Business Incorporation News Archive
Attracting Venture Capital Investment Through Knowledge And Determination
Filing a business, in retrospect, may be one of the easier aspects of forming a company.
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Creative Ways To Keep Employees Happy
In the past, the choice to offer employees a pay raise was much simpler than it is currently.
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The Role Of Websites In Incorporating A Business
Entrepreneurs filing a business in today's market environment are fully aware of how important it is to maintain a comprehensive and appealing website, as a company's web presence serves as its main promotional force.
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Past News
Equipment Financing A Mixed Bag
Date: Mon, May 23rd, 2011 11:39:28 pm | Categories: Small Business News, Managing a Business
Businesses and entrepreneurs forming a corporation invested more capital in equipment in April.
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Study Evaluates SMBs Financing Preferences
Date: Mon, May 23rd, 2011 11:37:17 pm | Categories: Small Business News, Business Incorporation
A new survey of small businesses' financing preferences shows banks to be the ideal source of working capital.
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'Greening' The Print And Marketing Industries
Date: Mon, May 23rd, 2011 11:35:34 pm | Categories: Small Business News, Managing a Business
The U.S. printing industry has received some criticism in recent years, with many consumers and business leaders pointing to it as inherently unsustainable or environmentally harmful.
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Postcards For Small Business Marketing
Date: Mon, May 23rd, 2011 11:33:49 pm | Categories: Managing a Business, Starting a Business
When forming a corporation, it is easy to get lost in some of the bureaucratic processes and forget about the creative demands of marketing.
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SBA Concludes Small Business Week
Date: Fri, May 20th, 2011 11:57:17 pm | Categories: Small Business News, Business Incorporation
Friday marks the final day of National Small Business Week - a week long celebration of the country's small companies.
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Labor Department Figures Suggest Entrepreneurs Should Get A DBA In Texas
Date: Fri, May 20th, 2011 11:56:20 pm | Categories: Small Business News, Starting a Business
Entrepreneurs may want to register a business in Texas in coming months, as economic conditions continue to favor the Lone Star State as an ideal business environment.
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Businesses Should Incorpoate Integrated Marketing This Year
Date: Fri, May 20th, 2011 11:53:54 pm | Categories: Small Business News, Starting a Business
Filing a business is gradually becoming a less onerous task, as the credit market improves and consumers begin to spend more, providing entrepreneurs with a greater degree of business confidence.
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Summer Hiring To Remain Level, Survey Finds
Date: Thu, May 19th, 2011 11:02:43 pm | Categories: Small Business News, Starting a Business
The summer job market seems to be on par with last year, according to a report released Wednesday by CareerBuilder, suggesting startup and business incorporation activity is progressing with limited hiring plans.
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Survey: More The Half Of Small Firms Invested In Tech This Year
Date: Thu, May 19th, 2011 11:00:06 pm | Categories: Small Business News, Managing a Business
Especially over the past decade or so, the U.S. has shifted toward an innovation- and technology-based economy.
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Hiring Tips For Filing A Business
Date: Thu, May 19th, 2011 10:57:32 pm | Categories: Managing a Business, Starting a Business
Entrepreneurs looking to form an LLC in the current job market have likely faced a strong pool of candidates, what with unemployment at 9 percent and the outlook suggesting gradual improvement in coming months.
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Email Still Top Content Sharing Tool
Date: Wed, May 18th, 2011 11:07:11 pm | Categories: Small Business News, Managing a Business
Marketers may want to consider the various ways that they incorporate customers' and prospects' contact preferences.
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Pew: Most Business Cards Do Not Incorporate CARD Act Provisions
Date: Wed, May 18th, 2011 11:05:27 pm | Categories: Small Business News, Starting a Business
Entrepreneurs looking to file an LLC may want to consider some research from Pew Health Group before moving forward with applying for a business credit card.
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Manufacturing Activity Heralds Positve Outlook For The Economy
Date: Wed, May 18th, 2011 11:04:23 pm | Categories: Small Business News, Business Incorporation
Entrepreneurs looking to get a DBA may find confidence in recent figures from the Institute for Supply Management that suggest the U.S. economy will continue to grow through 2011.
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Debate Continues Over Small Business Lending Fund
Date: Tue, May 17th, 2011 10:50:01 pm | Categories: Small Business News, Managing a Business
Entrepreneurs filing a business may be finding greater access to credit, but recent trends suggest demand is down.
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Hiring Plans Up Among SMBs Looking To File A DBA
Date: Tue, May 17th, 2011 10:48:44 pm | Categories: Small Business News, Starting a Business
Earlier this week, the National Association for Business Economics scaled back its GDP growth projections for the year.
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Nearly Three-Quarters Of Small Firms Engaged In Social Media
Date: Tue, May 17th, 2011 10:47:22 pm | Categories: Small Business News, Managing a Business
Social media continues to dominate the small business landscape, and it seems as if more and more firms are incorporating a business with the web as their sole marketing outlet.
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CEOs Cautiously Optimistc About Economy, CNN Reports
Date: Mon, May 16th, 2011 11:36:12 pm | Categories: Small Business News, Starting a Business
Business incorporation, employment and startup activity is projected to grow over the next year, according to the results of a survey released by CNN Money this week.
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Economic Forecast For 2011 Scaled Down
Date: Mon, May 16th, 2011 8:40:17 pm | Categories: Small Business News, Business Incorporation
Economists have scaled back their expectations for the U.S. economy this year, as rising commodity prices are projected to continue to rack consumer confidence, business incorporation and spending activity.
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Bringing In Connectors When Growing Or Filing A Business
Date: Mon, May 16th, 2011 8:38:51 pm | Categories: Managing a Business, Starting a Business
With recent improvements in U.S. credit and hiring markets, one can bet that a number of small businesses are looking to the ongoing economic recovery as a time to incorporate their own sort of rebound.
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Small Firms Should Incorporate Dual Print/Digital Strategies
Date: Mon, May 16th, 2011 8:37:35 pm | Categories: Managing a Business, Starting a Business
The emergence of digital media has led many to assume that print channels would eventually be left by the wayside or even rendered obsolete - at least among cash-strapped entrepreneurs filing a business.
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Small Business Week To Be Held Next Week
Date: Fri, May 13th, 2011 11:04:25 pm | Categories: Small Business News, Starting a Business
President Barack Obama praised the nation's small businesses Friday ahead of National Small Business Week.
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Consumer Confidence Up In May
Date: Fri, May 13th, 2011 9:06:44 pm | Categories: Small Business News, Business Incorporation
Consumer confidence grew for the month of May, suggesting that Americans are spending more in light of substantial job creation.
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Incorporate A Story Into Your Marketing Strategy
Date: Fri, May 13th, 2011 9:05:31 pm | Categories: Managing a Business, Starting a Business
While the effects of the recession continue to rack the housing, jobs and credit market, the retail sector appears to be improving at a gradual but steady pace.
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Leading Executives: Economy Looks Good In The Long Term
Date: Thu, May 12th, 2011 11:46:51 pm | Categories: Small Business News, Managing a Business
A survey of leading chief executives in the U.S. released Thursday suggests a majority of business leaders are optimistic about the long-term prospects of the U.S. economy.
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April Retail Sales Good News For Recent DBA Filings
Date: Thu, May 12th, 2011 8:48:46 pm | Categories: Small Business News, Starting a Business
Retail entrepreneurs forming a corporation in April largely experienced higher revenue, as the U.S. Commerce Department reported Thursday that sales in the sector grew for the tenth consecutive month.
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Survey Shows Value Of Incorporating Good Customer Service
Date: Wed, May 11th, 2011 11:17:10 pm | Categories: Small Business News, Managing a Business
Retail entrepreneurs filing a business may be discouraged by recent fluctuations in consumer activity.
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Gathering The Will To Form A Corporation
Date: Wed, May 11th, 2011 11:15:58 pm | Categories: Starting a Business, Getting a DBA
Filing a business may be an intimidating prospect for professionals who are tired of their job or see it as a departure from their career ambitions.
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Survey: More Than Half Of Firms To Increase Social Media Budgets
Date: Wed, May 11th, 2011 8:18:15 pm | Categories: Small Business News, Managing a Business
Yet another survey on the role of social media in businesses' marketing and CRM operations suggests usage of the networking phenomenon is only expected to grow in coming years.
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NFIB Report Casts Doubts On Small Business Hiring
Date: Tue, May 10th, 2011 11:41:20 pm | Categories: Small Business News, Starting a Business
Entrepreneurs incorporating a business in April were likely stricken with decaying confidence.
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Fed Gov: Conditions For Small Business DBA Filing Improving
Date: Tue, May 10th, 2011 8:37:01 pm | Categories: Small Business News, Business Incorporation
Entrepreneurs filing a business this month may want to consider recent remarks from Federal Reserve Governor Elizabeth Duke.
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CardHub: Bank Of America Best Small Business Credit Card Issuer
Date: Mon, May 9th, 2011 11:55:10 pm | Categories: Small Business News, Managing a Business
Small business owners and entrepreneurs filing a business may want to consider the results of a recent survey by CardHub.com that discloses the relative small-business-friendliness of the country's top credit card issuers.
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Flat Consumer Spending Worries Some Analysts
Date: Mon, May 9th, 2011 8:32:08 pm | Categories: Small Business News, Starting a Business
This week's Gallup consumer spending report may reignite debate over the state of the economic recovery and how it is impacting confidence, spending and business incorporation activity.
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Incorporate A Variety Of Strategies To Grow Your Business
Date: Mon, May 9th, 2011 8:30:01 pm | Categories: Small Business News, Starting a Business
Entrepreneurs forming a corporation within the past few years have likely faced a number of challenges stemming from the recession.
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Study Reveals Small Business' DBA Filing Trends
Date: Fri, May 6th, 2011 11:50:57 pm | Categories: Small Business News, Business Incorporation, Getting a DBA
A company's DBA filing is an important factor in determining a business entity's legal, tax and financial liability structure, the forms of which serve to benefit proprietors according to the size and scope of their operations.
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April Jobs Report A Mixed Bag
Date: Fri, May 6th, 2011 9:07:32 pm | Categories: Small Business News, Starting a Business
Private businesses and entrepreneurs looking to incorporate or get a DBA in April hired in larger numbers than the previous month, according to data released Friday from the U.S. Department of Labor.
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In Observing Economic Trends, Incorporate Wider Picture
Date: Fri, May 6th, 2011 9:06:05 pm | Categories: Small Business News, Starting a Business
A number of economists received the news of Thursday's ADP National Employment Report with mild optimism.
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Texas The Best State To Get A DBA, American CEOs Say
Date: Fri, May 6th, 2011 4:35:10 pm | Categories: Small Business News, Managing a Business, Starting a Business
Entrepreneurs looking to incorporate a business may want to look to the Lone Star State, suggests a new survey released Thursday by Chief Executive magazine.
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Private Employment Report Shows Gain In April
Date: Thu, May 5th, 2011 11:54:45 pm | Categories: Managing a Business, Starting a Business
Entrepreneurs looking to get a DBA have been hiring in larger numbers in April.
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Brand Advocates Are Ideal Marketing Tools
Date: Thu, May 5th, 2011 8:49:42 pm | Categories: Small Business News, Starting a Business
Social media, email and mobile marketing have served to put a greater portion of control back into the hands of consumers.
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FedEx: Nearly Two-Thirds Of SMBs Confident In Business Prospects
Date: Wed, May 4th, 2011 11:09:13 pm | Categories: Small Business News, Starting a Business
DBA filing is one of the more simple tasks associated with starting a company.
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Entrepreneurs, Startups And Public Speaking Events
Date: Wed, May 4th, 2011 8:19:59 pm | Categories: Managing a Business, Starting a Business
Any entrepreneurs who is filing a business should be well prepared to deliver his or startup's unique selling point, business model or so-called "elevator pitch" at a moment's notice.
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Marketing Idea: Incorporate Direct Mail
Date: Wed, May 4th, 2011 8:18:16 pm | Categories: Managing a Business, Starting a Business
Entrepreneurs looking to form an LLC are often confused by the wide range of marketing platforms available at their disposal.
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More Small Firms Confident In Recovering Economy, Survey Finds
Date: Tue, May 3rd, 2011 10:58:34 pm | Categories: Small Business News, Starting a Business
The first quarter of 2011 has been a period of greater optimism and financial performance for small firms and entrepreneurs filing a business, according to the Capital One Small Business Barometer survey.
