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Will You Give Your Employees a Raise in 2013? - http://www.openforum.com

Posted by stillwagon428 under Finance
From http://www.openforum.com 4094 days ago
Made Hot by: MindCircusMedia on February 12, 2013 12:49 pm

If your salary and compensation plans for your employees in 2013 are falling short of spectacular, you’ve got plenty of company. Median salary increases for 2013 will be just 3 percent, according to the sixth annual Compensation Planning Survey from Buck Consultants, which forecasts this low level Read More

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What is Business Valuation and When Should You Be Concerned About It?

Posted by Adam_Gottlieb under Finance
From http://frugalentrepreneur.com 4093 days ago
Made Hot by: techmedia on February 11, 2013 2:18 pm

When it comes to the value of your business, its worth can vary significantly depending on who is looking at it. When should you care? Read More

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5 Simple Ways to Stay Out of Debt

Posted by bigmoneyweb under Finance
From http://www.businessgross.com 4090 days ago
Made Hot by: sundaydriver on February 11, 2013 12:28 pm

For a startup business owners, one of the easiest ways to inject cash to their projects or get the working capital to set their plans is motion is applying for a business loan; whether taking out
this loan from a lending company or applying for a federal grants through the different loan prog Read More

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Seven 1099 Forms that You Should Watch For this Tax Season

Posted by MMarquit under Taxes
From http://beingfrugal.net 4098 days ago
Made Hot by: Herby on February 8, 2013 11:54 am

There are several different types of 1099 forms, and you need to be on the lookout for them, if they apply to the type of income that you receive. Here are seven 1099 forms to watch for. Read More

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So-Called "Amazon Tax" Threatening IN and FL Small Businesses

Posted by prussakov under Taxes
From http://www.amnavigator.com 4094 days ago
Made Hot by: SimplySmallBiz on February 8, 2013 12:30 am

While the mass media focuses their "analyses" on Amazon, (a) it isn't Amazon, but in-state consumers who will have to pay the tax, and (b) it isn't Amazon (alone) who will suffer, but thousands of small businesses run by Indiana- and Florida-based affiliate marketers. We've seen major e-tailers ter Read More

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Applebee's Waitress Fired | But Why?

Posted by franpro under Franchises
From http://www.thefranchiseking.com 4096 days ago
Made Hot by: thelastword on February 7, 2013 1:17 am

Why did a franchisee of a St. Louis area Applebee's restaurant fire a waitress a short while ago? Was it because of her lack of skills? Was it because she was late to work all the time? Or, did it have to do with what she did online? Find out. Read More

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Section 179 for 2013

Posted by chrissyastbury under Taxes
From http://www.waspbarcode.com 4095 days ago
Made Hot by: NanoTechnologyMedia on February 6, 2013 1:07 pm

Get the scoop on section 179 of the tax code and how small-and medium-sized businesses can benefit through proper tax planning and asset management. Read More

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5 Mobile Apps to Simplify The Tax Season

Posted by chrissyastbury under Taxes
From http://www.waspbarcode.com 4101 days ago
Made Hot by: businessluv on February 5, 2013 7:31 am

Today, January 30, 2013, is the free IRS e-Filing start date. Whether you’re a small business owner or a tax-paying individual, these mobile tax apps should help simplify tax season. Read More

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5 Tips for Buying a Franchise

Posted by Nellie Akalp under Franchises
From http://smallbiztrends.com 4102 days ago
Made Hot by: Digitaladvert on February 1, 2013 8:56 pm

Nellie Akalp, CEO of CorpNet.com, shares five tips to buying a franchise in this Small Business Trends post! Read More

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Micro Loans: Your 2013 Solution to Fast Small Business Financing

Posted by SmallBizDiamonds under Raising Capital
From http://smallbizdiamonds.com 4103 days ago
Made Hot by: cherry93 on February 1, 2013 6:54 am

In today’s economy it harder then ever to secure a small business loan…or is it? Trying to obtain a traditional loan for your small business can be difficult or hands down impossible, the good news is there are several other options. This article will detail the benefits of utilizing... Read More