Discussions go on in Washington in an effort to avoid a so-called fiscal cliff looming at the end of this year. However, for small businesses, other issues like tax increases and elimination of past incentives are also at stake. Add to this concerns about the costs of the Affordable Care Act coming Read More
Nothing is certain but death and taxes they say. Well next year it seems certain there will be some new taxes. Take a look at what could change and how it affects you. Read More
A month after Hurricane Sandy devastated the East Coast, there continues to be a lot of information out there about different forms of federal assistance, and a lot of confusion about the SBA’s role in helping homeowners, renters and businesses recover. The SBA is committed to the long-term recover Read More
Want to plan your finances for 2013? We've put together an easy tutorial complete with a free business budget template that you can use all year long! Read More
Before the year draws to a close, consider what you’ve been planning to spend money on, and make those purchases. As long as they are for business purchases, you can garner some year-end tax deductions. Read More
A lot of the people that I’ve advised over the years are former corporate employees who’ve been slogging away…working 70-hour weeks for years. Most of them are trying to avoid long hours, so they avoid food service businesses at all costs.

But, should they?


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It seems the critieria for a good business are much the same. But here’s the criteria for NOT investing in a business from Michael Blakeyof private equity firm Avonmore Development… it hammers home some very clear fundamentals for business owners, and of course ends…having an exit strategy. Enjoy Read More
The end of the year is fast approaching, but there’s still time to take advantage of a variety of business tax credits and deductions – some of which are new for 2012.

Here are just a few to consider, plus some best practices for maximizing your claims.

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Coffee’s steady increase in popularity-$2 billion in sales at McDonald's alone, is linked to not only its being a favored beverage, but also to its being daily consumed by more than 52% of U.S. Check out this report from Franchise Direct. Read More
Sometimes, getting back to the basics can be a good thing. The Franchise Biz Directory has very helpful--and short-articles on franchise business ownership. Check them out! Read More
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