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Owners Should Incorporate A Narrow Services Strategy
Date: Tue, May 3rd, 2011 10:56:27 pm | Categories: Managing a Business, Starting a Business
Entrepreneurs forming a corporation in the current economic climate are likely faced with an abundance of challenges - credit, sales, DBA filing and even optimism, to name a few.
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Small Company Lending Slows Amid Growing Business Incorporation Activity
Date: Tue, May 3rd, 2011 8:19:25 pm | Categories: Small Business News, Starting a Business
While Intuit released its Employment Index Monday, showing hiring among small businesses to be up in April, Thomson Reuters and PayNet released its lending index.
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Small Business Incorporation Observing Greater Hiring, Intuit Reports
Date: Mon, May 2nd, 2011 11:19:33 pm | Categories: Small Business News, Starting a Business
Small businesses and entrepreneurs looking to get a DBA in April hired in larger numbers, suggests a new report released Monday by Intuit.
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Research Shows How Businesses Incorporate Mobile, Search And Social Media
Date: Mon, May 2nd, 2011 11:18:15 pm | Categories: Small Business News, Managing a Business
Market research firm Econsultancy recently released its 2011 State of Search Marketing Report.
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Incorporating A Business And Social Entrepreneurship
Date: Mon, May 2nd, 2011 7:59:02 pm | Categories: Business Incorporation, Managing a Business
While the Kauffman Foundation recently reported that entrepreneurial and business incorporation activity in the U.S. reached a 15-year high in 2010, one segment of this sector seems to be growing at an even faster pace: social entrepreneurship.
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Finding Talent Among The New Wave Of College Graduates
Date: Mon, May 2nd, 2011 7:57:32 pm | Categories: Managing a Business, Starting a Business
With a massive pool of college graduates entering the workforce in coming months, many startup companies will begin looking for the top brass of young workers to help them with forming an LLC and growing their companies.
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Small Business Owners Incorporating IPads And Smartphones
Date: Fri, Apr 29th, 2011 10:57:06 pm | Categories: Small Business News, Managing a Business
Entrepreneurs filing a business are increasingly employing tablet computers - specifically the Apple iPad - to aid in their operations, according to a recent survey by The Business Journals.
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SMBs' Use Of Cloud Services To Skyrocket
Date: Fri, Apr 29th, 2011 10:55:20 pm | Categories: Small Business News, Starting a Business
Cloud computing may be the most lucrative market to emerge in recent years.
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Market Outlook: Incorporate New Strategies In Recovering Economy
Date: Fri, Apr 29th, 2011 8:13:25 pm | Categories: Small Business News, Starting a Business
Entrepreneurs looking to get a DBA in the commercial printing sector may want to consider a few things before moving ahead with incorporation.
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2011 SMB Hiring Doubling 2010 Rate
Date: Thu, Apr 28th, 2011 8:21:11 pm | Categories: Small Business News, Starting a Business
Hiring among entrepreneurs forming a corporation and small businesses this year has created twice as many jobs as it did last year, as firms in the finance and technology sector led major upswings in employment in recent months.
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Financing And Incorporating A Business In The Tech Startup Sector
Date: Thu, Apr 28th, 2011 8:20:23 pm | Categories: Small Business News, Starting a Business
In many ways, the U.S. tech startup sector has served as the lifeline of the economy during the recession.
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Businesses Should Incorporate Customer Demand Into Social Media
Date: Thu, Apr 28th, 2011 8:19:22 pm | Categories: Small Business News, Managing a Business
According to a recent study by Social Media Examiner, 90 percent of businesses find social media to be an important part of their operations.
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Study: Entrepreneurs Filing A Business Remain Distrustful Of Economy
Date: Wed, Apr 27th, 2011 10:38:13 pm | Categories: Small Business News, Business Incorporation, Starting a Business
Even as the economy begins to show major signs of recovery, small business owners overall are much less confident in the U.S. economy.
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Consumer Sentiment Drives Business Incorporation, Not The Industry
Date: Wed, Apr 27th, 2011 8:17:58 pm | Categories: Small Business News, Starting a Business
It seems like the world is changing at an ever-increasing pace, with entrepreneurship and business incorporation trends favoring innovation over production and ideas over habits.
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Survey Shows Small Businesses Not Incorporating Enough Effort Into Website Maintenance
Date: Wed, Apr 27th, 2011 8:15:51 pm | Categories: Small Business News, Starting a Business
Nearly a third of small businesses are unhappy with their websites, according to a recent survey by the Small Business Authority.
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Wells Fargo/Gallup: Small Business Optimism Dips In Second Quarter
Date: Wed, Apr 27th, 2011 4:50:16 pm | Categories: Small Business News, Starting a Business
Entrepreneurs forming a corporation in recent weeks have likely been stuck by a lag in confidence.
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Financing Options For Entrepreneurs Filing A Business
Date: Tue, Apr 26th, 2011 9:40:45 pm | Categories: Small Business News, Managing a Business, Starting a Business
Most entrepreneurs point to financing as the primary challenge in forming a corporation and maintaining its operations.
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Contemporary Marketing Tips For New Business Filings
Date: Tue, Apr 26th, 2011 9:39:00 pm | Categories: Small Business News, Starting a Business
Marketing and advertising is an important aspect of incorporating a business, as it is the method through which consumers are notified of a company's products and services.
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The Role Of Websites In Incorporating A Business
Date: Tue, Apr 26th, 2011 4:28:24 pm | Categories: Managing a Business, Starting a Business
Entrepreneurs filing a business in today's market environment are fully aware of how important it is to maintain a comprehensive and appealing website, as a company's web presence serves as its main promotional force.
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Digital Media Accumulates Largest Share Of Ad Revenue
Date: Mon, Apr 25th, 2011 11:37:34 pm | Categories: Small Business News, Starting a Business
Digital and web-based media is increasingly becoming the way of the new world, as it slowly comes to envelope all aspects of business incorporation, advertising, news and entertainment.
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Incorporate Plans For Rapid Growth
Date: Mon, Apr 25th, 2011 8:20:34 pm | Categories: Managing a Business, Starting a Business
Growth is the ultimate goal of any small company or new business filing, but sometimes expansion can be a curse in disguise.
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Finance Business Incorporation And The Emerging Green Marketing Field
Date: Mon, Apr 25th, 2011 8:18:37 pm | Categories: Managing a Business, Starting a Business
Entrepreneurs looking to form an LLC in the finance industry may be increasingly pressured into "going green."
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Executives Optimistic About Filing A Business In Silicon Valley
Date: Fri, Apr 22nd, 2011 11:00:27 pm | Categories: Small Business News, Business Incorporation
What may be the most important region for business incorporation in the country, Silicon Valley, seems to be making greater strides emerging from the recession.
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Green Tips For Entrepreneurs Forming A Corporation
Date: Fri, Apr 22nd, 2011 8:23:47 pm | Categories: Managing a Business, Starting a Business
When filing a business, entrepreneurs are faced with a number of financing challenges.
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Startup Business Filings More Optimistic Than Last Year
Date: Fri, Apr 22nd, 2011 8:22:12 pm | Categories: Small Business News, Starting a Business
Startups and entrepreneurs filing a business appear to be much more optimistic than they were last year, according to the Startup Outlook 2011 survey released Friday by Silicon Valley Bank.
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Facebook And AmEx To Hold Contest To Boost Small Business Incorporation
Date: Thu, Apr 21st, 2011 11:43:20 pm | Categories: Small Business News, Business Incorporation
American Express OPEN - the financial services giant's small business wing - and Facebook are collaborating to host a contest for small companies across the nation.
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Cloud Computing Business Filings To Skyrocket As Amazon Handles Disruptions
Date: Thu, Apr 21st, 2011 11:41:48 pm | Categories: Small Business News, Starting a Business
Cloud computing has become a major operational advantage for small companies and entrepreneurs forming an LLC, as it allows them to access their data through the web, allowing them to locate their business essentially anywhere.
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Become An Expert Before Forming A Corporation
Date: Thu, Apr 21st, 2011 8:38:46 pm | Categories: Managing a Business, Starting a Business
It is important that startups first understand their targeted demographics and the products they are offering, especially for cash-strapped startups.
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Filing A Business: Hobby Versus Company
Date: Thu, Apr 21st, 2011 8:37:47 pm | Categories: Business Incorporation, Managing a Business, Starting a Business
Many entrepreneurs, particularly those in the tech industry, tend to blur the line between a hobby venture and a legitimate small business.
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Top Startups Responsible For Greater Percentage Of Job Creation
Date: Wed, Apr 20th, 2011 11:46:01 pm | Categories: Small Business News, Starting a Business
While it true that small businesses employ nearly half of all private sector workers in the U.S., the top 1 percent of all startups and entrepreneurs filing a business generate 40 percent of jobs created
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Finding The Right Talent When Forming A Corporation
Date: Wed, Apr 20th, 2011 8:45:52 pm | Categories: Managing a Business, Starting a Business
Perhaps the two most important elements a startup needs are an effective marketing strategy to promote its services and a talented workforce to ensure efficient operations.
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MagnaGlobal: Direct Media Ad Revenue To Grow This Year
Date: Wed, Apr 20th, 2011 8:35:42 pm | Categories: Small Business News, Business Incorporation
Direct media advertising revenue is expected to grow by 0.8 percent this year, compared to 0.7 percent last year, reflecting surges in political activity, business incorporation trends and promotions for the 2012 Olympics.
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Calculator Will Help Businesses Save On Some Utility Costs
Date: Wed, Apr 20th, 2011 5:39:08 pm | Categories: Starting a Business
Among the many expenses a small business owner can expect to contend with as operations expand is internet service. Virtually every type of company these days requires internet connectivity to function, making the monthly bill a universal concern.
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Location, Location, Location: All States Are Not Created Equal In Business Taxes
Date: Wed, Apr 20th, 2011 5:37:41 pm | Categories: Business Incorporation
New entrepreneurs getting ready to incorporate no doubt have tax interest at least partially in mind when doing so, experts say.
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Bakery Provides Employment, Job Training Services For The Autistic, With Help From Bank
Date: Wed, Apr 20th, 2011 12:50:28 am | Categories: Starting a Business
A Columbus, Ohio, bakery started by psychologist Dr. Audrey Todd to provide job training to people with autism has thrived since its launch last July - but it might never have gotten off the ground without the help of Huntington Bancshares.
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Large Bank Leadership Can't Stop Small Business Lending Downturn In Delaware
Date: Tue, Apr 19th, 2011 1:21:20 am | Categories: Small Business News
Large banks have become increasingly central to the small business lending landscape in Delaware, a report in the News Journal said, as such institutions have steadily improved their market share since the early 2000s.
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Small Businesses Hammered By Tax Preparation Workload
Date: Tue, Apr 19th, 2011 1:19:04 am | Categories: Managing a Business
Millions of dollars every year - along with hundreds of hours of labor - are the cost of compliance with the federal tax code, according to a research team led by IBM scientists.
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Report: U.S. Companies Among Most Indebted Corporate Taxpayers In The World
Date: Fri, Apr 15th, 2011 11:19:10 pm | Categories: Small Business News, Business Incorporation, Managing a Business
Both Republicans and Democrats have tendered deficit reduction proposals to Congress in recent weeks, with each satisfying party ideals regarding taxation versus spending and few incorporating concessions for the sake of bipartisan agreement.
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Fed Governor: Perceptions Of Credit Market Slowing Demand
Date: Fri, Apr 15th, 2011 10:58:33 pm | Categories: Small Business News, Business Incorporation
Federal Reserve Governor Elizabeth Duke spoke to reporters, government officials and business leaders Thursday about the U.S. credit market, particularly how it affects small companies and the ability to incorporate a startup or form an LLC.
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Raising Money For Startup DBAs
Date: Fri, Apr 15th, 2011 8:26:23 pm | Categories: Small Business News, Business Incorporation, Starting a Business
Business incorporation, or specifically startup activity, is one of the few sectors that actually continued to flourish through the recession, likely as laid-off professionals looked to entrepreneurship to return to work.
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Whether Or Not To Incorporate A Remote Workforce
Date: Fri, Apr 15th, 2011 8:18:25 pm | Categories: Business Incorporation, Managing a Business, Starting a Business
The most obvious reason for forming a corporation that relies on a remote or cloud-based workforce is the savings involved.
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Marketing, Business Incorporation And The Squelching Of Creativity
Date: Fri, Apr 15th, 2011 8:16:21 pm | Categories: Small Business News, Business Incorporation, Starting a Business
Entrepreneurs filing a business may not be experts in the field of marketing, but at some point - even if they decide to outsource their advertising efforts - they will need to begin embracing creative promotional thought.
