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Picking a Content Management Program For Your Small Business

Picking a Content Management Program For Your Small Business

JohnTaylor October 18, 2012 0

The most important piece of software you’ll need for your online business website is its content management program. The content management program controls what appears on your web page and the overall design of

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Setting Prices: Fair Pay for Service-Oriented Businesses

JohnTaylor October 16, 2012 0

Whether you’re selling goods or providing services, setting your prices at a point where you’re able to compete with other businesses and make sufficient profit to sustain your business and yourself is key being

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Selecting a physical location for your small business

Selecting a physical location for your small business

JohnTaylor October 8, 2012 0

Location. Location. Location. We’ve all heard it before, but it’s no less true for being often said. Where you set up shop for your small business is an important consideration for many reasons. The

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Top 10 Attributes To Look For In New Employees

Top 10 Attributes To Look For In New Employees

JohnTaylor September 18, 2012 0

Employees can make or break a small business, particularly one with just a handful of workers to perform the tasks necessary to the business’ success. Unlike larger businesses that can absorb a certain amount

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Buying A Small Business

Buying A Small Business

JohnTaylor September 8, 2012 0

For entrepreneurs who don’t want to start at square one with their ventures, buying an existing business can be an attractive option. When you purchase an existing business, you inherit a business model, employees,

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Starting a Franchise Small Business

Starting a Franchise Small Business

JohnTaylor August 28, 2012 0

Buying a franchise can be an opportunity for entrepreneurs with limited resources or those who don’t want to start a business completely from scratch to take advantage of an existing brand and business model

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Paying Income Taxes on LLC Earnings

Paying Income Taxes on LLC Earnings

JohnTaylor August 23, 2012 0

Limited liability corporations, or LLCs, are becoming increasingly popular as their business structure allows owners of the company to escape double taxation on income. Understanding how LLCs are taxed and what owners’ responsibilities are

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Creating a Good Work Environment in Your Small Business

Creating a Good Work Environment in Your Small Business

JohnTaylor August 18, 2012 0

Atmosphere is important to small businesses, particularly ones that are service-oriented, such as restaurants or eateries. Making sure that your employees are content and get along well can help create the inviting, friendly atmosphere

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Using the SBA

Using the SBA

JohnTaylor August 8, 2012 0

The Small Business Administration, an agency of the U.S. federal government, provides support to small business entrepreneurs seeking to establish and grow their businesses. The agency focuses on what it describes as the three

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Top Red Flags for Prospective Employees

Top Red Flags for Prospective Employees

JohnTaylor July 28, 2012 0

Employees have a huge impact on the success of a small business, particularly in businesses with only a handful of employees. In small-employment firm, every employee needs to be an A player for the

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