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Will your small business be audited this year? - http://www.allbusiness.com

Posted by ArmadaIG under Taxes
From http://www.allbusiness.com 5480 days ago
Made Hot by: on April 30, 2009 3:01 pm

Now that the dust has almost settled on the 2009 tax filing season, small business owners who are already hard-pressed by the economy have something else to worry about: a knock on the door from an Internal Revenue Service agent. IRS audits of small businesses increased by 41% from 2005 to 2007, while large business audits actually declined by Read More

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Twitter, Pizza And Some Help From Mark Cuban

Posted by franpro under Franchises
From http://www.thefranchisekingblog.com 5480 days ago
Made Hot by: on April 30, 2009 2:00 am

Check out Naked Pizza, and it's use of Twitter. Then see how Mark Cuban is getting involved... Read More

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Franchise Opportunities That Change Children's Lives

Posted by franpro under Franchises
From http://www.thefranchiseblog4vets.com 5488 days ago
Made Hot by: on April 22, 2009 3:31 pm

There are few opportunities in the world of franchise ownership that have the impact on children like these do... Read More

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Business Plans Don't Matter to Venture Capitalists

Posted by TimJustus under Raising Capital
From http://blogs.wsj.com 5494 days ago
Made Hot by: on April 17, 2009 7:19 pm

Small businesses seeking financing from venture-capital firms need not worry about writing up a solid business plan, since it doesn't sway funding decisions anyway, concludes a new study by researchers at the University of Maryland Robert H. Smith School of Business. Read More

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Ten ways to reduce your accounting fees

Posted by HeatherSmithAU under Finance
From http://www.flyingsolo.com.au 5498 days ago
Made Hot by: on April 14, 2009 4:07 pm

Business needs to look at all areas to save money, and Heather Smith highlights some tried and tested methods of saving on your necessary but expensive accounting fees. Read More

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Small businesses face more credit card cuts

Posted by ArmadaIG under Raising Capital
From http://www.kiplinger.com 5498 days ago
Made Hot by: on April 13, 2009 10:44 pm

Credit card banks aren't through cutting credit card lines. By 2010, about 20% less credit -- a drop of $1 trillion -- will be available via plastic. Small businesses, about half of which rely on credit cards either to finance their operations or as a safety net, will feel the pinch. Higher credit lines won't come back after the recession, eith Read More

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How to renegotiate with you suppliers

Posted by JohnH under Finance
From http://www.nytimes.com 5502 days ago
Made Hot by: on April 8, 2009 9:42 pm

Maybe your fixed costs are not as fixed you think. With the recession continuing in full force, you may find that everyone — from the company that supplies your office with water to your neighborhood banker — is willing to renegotiate their existing arrangements with you to keep your business. Closely analyze every contract you have and look Read More

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The $250,000 Small Business Tax Question

Posted by luckycharmer under Taxes
From http://www.businessweek.com 5506 days ago
Made Hot by: on April 6, 2009 3:46 pm

In the weeks since President Obama proposed rolling back federal income tax rates on the nation's top two marginal tax rates as part of his federal budget, the term "small business owner" has turned into a political football. Proponents of the budget proposal claim that less than 3% of small business owners have net household income above $ Read More

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Notes From A Collection Agent

Posted by BizBox under Finance
From http://bizbox.slate.com 5513 days ago
Made Hot by: on March 30, 2009 12:53 pm

An interview with Frank Cann, who owns a small Massachusetts debt-collection agency, on how the economy has affected his business. Read More

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Stimulus-Related Tax Tips

Posted by BizBox under Finance
From http://bizbox.slate.com 5514 days ago
Made Hot by: on March 27, 2009 1:18 pm

Tax expert Barbara Weltman tells you what you need to know when you estimate your taxes and complete your payroll taxes in light of the recent stimulus package. Read More