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What Does Obama's Budget Plan Incorporate?
Date: Thu, Apr 14th, 2011 11:40:23 pm | Categories: Small Business News, Starting a Business
After waiting for Republicans to propose a deficit reduction plan - spearheaded by House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan - President Barack Obama released his own plan Wednesday.
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Small Business Beginning To Focus On Expansion, AmEx Survey Finds
Date: Thu, Apr 14th, 2011 11:38:33 pm | Categories: Small Business News, Business Incorporation, Starting a Business
Right in time for tax season, American Express OPEN released its Small Business Monitor this week, finding business incorporation conditions to be improving drastically throughout the sector.
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Unemployment, Economic Stress, Business Incorporation Worst On West Coast, AP Report Suggests
Date: Thu, Apr 14th, 2011 7:59:47 pm | Categories: Small Business News, Starting a Business
Entrepreneurs looking to form a corporation may want to consider a location in the Midwest, the East Coast, the South or really anywhere but the West Coast.
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Consumer Confidence Versus Retail Sales
Date: Thu, Apr 14th, 2011 7:57:39 pm | Categories: Small Business News, Starting a Business
If consumer confidence has any influence over the retail sector or business incorporation rates, it has not been evidenced in two recent reports for the month of March.
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Tips For Exporting And Incorporating A Business Abroad
Date: Wed, Apr 13th, 2011 8:10:36 pm | Categories: Small Business News, Business Incorporation, Starting a Business
Last January, the Export-Import Bank of the United States launched a new campaign to help more than 5,000 small businesses expand their operations internationally, become exporting enterprises and perhaps even incorporate abroad.
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Businesses Should Incorporate Customer Loyalty Strategies
Date: Wed, Apr 13th, 2011 8:09:04 pm | Categories: Managing a Business, Starting a Business
Optimism of higher profits may be on the rise in coming months, as a recent survey by PNC found 48 percent of small firms are anticipating higher sales figures over the next six months - up from 42 percent last fall.
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Social Media Versus Blogging: Incorporate Consumers' Interests
Date: Wed, Apr 13th, 2011 8:07:26 pm | Categories: Managing a Business, Starting a Business
A recent survey by MerchantCircle found 70 percent of businesses incorporate Facebook into their marketing strategies, up from 50 percent a year ago.
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Small Business Confidence Slips In March, NFIB Reports
Date: Tue, Apr 12th, 2011 11:30:45 pm | Categories: Small Business News, Managing a Business
One of the few silver linings of the economic recession has been the increase in entrepreneurial activity stemming from laid-off professionals who sought business incorporation as a means of returning to work.
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Study Evaluates Business Filing And Tax Burdens On Small Firms
Date: Tue, Apr 12th, 2011 8:45:18 pm | Categories: Small Business News, Business Incorporation
Amid ongoing debate over the federal budget, revenue generation, healthcare reform and the looming deficit cap, the National Small Business Association released its annual Small Business Taxation Survey on Monday.
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What To Incorporate Into The Decision To Buy A Business
Date: Tue, Apr 12th, 2011 8:44:12 pm | Categories: Business Incorporation, Managing a Business, Starting a Business
This week, The Business Journals released its rankings of the best cities for small businesses, arguing Austin, Texas, to be the best city to incorporate a business.
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Rankings Point Out Small Business Suitability Of Austin - And Rest Of Texas
Date: Tue, Apr 12th, 2011 4:39:24 pm | Categories: Small Business News, Business Incorporation, Starting a Business
Texas has long been a haven for businesses incorporation.
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Small Businesses Confronted With Poor Sales And Less Credit
Date: Mon, Apr 11th, 2011 8:37:05 pm | Categories: Small Business News, Business Incorporation, Starting a Business
Entrepreneurs filing a business within the past few years have likely faced one of two major obstacles to expanding their operations: poor sales or a lack of available credit opportunities.
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Location-Based Apps May Be A Good Market For Incorporating A Business
Date: Mon, Apr 11th, 2011 8:35:19 pm | Categories: Small Business News, Business Incorporation, Starting a Business
Entrepreneurs looking to form a corporation, but unsure what industry to enter, may want to consider the blossoming mobile apps marketplace, specifically that of location-based programs and services.
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Shutdown Could Be Devastating To Small Businesses
Date: Fri, Apr 8th, 2011 11:44:54 pm | Categories: Small Business News
While a shutdown of the federal government is not yet imminent, Congress has until midnight Friday to reach an agreement over a budget deal.
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Incorporating A Business Not As Risky As Media May Suggest
Date: Fri, Apr 8th, 2011 8:32:39 pm | Categories: Business Incorporation, Starting a Business
In the U.S., entrepreneurs tend to be celebrated as ideals of American ingenuity, creativity and business incorporation.
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When It Comes To Entering Markets, First Is Not Always Best
Date: Fri, Apr 8th, 2011 8:30:41 pm | Categories: Managing a Business, Starting a Business
Small business owners and entrepreneurs filing a business often assume that first to the market means first to succeed.
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Entrepreneurs, Business Filing And Mobile Apps
Date: Thu, Apr 7th, 2011 8:36:48 pm | Categories: Small Business News, Managing a Business, Starting a Business
The data is clear: Mobile apps are here to stay.
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Startups Should Incorporate Cloud Computing In Their Operations
Date: Thu, Apr 7th, 2011 8:35:14 pm | Categories: Business Incorporation, Starting a Business
Cloud computing is one of the most important ongoing trends in technology and business incorporation.
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States With High Unemployment Leading In Startup Activity, Business Filings
Date: Wed, Apr 6th, 2011 11:40:48 pm | Categories: Small Business News, Business Incorporation, Starting a Business
Last month, the Kauffman Foundation reported that entrepreneurial activity in the U.S. reached its highest rate since the mid-1990s last year.
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How To Incorporate A Startup Social Media Strategy
Date: Wed, Apr 6th, 2011 8:52:16 pm | Categories: Business Incorporation, Managing a Business, Starting a Business
Social media marketing is one of the most cost-effective marketing tools for both large and small businesses.
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Working With Financial Intermediaries
Date: Tue, Apr 5th, 2011 10:46:13 pm | Categories: Business Incorporation, Managing a Business, Starting a Business
When filing a business, entrepreneurs and small business owners are often overwhelmed by the task of financing their operations.
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Stress, Health And New Business Filings
Date: Tue, Apr 5th, 2011 8:18:37 pm | Categories: Managing a Business, Starting a Business
Successful entrepreneurs who are filing a business understand the value of hard work.
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How To Incorporate Creativity Into A Work Environment
Date: Tue, Apr 5th, 2011 8:17:17 pm | Categories: Business Incorporation, Managing a Business
Whatever industry an entrepreneur is incorporating a business in - be it technology, marketing, consulting or even retail - one of the most important, yet overlooked, attributes one can have is creativity or ingenuity.
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Self-Employed Incorporation On The Decline
Date: Mon, Apr 4th, 2011 11:15:04 pm | Categories: Small Business News, Starting a Business
Entrepreneurs filing a business in March faced an economy with an improving job market, but also one which was tempered by declining consumer confidence and higher commodity prices.
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Business Filing Tips For The Self-Employed
Date: Mon, Apr 4th, 2011 7:56:56 pm | Categories: Business Incorporation, Starting a Business, Getting a DBA
Doing business as a solo entrepreneur can be an intimidating but nonetheless exciting endeavor, as one is confronted with a free environment to conduct operations as they see fit while reaping the rewards themselves.
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What Entrepreneurs Incorporate In The Economic Recovery
Date: Mon, Apr 4th, 2011 7:55:05 pm | Categories: Small Business News, Business Incorporation, Starting a Business
Entrepreneurs filing a business in current economic conditions are likely - or at least hopefully - familiar with some of the difficulties that have plagued the job market, the availability of credit, commodity prices and other sectors.
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NFIB: Small Business Hiring Steady In March
Date: Fri, Apr 1st, 2011 11:47:41 pm | Categories: Small Business News, Business Incorporation
The National Federation of Independent Business reported Friday that hiring among the nation's small businesses grew steadily in March.
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Labor Department: Employment Improves In March
Date: Fri, Apr 1st, 2011 8:36:52 pm | Categories: Small Business News, Managing a Business
Entrepreneurs filing a business seem to be hiring more, according to Friday's jobs report from the U.S. Labor Department, reflecting a study released earlier this week by Intuit, which found hiring to be on the rise among small firms.
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Businesses Should Incorporate Direct Mail In Their Marketing Strategies
Date: Fri, Apr 1st, 2011 8:34:42 pm | Categories: Business Incorporation, Managing a Business, Starting a Business
Upon filing a business, owners are faced with a number of challenges when it comes to marketing their brands.
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DBA Filing May Rise As Small Businesses More Optimistic About Sales In Coming Months
Date: Fri, Apr 1st, 2011 12:22:36 am | Categories: Small Business News, Managing a Business, Getting a DBA
Entrepreneurs may be able to get a DBA with greater confidence in coming months, a new survey from PNC Financial Services Group suggests.
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Filing A Business To Sell
Date: Thu, Mar 31st, 2011 8:24:02 pm | Categories: Managing a Business, Starting a Business
When an entrepreneur reaches the point of incorporating a business, it will seem like they are pretty serious about their new company.
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Incorporate Graphic Designer's Ideas When Developing A Company Image
Date: Thu, Mar 31st, 2011 8:21:05 pm | Categories: Business Incorporation, Managing a Business, Starting a Business
Entrepreneurs filing a business are tasked with numerous responsibilities to ensure their startup is able to get off the ground.
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Things To Consider With Excess Cash On Hand
Date: Wed, Mar 30th, 2011 8:15:13 pm | Categories: Managing a Business, Starting a Business
While filing a business is usually conducted under the auspices that finances will be tight, some companies find their idea to be better than they originally anticipated, as profits begin to skyrocket and cash flow runs wild.
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Incorporate Old Voices In A New Marketing Strategy
Date: Wed, Mar 30th, 2011 8:14:08 pm | Categories: Business Incorporation, Managing a Business, Starting a Business
While entrepreneurship and business incorporation rates have been on the rise in recent years - reaching the highest level since the mid-1990s in 2010 - the economy continues to rap at the finances of business both large and small.
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Hiring By Small Businesses Grew In March, Says Intuit
Date: Tue, Mar 29th, 2011 11:35:39 pm | Categories: Small Business News, Managing a Business
Entrepreneurs filing a business in March may be doing so with greater hiring intentions, a report released this week by Intuit business services suggests.
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Attracting Venture Capitalists For New Business Filings
Date: Tue, Mar 29th, 2011 8:38:45 pm | Categories: Managing a Business, Starting a Business
Entrepreneurs looking to get a DBA have likely already considered their future financing options.
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Confidence Down Among Small Businesses And Entrepreneurs Looking To Incorporate
Date: Mon, Mar 28th, 2011 11:43:49 pm | Categories: Small Business News, Starting a Business
Despite recent improvements in employment, business incorporation and private lending, confidence among the country's small business owners took a big hit this month, suggests the most recent survey from Discover Small Business Watch.
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Entrepreneurs May Want Consider A Clean Tech Business Filing
Date: Mon, Mar 28th, 2011 8:24:08 pm | Categories: Small Business News, Starting a Business
While the demand for renewable energy and clean technologies certainly exists - with green tech companies incorporating from California to Germany - it has not yet reached a critical mass that elicits a widespread adoption.
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Filing A Business As A Partnership
Date: Fri, Mar 25th, 2011 8:28:30 pm | Categories: Managing a Business, Starting a Business
While the American business environment tends to glorify the individual, focusing on the accomplishments of solo entrepreneurs and chief executives, when it comes to incorporating a business, many companies succeed on the merits of a partnership.
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Blogging Tips For Filing A Business
Date: Fri, Mar 25th, 2011 7:54:04 pm | Categories: Managing a Business, Starting a Business
Doing business as a startup requires innovative and unique marketing strategies - a requirement that is made easier by means of social media and other web-related breakthroughs.
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Leveraging Social Media As Constructive Criticism For A New DBA Filing
Date: Thu, Mar 24th, 2011 8:44:35 pm | Categories: Managing a Business, Starting a Business
Incorporating a business that is new and filled with relatively inexperienced young professionals is an exercise in learning. What's important is that the owners take criticism in strides, not personally, and use it to their advantage.
