred times more than any saving you can make. This should be number one quest for every small business owner. Not to loose opportunities. Teach everyone inside of your…
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