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When is the Customer Not Always Right? - http://www.openforum.com

Posted by dreamwithdeadline under Finance
From http://www.openforum.com 4836 days ago
Made Hot by: Small Business News on January 23, 2011 5:21 pm

Even the simplest financial choices that your business makes can have shocking consequences. A few weeks ago, I was visiting an independent book, comic, and game shop in my local area. The shop has a small vinyl cling on their glass door indicating their membership in the local Chamber of Commerce, Read More

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Considerations for Aspiring Franchisors

Posted by lkpetrolino under Franchises
From http://www.365daysofstartups.com 4843 days ago
Made Hot by: Small Business Manifesto on January 20, 2011 5:12 pm

By many accounts, the franchise "industry" is one of the privileged that is poised to react favorably to the down economy. Coupled with the recent boom in the popularity and understanding of the franchise model, this is perhaps one of many reasons that more and more businesses in a wide array of in Read More

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Small Business Tax Deduction: Write off Your Business Assets

Posted by mirsbblogger under Taxes
From http://smallbusiness.uprinting.com 4842 days ago
Made Hot by: BusinessBloggerPro on January 19, 2011 2:14 pm

Typically, a business is allowed deductions for depreciable, tangible, property. However, § 179 allows a business to treat the entire cost of any § 179 property as an expense which is not chargeable to their capital account. The full purchase price is allowed as a deduction for the taxable year in Read More

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Why Your Business Owes Taxes When it Didn't Generate Cash

Posted by dreamwithdeadline under Finance
From http://www.openforum.com 4839 days ago
Made Hot by: HeatherStone on January 18, 2011 9:35 pm

Your business has several silent partners: Uncle Sam and his state and local cousins. Many of the decisions you make on a daily basis will impact their take, so it’s wise to be at least somewhat familiar with the tax laws when you run your own business.
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5 Budgeting Ideas for Every Small Business Owner

Posted by sannwood under Finance
From http://www.openforum.com 4840 days ago
Made Hot by: BusinessBloggerPro on January 18, 2011 1:51 am

Managing cash flow is one of the most challenging aspects of being a business owner. Learning to budget, however, can help you overcome this challenge. Read More

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Business Lending Improves But Challenges Remain

Posted by Monsieur Eraser under Raising Capital
From http://online.wsj.com 4844 days ago
Made Hot by: HeatherStone on January 16, 2011 10:16 pm

Business lending improves but challenges remain. Recent indicators show a rise in consumer spending as well leading some businesses to think about hiring again. But if you run a small business indicators are that you will only see marginal improvements if at all. Still, a rise in financing options Read More

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How To Raise Capital For Your Startup Business In 2011

Posted by HeatherStone under Raising Capital
From http://www.inc.com 4844 days ago
Made Hot by: Small Business News on January 16, 2011 2:43 am

If raising capital to start a new business or expand an existing business through new services or a new product launch is your aim, this article is a good place to get started. Raising capital can be a critical part of entrepreneurship depending upon your goals but the rules are always changing. Le Read More

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Comparing Competitive Costs – The Way to Win

Posted by stillwagon428 under Finance
From http://www.openforum.com 4843 days ago
Made Hot by: Small Business Manifesto on January 15, 2011 12:46 am

This question always seems to vex the non-financial folks: how can I sell it cheap? Top management wants to know: are they the low cost producer—or are we—or who is? Manufacturing and purchasing folks want to know: what target do we need to hit on costs, purchase prices, etc.? And in the very begi Read More

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Raising Capital for Your Small Business: Where To Start

Posted by HomeBusinessMedia under Raising Capital
From http://www.businessblogshub.com 4844 days ago
Made Hot by: Entrepreneurosaurus on January 14, 2011 6:10 pm

When you're raising capital for your small business, there are a couple of places to start. Your best option is to build a "capital base" from a variety of sources, not just one. This post gives and excellent list of some funding sources you may want to start with. For all those thinking about seek Read More

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