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Get A DBA With Sustainability In Mind
Date: Thu, Mar 24th, 2011 8:01:34 pm | Categories: Small Business News, Managing a Business
China's emergence in the global economy is a good example of how markets are becoming increasingly dependent upon one another.
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Companies Filing A Business In China: Profitable But Bureaucratic
Date: Wed, Mar 23rd, 2011 11:55:46 pm | Categories: Small Business News, Starting a Business, Form an LLC
China's rapid emergence over the past decade as one of the largest economic powerhouses in the world has come as something of a shock to many economists and business leaders forming an LLC in the west.
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Organic Growth Can Be A Lesson For New DBA Filings
Date: Wed, Mar 23rd, 2011 9:37:16 pm | Categories: Managing a Business, Starting a Business, Getting a DBA
Entrepreneurs filing a business in today's market are likely to face a number of financial obstacles - the most pressing of which can be the task of acquiring credit.
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What Information Do Search Engine Advertisements Incorporate?
Date: Wed, Mar 23rd, 2011 8:11:26 pm | Categories: Small Business News, Starting a Business
Online marketing and advertising channels offer a unique and cost-efficient means of promoting a brand, especially for new businesses getting a DBA or filing a business.
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Credit Troubles Continue For Small Business Incorporation
Date: Tue, Mar 22nd, 2011 11:19:38 pm | Categories: Small Business News, Starting a Business
Entrepreneurs and startups filing a business in recent years have faced a credit crunch that has been one of the roughest in decades.
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Consider The Hiring Process When Filing A Business
Date: Tue, Mar 22nd, 2011 8:06:36 pm | Categories: Managing a Business, Starting a Business
Before a business owner acquires a DBA filing, it is important that they consider their growth prospects, as one business filing may differ from another in terms of tax requirements, legal responsibilities and even employee hiring.
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California Small Firms Unaware Of Healthcare Provisions, Study Finds
Date: Mon, Mar 21st, 2011 11:42:49 pm | Categories: Small Business News, Managing a Business
Last year's Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act incorporated a number of provisions intended to help small businesses and even spur business filings.
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Attracting Venture Capital Investment Through Knowledge And Determination
Date: Mon, Mar 21st, 2011 8:22:13 pm | Categories: Small Business News, Managing a Business, Starting a Business
Filing a business, in retrospect, may be one of the easier aspects of forming a company.
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Incorporate Mobile Apps Into Your Business Operations
Date: Mon, Mar 21st, 2011 8:20:45 pm | Categories: Managing a Business, Starting a Business
While there may not yet be an app to help entrepreneurs incorporate a business or form an LLC, one may be surprised to observe just how varied the marketplace really is.
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New York Walmart Debate Taps Into Soul Of A City
Date: Mon, Mar 21st, 2011 4:38:46 pm | Categories: Small Business News, Starting a Business
Filing a business in New York City is a process known to millions of entrepreneurs. However, in recent months, the city has been debating whether or not to admit one of today's most controversial corporate entities: Walmart.
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Working With Sales People Through The Cloud
Date: Fri, Mar 18th, 2011 11:18:44 pm | Categories: Managing a Business, Starting a Business
Any new business filing that has sales at its heart will eventually have to establish a strong working relationship between its sales force and management.
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DBA Filing Can Be A Financial Factor In Startup Mistakes
Date: Fri, Mar 18th, 2011 7:39:31 pm | Categories: Managing a Business, Starting a Business, Getting a DBA
Most people may not at first realize it, but a business' DBA filing has a lot to do with its financing, as an LLC, for example, involves an entirely different tax and liability structure than an S corporation.
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Seeking An Angel Investor For A New Business Filing
Date: Fri, Mar 18th, 2011 7:38:07 pm | Categories: Managing a Business, Starting a Business
Entrepreneurs have a lot of things on their minds - how to form an LLC, whether they should seek online incorporation, where they should locate the business and what type of financing options are on the table, among other things.
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SBA Proposes To Incorporate New Definitions Of Small Business
Date: Thu, Mar 17th, 2011 11:27:55 pm | Categories: Small Business News, Starting a Business
Business incorporation among the country's small companies may be stimulated in coming months, as a new proposal by the U.S. Small Business Administration calls for a review of small business definitions.
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Advice For VC Investment In 2010: Get A DBA
Date: Thu, Mar 17th, 2011 7:58:18 pm | Categories: Small Business News, Starting a Business, Getting a DBA
Filing a business has been a difficult endeavor in recent years, as many entrepreneurs and small business owners have held off on expansion or operational plans in light of tightened budgets.
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2011 Employment Projections: What They Mean
Date: Thu, Mar 17th, 2011 7:57:01 pm | Categories: Small Business News, Starting a Business
Employment is seen as the most important indicator in a healthy economy, as a strong job market contributes to greater consumer activity and, ultimately, entrepreneurship, investment, DBA filing and business incorporation.
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California Bankruptcy Rates High, Despite Declining Nationwide Figures
Date: Thu, Mar 17th, 2011 12:28:54 am | Categories: Small Business News, Business Incorporation, Starting a Business
Entrepreneurs looking to get a DBA in California may want to consider a report released this week by Equifax Commercial Information Solutions.
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Incorporate Incentives Into Your Growth Strategies
Date: Wed, Mar 16th, 2011 8:09:01 pm | Categories: Managing a Business, Starting a Business
After filing a DBA, new businesses face a number of growth challenges, but at the heart of any company is its workforce.
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Consider Consumer-Driven Social Media When Filing A Business
Date: Wed, Mar 16th, 2011 8:07:32 pm | Categories: Managing a Business, Starting a Business, Getting a DBA
Just within the past year or so, social media has become one of the most important marketing tools at a business' disposal.
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Sports Site's Name Change Shows How To Incorporate A Business Online
Date: Tue, Mar 15th, 2011 9:29:18 pm | Categories: Business Incorporation
In 2006, Chris Russo, an ex-employee of the National Football League's new media division, began a website centered on fantasy sports.
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Small Business Employment To Soar In 2011
Date: Mon, Mar 14th, 2011 11:25:21 pm | Categories: Small Business News, Starting a Business
Small business owners and entrepreneurs filing a business are anticipated to lead a national employment recovery this year.
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Filing A Business? Be Honest And Transparent With PR
Date: Mon, Mar 14th, 2011 8:45:48 pm | Categories: Managing a Business, Starting a Business
Entrepreneurs considering a DBA filing may want to look at a recent report from the PR firm Edelman, which found Americans' trust in businesses fell to 46 percent last year - down from the 54 percent noted a year ago.
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Incorporate Different Types Of Customers When Designing A Website
Date: Mon, Mar 14th, 2011 8:43:54 pm | Categories: Managing a Business, Starting a Business
One of the first tasks entrepreneurs should undertake upon incorporating a business is making sure their website is as effective and engaging as it can possibly be.
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Social Venture Brings Entrepreneurial Spirit To Africa
Date: Fri, Mar 11th, 2011 11:08:16 pm | Categories: Small Business News, Starting a Business
Forming a corporation or incorporating a business in the U.S. can be a challenging task, but to many of the "Lost Boys of Sudan," that task may seem trivial in comparison to what they've accomplished.
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Starting A Corporation With Marketing In Mind
Date: Fri, Mar 11th, 2011 7:58:41 pm | Categories: Business Incorporation, Managing a Business, Starting a Business
Once an entrepreneur has gone through the process of business incorporation, his or her single most important task is marketing.
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Tax Season Advice: Hire A Risk-Taking CPA
Date: Fri, Mar 11th, 2011 7:57:30 pm | Categories: Managing a Business, Starting a Business
Entrepreneurs looking to incorporate a business in the current economic climate are likely to face challenges in finding credit and generating sales.
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Credit Card Transaction Fees Stir Debate In Washington
Date: Thu, Mar 10th, 2011 11:36:34 pm | Categories: Small Business News, Managing a Business
Doing business as a retail entrepreneur can be difficult in light of rising point-of-sale fees.
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Advice For Small Retailers: Stay On Top Of Emerging Mobile Payment Market
Date: Thu, Mar 10th, 2011 8:55:12 pm | Categories: Small Business News, Managing a Business
Retail industry professionals filing a business are likely already familiar with some of the technological breakthroughs that seem to be changing the industry with each passing day.
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Filing A Business As A First-Time Entrerpreneur
Date: Thu, Mar 10th, 2011 8:07:09 pm | Categories: Business Incorporation, Starting a Business
As the economy begins to show marked improvement in coming months, many entrepreneurs and out-of-work professionals are expected to renew their dreams of incorporating a business or new startup.
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The Various Advantages Of Micro-Lending
Date: Wed, Mar 9th, 2011 7:53:30 pm | Categories: Managing a Business, Starting a Business
When an entrepreneur moves to incorporate a business, undoubtedly of one his or her most important considerations is how to finance the business.
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A Brief Look At Gen-Y's Entrepreneurial Spirit
Date: Wed, Mar 9th, 2011 7:51:57 pm | Categories: Small Business News, Managing a Business, Starting a Business
The Millennial generation - which generally refers to individuals born in the 1980s and early 1990s - has been something of a controversial age group.
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Survey: Small Business Optimism Grew In February
Date: Tue, Mar 8th, 2011 11:39:14 pm | Categories: Small Business News, Starting a Business
Entrepreneurs looking to form an LLC online or incorporate a small business were likely more confident in February, according to a report released Tuesday by the National Federation of Independent Business.
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Launching A Green Energy LLC
Date: Tue, Mar 8th, 2011 11:37:12 pm | Categories: Small Business News, Starting a Business
Filing a business in the emerging green energy sector may not seem like an immediately lucrative venture, but in coming years the incentive to do so is expected to take off.
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Credit Conditions Improving, Experts Say
Date: Tue, Mar 8th, 2011 7:42:43 pm | Categories: Small Business News, Starting a Business
Most entrepreneurs forming a company or incorporating a business within the past few years have all faced a similar problem: finding the necessary credit to expand their enterprises.
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Economic Recovery Progressing At Give-and-Take Pace
Date: Tue, Mar 8th, 2011 12:06:25 am | Categories: Small Business News, Business Incorporation, Managing a Business
While Monday's report from the Kaufmann Foundation found entrepreneurship in the U.S. to be the most active in 15 years, a number of other recent studies depict the image of an economy in recovery.
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Protecting Personal Assets With A Business Filing
Date: Mon, Mar 7th, 2011 7:54:00 pm | Categories: Business Incorporation, Starting a Business, Form an LLC
In the event of a lawsuit or legal inquiry one's personal assets may be just as susceptible to confiscation as that of the business.
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Rate Of Business Filings Highest In More Than A Decade
Date: Mon, Mar 7th, 2011 7:51:57 pm | Categories: Small Business News, Business Incorporation
Business incorporation rates are on the rise and may be at the highest level in more than a decade, new research finds.
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Labor Department: Unemployment Lowest In Nearly Two Years
Date: Fri, Mar 4th, 2011 11:30:45 pm | Categories: Small Business News, Starting a Business
Entrepreneurs looking to form an LLC may rejoice this week, as Friday's jobs report found the national unemployment rate fell to the lowest rate in nearly two years, the Labor Department reports.
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Using Fear To One's Advantage
Date: Fri, Mar 4th, 2011 11:28:33 pm | Categories: Managing a Business, Starting a Business
Incorporating a business, particularly a risky entrepreneurial startup, does not occur without a degree of fear that strikes at the heart of those individuals invested in the venture.
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Marketing Advice For Newly Incorporated Businesses
Date: Fri, Mar 4th, 2011 7:53:52 pm | Categories: Business Incorporation, Managing a Business, Starting a Business
It is not uncommon for entrepreneurs incorporating a business to make a few negligible mistakes.
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Buying A Company Instead Of Building One
Date: Thu, Mar 3rd, 2011 11:25:18 pm | Categories: Managing a Business, Starting a Business
Those familiar with the process of filing a business and bringing it to profitability may simply be prone to buy a company in their next business venture and bypass the more challenging tasks of building a company.
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Protect Your Business Filing From An IRS 'Hobby' Classification
Date: Thu, Mar 3rd, 2011 8:22:13 pm | Categories: Starting a Business, Form an LLC
At some point in one's career, professionals may decide to finally turn their individual passions - be it photography, music, art or building model trains - into a lucrative LLC.
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Small Business Hiring Up In February, Intuit Finds
Date: Wed, Mar 2nd, 2011 11:58:44 pm | Categories: Small Business News, Starting a Business
Entrepreneurs filing a business in California seem to be hiring in stronger numbers, according to the most recent employment report from Intuit Payroll Services.
