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How to Deal With Soaring Commodity Costs - http://www.openforum.com

Posted by tuckerleroy under Finance
From http://www.openforum.com 4813 days ago
Made Hot by: Sun Tzu Business Guide on February 24, 2011 5:52 pm

Prices of many commodities, from cotton to corn, are on the rise. As a result, a slew of companies -- clothing retailers, industrial products manufacturers, paint distributors, etc. -- are feeling the pinch. Even the mighty McDonald’s Corp. recently indicated it might have to raise prices, thanks t Read More

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The IRS will be taking a closer look at online entrepreneurs in 2011

Posted by Entrepreneurosaurus under Taxes
From http://blog.entrepreneur.com 4817 days ago
Made Hot by: Cathode Ray Dude on February 15, 2011 1:10 am

The U.S. Internal Revenue Service will be looking more closely at online entrepreneurs in 2011. Be aware of this when it comes to reporting your income this year and when planning for the future. This isn't to say online small business have been avoiding paying taxes that are due. But be aware the Read More

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5 Recurring Charges to Reconsider

Posted by stillwagon428 under Finance
From http://www.openforum.com 4820 days ago
Made Hot by: HeatherStone on February 14, 2011 3:12 am

Looking to grow your business in 2011? One of the best ways to liberate cash for business development is to take a scalpel to recurring expenses that you may have overlooked in earlier rounds of cost cutting. Read More

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Tax Benefits of a Home Office

Posted by MMarquit under Taxes
From http://blog.lendingtree.com 4821 days ago
Made Hot by: HeatherStone on February 12, 2011 11:03 pm

If you are planning on working from home you should know about these tax benefits for having a home office. Here is what you should know about the benefits of a home office that go beyond the casual dress code and ability to make a snack run to the refrigerator with ease. Read More

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7 Tricks I Use to Get More For Le$$

Posted by Weblogbetter under Finance
From http://www.creditcardscanada.ca 4827 days ago
Made Hot by: Monsieur Eraser on February 8, 2011 7:05 am

I have a knack for bargain shopping. I shop at some of the best stores, yet pay the lowest prices. I know where to find high quality items for less than $10. I can create a whole name-brand outfit, including shoes for $20-$30, that looks as if I paid full price. Only my closest friends know how fru Read More

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Tax Information for New Home Based Businesses

Posted by HBCinc under Taxes
From http://www.thenewbusinessidea.com 4831 days ago
Made Hot by: BusinessBloggerPro on February 7, 2011 4:50 pm

If you own a company, you will need to file business income tax returns. If your operate out of your home and do not have any employees besides yourself, preparing taxes just became a lot easier. That said, there is basic but important tax information you should know before getting started, includi Read More

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14 Sites to Help You Microfinance Your Business or Startup

Posted by Adam_Gottlieb under Raising Capital
From http://frugalentrepreneur.com 4830 days ago
Made Hot by: Entrepreneurosaurus on February 6, 2011 6:51 pm

Hitting the wall trying to get financing for your business? If your monetary needs are small, these 14 resources can help you access the money you need to start or run your small business. There are options even where poor credit and few assets are an issue. Read More

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How people get paid these days

Posted by AcceptCards2011 under Finance
From http://www.paymentsense.co.uk 4830 days ago
Made Hot by: Small Business Tribe on February 4, 2011 10:39 pm

As a business owner or manager you realise the importance of staying ahead of retail trends and payment methods, but it is also important to understand how your… Read More

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Why “Financial Freedom” May Be Your Biggest Trap

Posted by dreamwithdeadline under Finance
From http://www.openforum.com 4830 days ago
Made Hot by: HomeBusinessMedia on February 4, 2011 6:44 am

If you are like most entrepreneurs, you want to start your own business because of the freedom it offers. Heck, we all do! Not that there is anything inherently wrong with that dream, or the dream of winning the lottery. Having your own business gives us the ability to do what we want, when we want Read More

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How To Use Kickstarter to Fund Your Business

Posted by Jed under Finance
From http://www.openforum.com 4829 days ago
Made Hot by: Entrepreneurosaurus on February 4, 2011 1:11 am

Securing financing is no easy feat for a business. When traditional measures for raising money are a bust, it is only natural for savvy entrepreneurs to turn to social media sites as a means to raise dollars. This thinking paved the way for Kickstarter, a website that hosts a variety of pre-approve Read More