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Managing Small Business Debt

Managing Small Business Debt

JohnTaylor January 8, 2014 0

Chances are that if you’re starting a small business, you’re going to need financing to get it off the ground. There a variety of financing sources for small businesses, including credit cards, small business loans, investors,

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Top 10 small business start up mistakes

Top 10 small business start up mistakes

JohnTaylor December 28, 2013 0

When starting a small business, knowing what not to do can be just as important as knowing what to do. Learning from commonly made stumbles by other small businesses can help you avoid these

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Finding a niche for your small business

Finding a niche for your small business

JohnTaylor December 8, 2013 0

While it makes sense for larger businesses to try to appeal to the broadest cross section of consumers possible, small business may be better served by narrowing focus and offering specialized goods and services

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Workers compensation and small business

Workers compensation and small business

JohnTaylor November 18, 2013 0

If your small business has employees, chances are that you will be required to have workers’ compensation insurance polices for them. Workers’ compensation provides employees with wage replacement and medical benefits for work-related injuries

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Creating Employee Positions

Creating Employee Positions

JohnTaylor November 8, 2013 0

When your small business expands, you may need a few extra sets of hands and eyes to help you cope with the increased workload. Or you may start a business that needs a few

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Small Business and Debt Collection

Small Business and Debt Collection

JohnTaylor October 18, 2013 0

Nearly all small businesses will have to deal with customers who are late in making payment or who refuse to make payment on bills owed to the business. As a small business owner, it

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Keeping your small business solvent

Keeping your small business solvent

JohnTaylor September 28, 2013 0

The global economic downturn has taken a toll on small businesses, and keeping your small business solvent can be tough in challenging economic times.  However, there are a number of ways you can keep

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Top 10 Tax Tips for Small Businesses

Top 10 Tax Tips for Small Businesses

JohnTaylor August 8, 2013 0

For small business owners, there are a variety of state and federal tax exemptions and deductions that you can take advantage of to lower your yearly tax bill. Also, your business tax exemptions and

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Small Businesses and State Income Tax

Small Businesses and State Income Tax

JohnTaylor July 28, 2013 0

In addition to paying federal income tax, your business will also likely have to pay state income taxes. The type of state income tax your business pays varies according to the legal structure of

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Small Business Legal Basics

Small Business Legal Basics

JohnTaylor July 8, 2013 0

For small business owners, having a little legal knowledge is a must. According to the U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform, small businesses paid more than $105 billion in 2008 as a result of lawsuits.

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