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Incorporate A Business With The Exit In Sight
Date: Wed, Mar 2nd, 2011 7:59:25 pm | Categories: Business Incorporation, Managing a Business, Starting a Business
Incorporating a business or forming an LLC can be an exciting time for small business owners.
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Recession Economics: The Appeal Of Self-Employment And Entrepreneurship
Date: Wed, Mar 2nd, 2011 7:57:29 pm | Categories: Small Business News, Business Incorporation, Starting a Business
Employment is what drives economies, as a strong workforce generates productivity, satisfaction and, most importantly, consumer spending.
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Report: Small Business Lending Falters, Experts Point To Low Sales
Date: Tue, Mar 1st, 2011 11:32:07 pm | Categories: Small Business News, Starting a Business
Lending to small businesses grew year-over-year in January, but fell compared to the previous month, according to a PayNet report.
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Incorporate With The Future In Mind, But Don't Forget The Present
Date: Tue, Mar 1st, 2011 7:53:45 pm | Categories: Business Incorporation, Starting a Business
More often than not, the most pressing concern on the minds of entrepreneurs and newly incorporated startups is financing.
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What To Consider When Drafting A Business Plan
Date: Tue, Mar 1st, 2011 1:06:25 am | Categories: Business Incorporation
Writing a business plan is an integral step in incorporating a business, but there are a few key steps to remember in developing one.
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Study: Business Transactions Expected To Grow This Year
Date: Mon, Feb 28th, 2011 11:41:15 pm | Categories: Small Business News, Starting a Business
Owners of small companies nationwide are more optimistic about the business sales market this year.
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Survey: Accountants And Small Business Owners Confident
Date: Mon, Feb 28th, 2011 8:48:03 pm | Categories: Small Business News, Managing a Business
Despite a less-than-optimistic report released this week by Discover, which found confidence among small business owners to have dropped in February, a separate study by Intuit shows a more optimistic economic climate.
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Small Business Confidence Steady In February
Date: Mon, Feb 28th, 2011 8:46:24 pm | Categories: Small Business News, Starting a Business
Confidence among the nation's small business owners remained steady in February.
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Financing In The Middle Ground
Date: Mon, Feb 28th, 2011 8:44:36 pm | Categories: Business Incorporation, Managing a Business, Starting a Business
While small business lending has improved slightly in recent months, it may be some time until the credit market reaches pre-recession levels.
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More 'mompreneurs' Incorporating Businesses At Home To Juggle Families And Work
Date: Sat, Feb 26th, 2011 12:46:53 am | Categories: Business Incorporation
Twenty years ago, when a couple chose to have children, the mother often gave up her career in order to stay home with the babies, while the husband committed to being the breadwinner.
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All Signs Suggest Improvement For Small Firms
Date: Fri, Feb 25th, 2011 11:55:19 pm | Categories: Small Business News, Business Incorporation, Form an LLC
A number of recent surveys evaluating small business confidence have emerged in recent weeks - all suggesting the sector is beginning to pull itself out of the recession's grasp.
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'Entrepreneurship Chooses You'
Date: Fri, Feb 25th, 2011 11:54:23 pm | Categories: Business Incorporation, Starting a Business
Despite falling to Denmark and Canada in a 2010 ranking of the most entrepreneurial countries, the U.S. has long been known as a nation of ingenuity and technological breakthroughs.
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New Funding Program Aims To Bolster Small Business Exports
Date: Fri, Feb 25th, 2011 8:17:45 pm | Categories: Small Business News, Business Incorporation
Small firms and entrepreneurs looking to incorporate a business may be more suited to globalize their operations this year, as an export grant program outlined in last year's Small Business Jobs and Credit Act is set to take off next week.
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Financing Option: Kickstarter
Date: Fri, Feb 25th, 2011 8:15:55 pm | Categories: Managing a Business, Starting a Business
Financing has been somewhat of a buzzword in recent months as lawmakers and private businesses alike scurry to balance massive budget deficits, acquire credit to incorporate or expand a venture and debate whether to raise taxes or cut spending.
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The Emergence Of At-home Businesses
Date: Fri, Feb 25th, 2011 1:32:39 am | Categories: Business Incorporation
Increasingly over the last decade, small business owners and entrepreneurs have taken up with incorporating at-home companies.
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Treasury Secretary Announces Plans For Small Business Conference
Date: Fri, Feb 25th, 2011 12:17:57 am | Categories: Small Business News, Starting a Business
Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner announced this week plans to hold a conference in March that will aim to reduce challenges small businesses are facing in accessing capital, earning credit and incorporating a business, among other concerns.
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Incorporate In Alaska - The Least Tax-Burdened State
Date: Fri, Feb 25th, 2011 12:15:46 am | Categories: Small Business News, Form an LLC
Entrepreneurs seeking to form an LLC in New Jersey or New York will be among the most tax-burdened populations in the country, according to a report released this week by the Tax Foundation.
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For Small Businesses, Power Is Ultimately Their Own
Date: Fri, Feb 25th, 2011 12:14:37 am | Categories: Business Incorporation, Starting a Business
As small businesses are the country's largest employers, lawmakers and private groups alike have been hammering away to create a more conducive environment for entrepreneurship and small business incorporation.
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Advice For Women Launching A Startup
Date: Thu, Feb 24th, 2011 8:24:13 pm | Categories: Managing a Business, Starting a Business
Despite recent initiatives by the Obama administration aimed at improving the ratio of women-owned businesses, business incorporation among women will likely continue to face subtle, cultural challenges.
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Study Finds Taxes To Be Most Underestimated Startup Expense
Date: Thu, Feb 24th, 2011 12:20:38 am | Categories: Small Business News, Business Incorporation
With tax season approaching, startups and small ventures - particularly new ones - seeking a business filing need to understand the impact that taxes will have on their operations and finances.
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Banks Reach Highest Profits In Years In 2010, FDIC Reports
Date: Thu, Feb 24th, 2011 12:19:02 am | Categories: Small Business News, Business Incorporation
Entrepreneurs incorporating a business may gain access to greater credit opportunities as banks begin to raise their credit ceilings, confirms a report released Wednesday by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.
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Small Business Incorpoation And Federal Deficits
Date: Thu, Feb 24th, 2011 12:16:02 am | Categories: Small Business News, Business Incorporation, Starting a Business
Despite the usual partisan bickering that accompanies most legislative initiatives, it is interesting to note how recent budget proposals - on both the state and federal level - have been entirely devoid of concession or compromise.
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Small Businesses In Europe And North America: Red Tape Is Bad
Date: Thu, Feb 24th, 2011 12:12:46 am | Categories: Business Incorporation, Managing a Business, Starting a Business
American entrepreneurs filing a business are no strangers to the litany of bureaucratic procedures involved in running a Limited Liability Company or other protected corporate entity.
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Social Media For Perplexed Small Businesses Owners
Date: Wed, Feb 23rd, 2011 7:59:27 pm | Categories: Business Incorporation, Starting a Business
Once you incorporate a business or form an LLC, you've completed one of the most important steps in launching and securing a new venture.
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When Is The Right Time To Incorporate A Business?
Date: Wed, Feb 23rd, 2011 7:10:12 pm | Categories: Business Incorporation
A small business should begin to think about incorporating once it has seen a successful launch and has most of its processes ironed out.
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Why A Small Business Should Protect Itself With A UCC Filing
Date: Wed, Feb 23rd, 2011 12:58:20 am | Categories: Small Business News
A client may at first seem reliable when a small business takes them on, but no matter how accountable anyone may appear, he or she always runs the risk of failure.
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The Various Advantages Of Incorporation
Date: Wed, Feb 23rd, 2011 12:19:31 am | Categories: Business Incorporation, Managing a Business, Starting a Business
As lawsuits, financial regulations and new business compliance burdens have risen in recent years, small companies are left facing an urgent need to protect their business assets.
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President Meets With Small Businesses In Ohio
Date: Wed, Feb 23rd, 2011 12:18:02 am | Categories: Small Business News, Starting a Business
President Barack Obama met in Cleveland, Ohio, Tuesday to hear from the region's small business owners and entrepreneurs.
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Small Business Credit: Low Demand Or Stricter Policies?
Date: Tue, Feb 22nd, 2011 12:42:49 am | Categories: Business Incorporation, Managing a Business, Starting a Business
There has been a lot of debate in recent months regarding the dearth of credit to small businesses - notably whether or not it is a result of less demand or tightened lending policies.
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Alternative Financing Methods For Small Firms
Date: Tue, Feb 22nd, 2011 12:40:35 am | Categories: Small Business News, Managing a Business
Many small firms and entrepreneurs continue to face credit and financing challenges.
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Tax And Business Filing Advice For Startups
Date: Tue, Feb 22nd, 2011 12:39:18 am | Categories: Business Incorporation, Starting a Business
When launching a startup, it is important that entrepreneurs have their books in order, especially with tax season approaching and a slew of new tax laws, breaks and write-offs to consider.
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Tax Benefits And Downfalls Of S Corporations
Date: Mon, Feb 21st, 2011 9:51:00 pm | Categories: Business Incorporation
Ever since the Small Business Job Protection Act was amended in 1997, S corporations have been the most popular form of tax return that the IRS sees, according to Fox Business' Small Business Center.
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The Benefits A Small Business Will Gain In Forming An LLC
Date: Sat, Feb 19th, 2011 12:24:37 am | Categories: Form an LLC
Forming an LLC for a small business has been gaining in popularity, as of late.
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How Incorporating A Business May Affect Funding
Date: Fri, Feb 18th, 2011 11:40:02 pm | Categories: Business Incorporation
If you are a small business owner considering incorporation, be sure to research how doing so will play into the way your company can secure its funding.
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How Changing A Business Model Or Incorporating A Business May Help Save It
Date: Fri, Feb 18th, 2011 8:47:21 pm | Categories: Business Incorporation
Recent surveys and studies claim that small business owners and entrepreneurs are more optimistic about the future, but tend to ignore the fact that many companies are barely staying above water and still feeling the impact of the economic recession.
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Tax Trip-ups An LLC May Run Into
Date: Thu, Feb 17th, 2011 8:20:43 pm | Categories: Form an LLC
The last day to file taxes, April 15, may seem far away now, but it could sneak up suddenly if small businesses aren't cautious.
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Connecticut Rolls Out Energy Program To Support Small Businesses
Date: Wed, Feb 16th, 2011 11:57:26 pm | Categories: Small Business News
A Connecticut-based pilot program will help reduce energy costs for women- and minority-owned small businesses.
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Massachusetts Senator Encourages Small Businesses To Hire Veterans With New Legislation
Date: Wed, Feb 16th, 2011 10:54:23 pm | Categories: Small Business News
Small businesses may see an increase in veteran hires, if legislation introduced by Massachusetts Senator Scott Brown receives support.
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Stock Ownership Issues Involving S Corporations
Date: Wed, Feb 16th, 2011 10:34:37 pm | Categories: Starting a Business
A variety of stock restrictions were applied to S corporations before 1996's Small Business Job Protection Act, a law which was amended the following year.
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Why A Small Business May Opt To Incorporate In Wyoming
Date: Wed, Feb 16th, 2011 9:13:25 pm | Categories: Business Incorporation
Many small business owners know the benefits of incorporating a business in a state outside of the one they operate in.
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Tax Misconceptions Small Businesses May Have
Date: Tue, Feb 15th, 2011 11:01:04 pm | Categories: Small Business News
A wise small business owner will not only be organized and have his or her taxes filed before the deadline, he or she will also avoid a few major misconceptions that are abided by too often.
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Small Businesses Use Facebook More Than Other Online Marketing Channels
Date: Tue, Feb 15th, 2011 9:22:22 pm | Categories: Small Business News
Social media marketing has surpassed other online marketing channels, with the majority of small businesses turning to Facebook to promote their products or services.
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Obama And Cabinet Members To Meet With Ohio Entrepreneurs Next Week
Date: Tue, Feb 15th, 2011 8:42:03 pm | Categories: Small Business News
Next week, President Barack Obama and select cabinet members will travel to Cleveland State University in Ohio to host the "Winning the Future" forum, which aims to promote the country's economic competitiveness.
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FastTrac Program Can Help Small Businesses With Job Creation
Date: Tue, Feb 15th, 2011 6:29:10 pm | Categories: Starting a Business
Small businesses have had difficulty hiring over the past few years, which experts say has contributed to the country's high unemployment rate.
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Essential Steps To Take Before Incorporating
Date: Tue, Feb 15th, 2011 12:32:57 am | Categories: Starting a Business
Any business, no matter what the industry or size, must take certain, essential steps before launching. Successful businesses should not skip over any important details, otherwise they could feel the impact in the future.
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Technological Mistakes Small Businesses Make
Date: Mon, Feb 14th, 2011 11:42:54 pm | Categories: Starting a Business
By embracing technology and incorporating it into strategies and tactics, small businesses could gain an advantage over competitors who are arriving late to the tech game.
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U.S. Small Business Administration Faces Budget Cuts
Date: Mon, Feb 14th, 2011 10:16:10 pm | Categories: Small Business News
President Barack Obama's budget cuts could leave the U.S. Small Business Administration with 45 percent less funding in fiscal year 2012, largely affecting its administrative spending.
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Why Some Entrepreneurs Choose To Incorporate In Nevada
Date: Sat, Feb 12th, 2011 12:11:36 am | Categories: Business Incorporation
In recent years, Nevada has become a hot spot to incorporate a business.
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Minimizing A Business' Risk With Insurance
Date: Sat, Feb 12th, 2011 12:02:10 am | Categories: Business Incorporation
One essential step in incorporating a business is understanding and evaluating risk.
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Important Technology Every Small Business Should Have When Incorporating
Date: Fri, Feb 11th, 2011 10:38:21 pm | Categories: Starting a Business
When incorporating in the digital era, the technology that you may first think of as a necessity might be tools such as the fastest, newest smartphone, tablet computer and laptop.
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Creative Ways To Keep Employees Happy
Date: Fri, Feb 11th, 2011 10:29:59 pm | Categories: Business Incorporation
In the past, the choice to offer employees a pay raise was much simpler than it is currently.
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Considerations To Make When Incorporating A Small Business
Date: Fri, Feb 11th, 2011 12:45:06 am | Categories: Business Incorporation
Although incorporating a small business out-of-state, particularly in Nevada or Delaware, may seem like an attractive option to owners and entrepreneurs, most experts generally advise that businesses incorporate in their home state.
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A Common Mistake Made With Business Networking
Date: Wed, Feb 9th, 2011 9:38:03 pm | Categories: Starting a Business
Often, small business owners and other executives are disconnected when it comes to networking.
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Black-owned Small Businesses On The Rise Nationally
Date: Wed, Feb 9th, 2011 8:22:51 pm | Categories: Small Business News
The number of black-owned small businesses has increased nationally between 2002 and 2007, growing at a faster rate than businesses owned by all minorities in terms of gross sales, employment and number of firms.
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Ways To Boost Business In Light Of The Economy
Date: Wed, Feb 9th, 2011 12:12:16 am | Categories: Business Incorporation
As small businesses dive into 2011, some considering incorporation, they should focus on ways to keep their company afloat.
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Is Lending To Small Businesses Truly Back Up?
Date: Tue, Feb 8th, 2011 11:14:17 pm | Categories: Small Business News
Bank of America's small business lending rose by $2 billion last year, although the bank extended $685 billion in credit to nonprofit organizations, individuals and businesses, a figure which is down by 9.6 percent from the year before.
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Government Launches Exporting Initiative To Support Small Businesses
Date: Tue, Feb 8th, 2011 8:02:45 pm | Categories: Small Business News
Small businesses that haven't begun to export outside of the U.S. should make a move to, as 95 percent of the world's customers are international, according to USA Today.
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Confidence Is On The Rise Among Small Business Owners
Date: Tue, Feb 8th, 2011 7:25:26 pm | Categories: Small Business News
January saw a slight increase in optimism among small business owners, with the National Federation of Independent Business' Optimism Index revealing an increase of 1.5 points from December's rating.
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Why Small Businesses Should Consider Going Green
Date: Tue, Feb 8th, 2011 12:23:05 am | Categories: Business Incorporation
Plenty of companies have begun going green and the effort, aside from being environmentally friendly and a recent trend, is in good business practices.
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SBA Supports Women With Women's Procurement Program
Date: Fri, Feb 4th, 2011 10:46:09 pm | Categories: Small Business News
To help expand opportunities for women-owned small businesses, the U.S. Small Business Administration has recently rolled out a new initiative, the Women's Procurement Program.
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Arizona-based Small Businesses Look To Government For Support
Date: Fri, Feb 4th, 2011 9:29:36 pm | Categories: Small Business News
Arizona-based small business owners are increasingly looking to state and federal government officials to help companies reduce corporate, sales and property taxes and the capital gains tax.
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Congress Looks Into SBA Cutbacks And Reductions
Date: Fri, Feb 4th, 2011 9:22:06 pm | Categories: Small Business News
Although the Obama administration may be pushing small business in an effort to boost the country's economic state, Congress has been eyeing cutbacks to the U.S. Small Business Administration.
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What To Consider Before Incorporating An At-home Business
Date: Fri, Feb 4th, 2011 1:28:31 am | Categories: Starting a Business
For many small business owners and entrepreneurs, incorporating an at-home business may seem to be a better option than starting up a brick-and-mortar office.
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More Small Businesses Expect To Hire This Year, But Are Facing Challenges
Date: Thu, Feb 3rd, 2011 10:18:46 pm | Categories: Small Business News
Although more small businesses are anticipating to increase hiring this year, such growth is likely to be held back due to hurdles including credit access, the cost of health insurance and government regulations, according to a survey by CareerBuilder.
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Tips For A Successful Small Business
Date: Thu, Feb 3rd, 2011 10:11:28 pm | Categories: Starting a Business
Once a small business owner has had a few years of experience, hitting a few bumps in the road along the way, they often develop a set way of doing things.
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Private Sector And Small Businesses Add New Jobs
Date: Wed, Feb 2nd, 2011 8:55:41 pm | Categories: Small Business News
Small business hiring lead the way among private sector job increases across the United States from December to January, according to a employment report published by payroll company Automatic Data Processing.
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White House's Startup America To Aid Small Businesses And Entrepreneurs
Date: Wed, Feb 2nd, 2011 5:36:44 pm | Categories: Small Business News
In an effort to stimulate the economy, job growth and create more small businesses, the White House is rolling out a new program, Startup America.
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Facebook Launches Monthly Events To Support Entrepreneurs Under Startup America Partnership
Date: Tue, Feb 1st, 2011 4:48:48 pm | Categories: Small Business News
Facebook is launching Startup Days, an initiative that aims to support small businesses and entrepreneurs across the country.
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Obama Proposes Tax Relief To Benefit Small Businesses
Date: Tue, Feb 1st, 2011 4:44:24 pm | Categories: Small Business News
In support of small business and to enhance entrepreneurship within the country, President Barack Obama will suggest that Congress eliminate capital gains taxes on certain investments in small businesses permanently.
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Small Businesses Increase New Jobs In January, Report Indicates
Date: Mon, Jan 31st, 2011 11:47:41 pm | Categories: Small Business News
Small businesses within the U.S. showed a slight increase in hiring in January, creating 70,000 new jobs, according to Intuit's Small Business Employment Index.
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How Online Video Content Can Benefit A Small Business
Date: Fri, Jan 28th, 2011 11:36:38 pm | Categories: Starting a Business
Due to YouTube's popularity, businesses of all sizes can no longer ignore the importance of social video marketing and must include video content on their websites.
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Funding A Startup Using A Credit Card
Date: Fri, Jan 28th, 2011 10:09:04 pm | Categories: Starting a Business
Often, an entrepreneur or small business owner will opt to fund a startup or incorporate a business using a credit card and fail to examine the risks associated with this route.
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Massachusetts Senator Joins Senate Small Business Committee To Fight For Small Businesses
Date: Fri, Jan 28th, 2011 9:33:33 pm | Categories: Small Business News
Massachusetts Republican Senator Scott Brown has been named to the Senate Small Business Committee.
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Government Officials Take To The Road To Urge Small Businesses To Export
Date: Fri, Jan 28th, 2011 8:42:59 pm | Categories: Small Business News
In an effort to push more small businesses and entrepreneurs to export, members of the presidential cabinet are planning to travel across the country this year, to support President Barack Obama's inititiave to double U.S. exports by 2015.
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Chase Supports Small Businesses With $19 Million
Date: Fri, Jan 28th, 2011 5:43:14 pm | Categories: Small Business News
To help small businesses in neighborhoods experiencing distress, J.P. Morgan & Co. is giving away $19 million in grants that could be used to help incorporate new companies.
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Mistakes To Avoid When Forming A Partnership
Date: Thu, Jan 27th, 2011 10:43:01 pm | Categories: Starting a Business
Many business partners opt to share their skill sets and resources in order to bolster their business by forming a legal partnership.
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Steps To Take Before Incorporating A Business
Date: Thu, Jan 27th, 2011 7:14:34 pm | Categories: Starting a Business
Launching a start-up incorporation in a troubled economy is especially difficult.
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How Small Businesses Can Drive Website Traffic
Date: Thu, Jan 27th, 2011 6:48:08 pm | Categories: Starting a Business
Although big corporations may be able to put funding into hiring a marketing agency or consultant to help drive website traffic, the option to do so is generally unavailable for a small business or entrepreneur.
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How Married Couples Can Benefit In A Sole Proprietorship
Date: Thu, Jan 27th, 2011 4:28:06 pm | Categories: Starting a Business
For tax purposes, a married couple is able to work in a sole proprietorship jointly, without the second partner being classified as an employee or business partner.
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Mistakes To Avoid When Incorporating A Small Business
Date: Wed, Jan 26th, 2011 10:56:43 pm | Categories: Business Incorporation
Incorporating a business is often an attractive option for a sole proprietorship because it offers a certain level of legal protection to entrepreneurs.
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Protecting A Small Business With Trademarking
Date: Wed, Jan 26th, 2011 10:27:23 pm | Categories: Business Incorporation
Small businesses often forget the importance of protecting their brand via trademarking. Trademarking allows a business to create a strong brand image, which is essential for any incorporation looking to enhance their company.
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Ways Small Businesses Can Avoid A Tax Audit
Date: Tue, Jan 25th, 2011 11:48:28 pm | Categories: Small Business News
Small business owners have a higher chance of attracting an IRS audit than their larger counterparts, based on the fact that they tend to take a large number of business-related deductions.
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How 4G Networks Are Poised To Affect Small Businesses And Entrepreneurs
Date: Tue, Jan 25th, 2011 10:58:45 pm | Categories: Business Incorporation, Starting a Business
Businesses looking to incorporate can anticipate 4G networks offered by wireless carriers such as AT&T and Verizon to have a positive impact on their strategies in 2011.
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How Telecommuting Benefits Workers And Employers
Date: Mon, Jan 24th, 2011 10:41:58 pm | Categories: Business Incorporation
Entrepreneurs looking to increase employees' happiness and lower their stress levels while lowering business costs during and after incorporation should consider allowing employees to work from home.
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Sam Adams Founder Provides Loans And Advice To Small Businesses
Date: Mon, Jan 24th, 2011 9:35:17 pm | Categories: Business Incorporation
Incorporating a small business is difficult, especially in an economy where obtaining a loan is easier said than done.
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How Daily Coupon Deal Websites Benefit Small Businesses
Date: Mon, Jan 24th, 2011 8:48:13 pm | Categories: Business Incorporation
Small businesses that have recently incorporated and are looking for a few new marketing tactics should consider daily coupon deal websites, such as Groupon or Living Social.
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Chevrolet's 2010 Q4 Sales Could Be A Positive Indication For Small Businesses
Date: Fri, Jan 21st, 2011 8:31:08 pm | Categories: Small Business News
General Motor's Chevrolet sales to small businesses increased dramatically during the fourth quarter of last year.
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Small Businesses Can Benefit From Mobile Marketing, SMS Campaigns
Date: Thu, Jan 20th, 2011 9:09:11 pm | Categories: Starting a Business
Mobile marketing may strike the recently incorporated small business as a bit out of reach.
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CRM Application Options For Small Businesses
Date: Thu, Jan 20th, 2011 7:06:45 pm | Categories: Business Incorporation
Customer relationship management should be a priority for any small business owner, especially a recently incorporated business looking to build up its customer database and establish relationships.
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Social And Digital Marketing A Priority For Small Businesses This Year
Date: Thu, Jan 20th, 2011 12:36:09 am | Categories: Small Business News
Marketing is top of mind this year for small business owners, causing many to allocate more funds to it for 2011.
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Illinois Offers Incentives To Small Businesses To Boost Job Creation
Date: Wed, Jan 19th, 2011 9:42:00 pm | Categories: Small Business News
Motivating businesses to keep worker-trainees hired under the state's Put Illinois to Work initiative, Governor Pat Quinn signed a law offering incentives to employers who move these employees into permanent positions.
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Obama Aims To Make Small Business Regulations More Lenient
Date: Wed, Jan 19th, 2011 6:42:12 pm | Categories: Small Business News
President Barack Obama recently wrote an op-ed piece in the Wall Street Journal announcing government-wide reviews of business regulations.
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Generation Y Will Soon Lead The Way In Small Business Incorporation
Date: Tue, Jan 18th, 2011 9:55:11 pm | Categories: Starting a Business
Over the next five years, Generation Y will be leading the small business market, according to a recent survey conducted by Employers.
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Small Businesses Lead The Way With Facebook Advertising
Date: Tue, Jan 18th, 2011 8:41:17 pm | Categories: Small Business News
Small businesses looking to enhance their image should consider advertising on the Facebook platform, which raked in almost $2 billion in small business advertising last year.
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New York Small Businesses Oppose Opening A Walmart Within The City
Date: Tue, Jan 18th, 2011 12:24:04 am | Categories: Small Business News
Plans to bring a Walmart to New York City have been in the works for quite awhile, but according to a recent poll, most small businesses in the Big Apple are opposed to the idea.
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New Tax Breaks That Small Business Owners Should Look Into Before Filing
Date: Mon, Jan 17th, 2011 6:33:52 pm | Categories: Small Business News
Small business owners should be looking for all the tax breaks possible when filing this year.
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Federal Funding From $1.5 Billion Loan Program Begins With Michigan
Date: Sat, Jan 15th, 2011 12:11:20 am | Categories: Small Business News
To help small businesses and entrepreneurs looking to incorporate grow, the federal government has launched a $1.5 billion loan program.
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Export-Import Bank Launches New Plan To Help Small Businesses
Date: Fri, Jan 14th, 2011 10:43:31 pm | Categories: Small Business News
The United States Export-Import Bank aims to boost exports with a plan to increase small business loans to $6 billion annually in 2011 and $9 billion by 2015.
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Even Small Businesses Should Include Global Sales
Date: Fri, Jan 14th, 2011 8:41:55 pm | Categories: Starting a Business
Many small businesses and entrepreneurs initially encounter a maze of red tape when they begin to sell internationally.
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Top Bank Regulators See Small Business Lending On The Rise For 2011
Date: Fri, Jan 14th, 2011 12:51:15 am | Categories: Small Business News
The nation's top banking regulators have announced that they anticipate lending to improve among small businesses this year, although the amount of growth will depend on the economy's recovery.
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Most Small Businesses Unaware Of Liabilities In Event Of Security Breach
Date: Fri, Jan 14th, 2011 12:02:51 am | Categories: Small Business News
Most small to mid-sized businesses care about securing credit card information and other customer data as part of securing their businesses.
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Incorporating An Office-less Business
Date: Thu, Jan 13th, 2011 7:39:27 pm | Categories: Starting a Business
More experts predict that by the end of the decade, virtual offices will replace their brick-and-mortar counterparts.
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Small Banks More Likely To Approve Loans In 2011
Date: Thu, Jan 13th, 2011 1:32:42 am | Categories: Business Incorporation
This year, community banks will be more likely to lend to small businesses than they were last year, according to a study by Sageworks, meaning that entrepreneurs incorporating a business can once again look locally for funding.
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Pilot Program Aims To Help Small Businesses Receive Large Contracts
Date: Thu, Jan 13th, 2011 12:39:15 am | Categories: Small Business News
Small businesses and entrepreneurs in the throes of incorporating a business are being urged to participate in the Small Business Teaming Pilot Program that was established under the Small Business Jobs Act of 2010.
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Small Businesses Report Slight Drop In Confidence
Date: Thu, Jan 13th, 2011 12:22:37 am | Categories: Small Business News
The small business sector ended last year less hopeful than when it began, although not by a significant amount, according to the National Federation of Independent Business.
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How Repealing Healthcare Reform Could Be Detrimental To Small Businesses
Date: Tue, Jan 11th, 2011 11:41:44 pm | Categories: Small Business News
While opponents of the healthcare law are trying to repeal the landmark legislation, this move could prove detrimental to small businesses and entrepreneurs exploring incorporation.
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Massachusetts Launches New Effort To Help Boost Economy And Market State
Date: Tue, Jan 11th, 2011 11:02:23 pm | Categories: Small Business News
Aiming to improve its economy and create more jobs, Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick has created the Massachusetts Marketing Partnership under the state's Economic Development Bill of 2010.
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Ohio Governor Takes First Steps To Tackle Economic Recovery
Date: Tue, Jan 11th, 2011 12:36:33 am | Categories: Small Business News
Ohio governor Republican John Kasich's first act was naming Lieutenant Governor Mary Taylor as the head of the Ohio Department of Insurance.
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Small Business Sales Increased In 2010
Date: Tue, Jan 11th, 2011 12:27:59 am | Categories: Small Business News
Entrepreneurs looking to sell their small businesses in 2010 may have had an easier time doing so, with the business-for-sale marketplace seeing a moderate increase, according to a report released by BizBuySell.
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Federal Government Supports Minorities Via Summit Focusing On Business
Date: Mon, Jan 10th, 2011 8:40:38 pm | Categories: Small Business News
In an effort to boost hiring among small businesses, the White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders held its Summit on Entrepreneurship and Small Business Growth on Microsoft's Silicon Valley campus.
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Small Business Is Top Of Mind For New National Economic Council Head
Date: Mon, Jan 10th, 2011 7:28:35 pm | Categories: Small Business News
President Barack Obama's newly appointed head of National Economic Council, Gene Sperling, knows a thing or two about small businesses, having helped form Obama's small business policy and serving in the same role for the Clinton administration.
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More Small Businesses Offering Healthcare
Date: Fri, Jan 7th, 2011 7:37:57 pm | Categories: Small Business News
More working Americans are being offered healthcare via small businesses due to reform.
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Make Tax Season Simpler While Incorporating A Business
Date: Fri, Jan 7th, 2011 7:24:43 pm | Categories: Business Incorporation
During the chaos of incorporating a business, it can be easy to put filing taxes on the back burner, resulting in panic when final deadlines approach and you find yourself unprepared.
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Tips For Developing A Mobile Presence When Incorporating
Date: Thu, Jan 6th, 2011 10:10:03 pm | Categories: Starting a Business
Incorporating a small business in this day and age can be more difficult than it may have been prior to the advent of mobile technology, which added an entirely new level of competition.
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Wisconsin Governor Releases Tax Cut Plan Aimed At Small Businesses
Date: Thu, Jan 6th, 2011 8:27:28 pm | Categories: Small Business News
Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker plans to aid thousands of small business owners, particularly those in the process of incorporation with a tax cut plan that will allow them to grow their businesses and add new positions.
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Small Business CEOs Report Confident Outlook On Economy, Plan On Increasing Hires
Date: Thu, Jan 6th, 2011 6:23:15 pm | Categories: Small Business News
Small business CEOs are displaying a remarkable amount of confidence regarding the economy and their companies, according to the Vistage Confidence Index.
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Commit To Ecommerce When Incorporating A Business In 2011
Date: Thu, Jan 6th, 2011 12:24:46 am | Categories: Business Incorporation
Many small business owners committed to elevating their internet presence in 2011.
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Considering The Addition Of Wi-Fi To Your Office When Incorporating A Business
Date: Wed, Jan 5th, 2011 11:30:16 pm | Categories: Starting a Business
With all the costs considered when incorporating a business, the addition of free Wi-Fi may seem like an unnecessary expense to many entrepreneurs. But, given the direction of the cable modem, it may be wise to go wireless sooner rather than later.
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Hiring Increased In December Among Small Businesses
Date: Tue, Jan 4th, 2011 11:54:26 pm | Categories: Small Business News
Hiring among small businesses increased in December, according to Intuit's Small Business Employment Index.
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Now Is The Time For Small Businesses To Arrange Legal Priorities
Date: Tue, Jan 4th, 2011 11:26:00 pm | Categories: Business Incorporation
As the new year begins, small business owners should set up a legal to-do list to ensure their company runs as smoothly as possible.
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Veteran-owned Small Businesses Now Required To Provide Proof Of Status
Date: Tue, Jan 4th, 2011 10:02:21 pm | Categories: Small Business News
Veterans in the process of incorporating a business can expect to provide proof of their status to gain priority for some Department of Veterans Affairs contracts, as recently announced by The Veterans Affairs Department.
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Mobile Technology Helps Small Business Owners Balance Work And Home
Date: Mon, Jan 3rd, 2011 11:53:04 pm | Categories: Small Business News
Using mobile technology while incorporating a business could help you to balance work and home life, according to the 5th Annual National Staples Business Survey.
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Borrowing Increases Among Small Businesses
Date: Mon, Jan 3rd, 2011 7:59:22 pm | Categories: Small Business News
Borrowing among small business owners jumped up to its highest level in two years, up 17 percent from November 2009, according to The Thomson Reuters/Pay Net Small Business Lending Index.
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Businesses Considering Incorporation Should Evaluate The Importance Of Social Media
Date: Thu, Dec 30th, 2010 11:35:01 pm | Categories: Business Incorporation
Businesses going through the incorporation process are operating on a budget, and the addition of any additional expense can seem daunting.
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Advancements To Consider When Incorporating A Business In The New Year
Date: Thu, Dec 30th, 2010 10:39:00 pm | Categories: Small Business News
If you're incorporating a business in the new year, your small business may be impacted by the many advancements in technology and operation that are anticipated for 2011.
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How Newly Incorporated Businesses Should Best Utilize Email Marketing
Date: Thu, Dec 30th, 2010 9:26:43 pm | Categories: Business Incorporation
Email marketing entered a whole new realm in 2010 with the rise of social media.
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Futuristic Technology That Could Transform Small Business Operations
Date: Thu, Dec 30th, 2010 7:50:37 pm | Categories: Small Business News
If you are considering incorporating a business in the next five years, the way it will operate could change drastically thanks to futuristic technology that could be coming to offices across the country.
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Showing Off Your Social Media Presence During Incorporation
Date: Thu, Dec 30th, 2010 12:33:02 am | Categories: Starting a Business
As a small business owner incorporating a business, you have heard time and again the importance of including social media in your marketing mix.
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How To Find Funding When Incorporating Your Business
Date: Wed, Dec 29th, 2010 11:55:06 pm | Categories: Business Incorporation
Especially in the face of the current economy, finding the necessary capital while incorporating your small business may prove to be difficult.
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Customer Service Trends To Consider When Incorporating A Business In 2011
Date: Wed, Dec 29th, 2010 8:39:08 pm | Categories: Starting a Business
Entrepreneurs considering incorporation in the new year should keep in mind shifting business trends as they develop and implement customer service practices.
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Missouri Doubles Monetary Amount Of Loans Available To Small Business Owners
Date: Wed, Dec 29th, 2010 7:12:38 pm | Categories: Small Business News
In an effort to entice more small business owners to participate in a state loan program, Missouri has doubled the amount of funding that is available to small businesses.
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Senate And House Disagree On Renewal Of National Science Foundation Small Business Technology Programs
Date: Wed, Dec 29th, 2010 6:09:35 pm | Categories: Small Business News
The U.S. Senate recently reauthorized two National Science Foundation programs, that help provide funding to entrepreneurs and businesses in the process of incorporating in the science and innovation fields.
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Chase Bank Doubles Small Business Loans In Columbus, Ohio
Date: Wed, Dec 29th, 2010 4:29:20 pm | Categories: Small Business News
Entrepreneurs incorporating a business in Columbus, Ohio, may want to look into taking a loan out with Chase Bank.
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Business Resolutions To Consider When Incorporating In The New Year
Date: Tue, Dec 28th, 2010 11:14:29 pm | Categories: Business Incorporation
The new year is always a time to set personal resolutions, but what about your small business?
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Using Connections And Resources To Help Incorporate A Business
Date: Tue, Dec 28th, 2010 10:27:17 pm | Categories: Starting a Business
Reaching out to other entrepreneurs and small business owners when incorporating a business can provide you with helpful insight and advice, thus making the process easier.
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Capitalizing On Mobile Trends When Incorporating A Business
Date: Tue, Dec 28th, 2010 10:14:19 pm | Categories: Business Incorporation
Mobile is the way of the future and clearly isn't going anywhere. Entrepreneurs looking into business incorporation would be wise to pay attention to mobile trends and capitalize on them to bring their company to the next level.
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Using Social Media To Your Advantage When Incorporating
Date: Tue, Dec 28th, 2010 7:05:50 pm | Categories: Business Incorporation
While incorporating your business, a social media campaign may help you see a return on your investment faster than expected, given you play your cards right.
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New Google Chrome Apps To Support Small Businesses
Date: Tue, Dec 28th, 2010 6:18:32 pm | Categories: Small Business News
Google recently launched its Chrome Webstore, which features dedicated applications and extensions.
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Confidence Among Small Business Owners Down In December
Date: Tue, Dec 28th, 2010 3:47:01 am | Categories: Small Business News
Confidence has dropped among small business owners, down 5.6 points from last month, with the index ranking 81.6 for December, according to Discover Small Business Watch.
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Tax Tips To Consider When Incorporating A Business
Date: Mon, Dec 27th, 2010 8:35:38 pm | Categories: Business Incorporation
When incorporating a business, year-end taxes may be the last thing on your mind as you sift through paperwork and red tape, but as tax season approaches, there are some tips that small business owners and entrepreneurs should cash in on.
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How Charity Can Boost A Marketing Plan When Incorporating A Business
Date: Fri, Dec 24th, 2010 12:13:18 am | Categories: Small Business News
Philanthropic opportunities abound during the holiday season, and businesses in the midst of the incorporation process, and those already on their feet, should take advantage of the ways in which they can elevate their image through charitable giving.
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Postal Service Change Could Benefit Businesses Looking To Incorporate
Date: Wed, Dec 22nd, 2010 11:33:59 pm | Categories: Small Business News
The USPS announced that it will ease its rules for simplified addressing, letting small businesses use the format for city delivery routes.
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Nation's Capital Worst Place To Incorporate A Business
Date: Wed, Dec 22nd, 2010 4:38:56 pm | Categories: Small Business News
Washington, D.C. recently fell dead last on a list of the friendliest places to incorporate a business, according to the Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council's Small Business Survival Index 2010.
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Using QR Codes When Incorporating A Business
Date: Tue, Dec 21st, 2010 11:29:28 pm | Categories: Starting a Business
Although a newer trend here in the U.S., QR codes have already been a tool used by marketers for some time in Japan.
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Incorporating A Business Could Be Affected By Declining Home Values
Date: Tue, Dec 21st, 2010 11:03:16 pm | Categories: Small Business News
The decline of home values could have an effect on obtaining a loan when incorporating a small business, many small business owners use their homes as capital or collateral to obtain loans, according to a report by the Cleveland Federal Reserve.
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When Incorporating A Business Consider Employee Incentives To Drive Growth
Date: Tue, Dec 21st, 2010 9:07:03 pm | Categories: Business Incorporation
When incorporating a business in 2011, installing productivity-based incentives into business strategies could drive sales and the economy, according to Ken Sweet, business expert and executive director of the] management consulting firm GPS.
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Businesses Looking To Incorporate Should Pay Attention To Holiday Marketing Tactics
Date: Tue, Dec 21st, 2010 12:31:50 am | Categories: Small Business News
Entrepreneurs considering incorporating a business in the near future can take some pointers from the pros on how they can ramp up their marketing strategies this holiday season, using social networking.
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SBA Makes It Easier To Incorporate A Business With Faster Loan Process
Date: Mon, Dec 20th, 2010 11:35:54 pm | Categories: Starting a Business
It will now be easier to incorporate a business, thanks to two new plans announced by the Small Business Administration that will expedite the loan process for loans of up to $250,000.
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Consider Crowdsourcing When Incorporating A Business
Date: Mon, Dec 20th, 2010 10:54:23 pm | Categories: Business Incorporation
Crowdsourcing is an important trend to consider when incorporating a business.
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Santa Claus Can Be A Role Model To Entrepreneurs Incorporating A Business
Date: Mon, Dec 20th, 2010 7:25:29 pm | Categories: Starting a Business
In light of the Christmas spirit, recently incorporated businesses looking to step up their customer service need only to look to Santa Claus for a few inside tips.
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Entrepreneurs Looking To Incorporate Should Utilize Smartphones
Date: Mon, Dec 20th, 2010 7:17:22 pm | Categories: Business Incorporation
Utilizing a smartphone while incorporating a business could make the process easier and prepare more companies for a technology-based future.
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Entrepreneurs Should Adapt Approaches To Incorporation During Economic Recovery
Date: Sat, Dec 18th, 2010 9:13:56 pm | Categories: Starting a Business
Incorporating your business in the current economy is tough, but it can be done if entrepreneurs take the correct measures.
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The Importance Of Customer Service After Incorporating Your Small Business
Date: Thu, Dec 16th, 2010 10:23:17 pm | Categories: Starting a Business
As in any industry, great customer service is an integral part of any recently incorporated business' strategy, particularly as it is looking to gain and hold on to consumers.
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Extending Your Customer Reach After Incorporating
Date: Thu, Dec 16th, 2010 10:13:54 pm | Categories: Starting a Business
Once an entrepreneur is moved beyond the step of incorporating a business, one of the next necessary hurdles to jump is finding sales prospects.
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Rhode Island Partnerships Offer Free Business Training Program
Date: Wed, Dec 15th, 2010 8:17:32 pm | Categories: Small Business News
To aid entrepreneurs, businesses looking to incorporate and existing companies, the Rhode Island Small Business Recovery Program is offering a series of free business training programs.
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Survey Reveals Positive Shopping Trends For Small Retailers
Date: Wed, Dec 15th, 2010 6:30:02 pm | Categories: Small Business News
Shoppers' spending budgets on presents for the holidays have risen this year for the first time since 2004, a survey by Deloitte indicates, a trend that could positively impact small businesses such as LLC formations.
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NFIB Report Reveals Confidence Among Small Business Owners
Date: Tue, Dec 14th, 2010 7:02:29 pm | Categories: Small Business News
Confidence is up among small business owners, reaching its highest level in three years, although it remains at a weak level historically.
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Microsoft And The SBA Roll Out New Tool To Help Small Business Owners
Date: Tue, Dec 14th, 2010 12:37:22 am | Categories: Starting a Business
Microsoft has released a new technology guide to aid small businesses in growth and job creation.
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Small Businesses In Favor Of A Walmart In NYC
Date: Mon, Dec 13th, 2010 9:17:18 pm | Categories: Small Business News
Small business owners within New York City are in favor of bringing a Walmart to the city metropolitan area, Daniel Massey reported in Crains New York Business.
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Tips On Securing An SBA Loan For Small Businesses
Date: Fri, Dec 10th, 2010 7:58:34 pm | Categories: Starting a Business
Small business owners looking to the Small Business Administration for financing should feel optimistic about The Small Business Jobs Bill signed by President Barack Obama in September.
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Google Supports Small Businesses With Hotpot
Date: Fri, Dec 10th, 2010 7:13:55 pm | Categories: Small Business News, Managing a Business
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New Jersey, New York And California Rank As The Most Difficult States For Small Businesses
Date: Fri, Dec 10th, 2010 7:07:23 pm | Categories: Small Business News
The three most unfriendly states in America to build, run or incorporate an LLC or other small business are California, New York and New Jersey, according to a report released by the Small Business Entrepreneurship Council.
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California Rail Project In Violation Of Civil Rights Act, Small Businesses Claim
Date: Thu, Dec 9th, 2010 7:45:32 pm | Categories: Small Business News
A group of minority-owned small businesses, including LLC formations, are demanding that the federal government investigate whether California's bullet train project has systematically excluded the companies from contracts.
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Chicago Small Business Program Aims To Boost Funding
Date: Thu, Dec 9th, 2010 6:02:54 pm | Categories: Small Business News
A new program that aims to boost funds for small businesses and create and retain jobs has been announced by Chicago's Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity.
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Research Finds Social Networking Among Small Businesses Jumps Over Last Three Years
Date: Thu, Dec 9th, 2010 5:55:50 pm | Categories: Small Business News
Social networking by LLC formations and other small businesses has climbed by 23 percent over the past three years, according to a survey by Discover, but few owners are promoting their companies with it.
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Missouri Republican Aims To Protect Small Businesses As Chairman Of House Small Business Committee
Date: Thu, Dec 9th, 2010 12:43:19 am | Categories: Small Business News
Missouri Republican Representative Sam Graves, R-MO, was appointed the chairman of the House Small Business Committee in the 112th Congress.
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The Value Of Face-time In A Web-based Age
Date: Wed, Dec 8th, 2010 10:08:11 pm | Categories: Starting a Business
It can be difficult to navigate the plethora of digital and social media marketing aids available to you as you incorporate your LLC. Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Skype, Foursquare - which platform should you tap, and where should you spend the time?
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Kentucky To Launch Small Business Tax Credit Program January 1
Date: Wed, Dec 8th, 2010 7:51:39 pm | Categories: Small Business News
Kentucky state officials have announced The Kentucky Small Business Investment Credit, a new program to create jobs and help small businesses such as an LLC formation.
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Government Releases $30 Billion For Small Business Loans
Date: Wed, Dec 8th, 2010 5:00:02 pm | Categories: Small Business News
To attempt to stimulate the economy, the Obama administration has earmarked $30 billion for bank loans to small businesses.
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Study Reveals Small Business Owners Optimistic About Upcoming Year
Date: Wed, Dec 8th, 2010 12:26:26 am | Categories: Small Business News
Small business owners have an increased sense of optimism across the country, according to the Wells Fargo/Gallup Small Business Index survey that was conducted November 4 - 10.
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Report Reveals Plummeting Small Business Loans In California
Date: Tue, Dec 7th, 2010 7:12:33 pm | Categories: Small Business News
Bank lending to small businesses in California has decreased by approximately 1.5 million loans and $21 billion from 2007 to 2009, according to a report released by the California Reinvestment Coalition.
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Three Large Banks Rank At The Top For Small Businesses
Date: Tue, Dec 7th, 2010 12:47:10 am | Categories: Small Business News
Citizens Bank, Chase and Capital One ranked the best in providing a positive customer experience for small businesses, including s corps, c corps and LLCs, according to a study conducted by ath Power Consulting Corporation.
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How Social Should Your Corporation's Social Media Presence Be?
Date: Tue, Dec 7th, 2010 12:32:00 am | Categories: Managing a Business, Starting a Business
Marketers have been capitalizing on mobile trends for several years now, but for any entrepreneur looking to take their incorporation further, mobile can be the answer.
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New Healthcare Tax Credit Could Save Small Businesses Up To 35 Percent
Date: Sat, Dec 4th, 2010 12:12:41 am | Categories: Small Business News
Small businesses and entrepreneurs looking to incorporate may be eligible for a tax credit for up to 35 percent of the cost of providing health insurance to their employees under the new healthcare reform law.
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Incorporating A Business As A C Corp
Date: Fri, Dec 3rd, 2010 6:51:13 pm | Categories: Business Incorporation
The many challenges of starting a corporation include choosing which structure to incorporate under.
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Small Businesses Credited With U.S. Job Hike
Date: Fri, Dec 3rd, 2010 12:13:58 am | Categories: Small Business News
Small companies are being credited with the 93,000 new jobs created last month.
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Small Business Bankruptcy Rate On The Decline In Q3
Date: Thu, Dec 2nd, 2010 11:43:43 pm | Categories: Small Business News
The bankruptcy rate among businesses is on the decline in the third quarter of this year, particularly in the eastern region of the country, according to a study released by Equifax.
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Fed Policy Unlikely To Positively Impact Small Businesses
Date: Wed, Dec 1st, 2010 5:54:54 pm | Categories: Small Business News
Though the Federal Reserve's second round of its policy of quantitative easing, known as QE2, may help large companies, its effect on small businesses is likely to be minimal, according to Bloomberg Businessweek.
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Senate Keeps Healthcare Reform Tax Filing Requirement
Date: Tue, Nov 30th, 2010 3:44:07 pm | Categories: Small Business News
An effort to reduce the amount of paperwork that will be necessary for LLC entities and other types of businesses under healthcare reform has failed to pass the U.S. Senate.
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Small Business Survey Shows Optimism For 2011
Date: Mon, Nov 29th, 2010 2:48:32 pm | Categories: Small Business News
The results of a new survey indicate that small business owners in the United States are feeling optimistic about the coming year, and those preparing for the business incorporation process may want to take note.
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