Some procurement programs typically limit the scope of companies that can bid on a contract to those qualified as “small businesses." By competing for these contracts, small business owners avoid the challenge of competing against large, entrenched government contractors.
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How The SBA Helps Bigger Companies...Get Smaller
Posted by stillwagon428 under FinanceFrom http://www.openforum.com 4755 days ago
How much Debt to Take? A Golf Analogy
Posted by ScottK under Raising CapitalFrom http://businessplangenius.com 4755 days ago
A common topic of discussion with my clients is how much debt is the right amount. This is a big question. Not enough debt can restrict your growth and too much debt can destroy your business. How can you tell if you have too much or too little debt?
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Why Small Business Owners Feel A High Tax Burden
Posted by maplesummit under FinanceFrom http://www.openforum.com 4756 days ago
Lots of people are cranky this time of year thanks to our 10,000+ page tax code. A survey by the National Federation of Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading small business association, found that four of its members' top ten concerns were tax-related.
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How To Outsource Your Bookkeeping
Posted by steeldawn under FinanceFrom http://www.openforum.com 4756 days ago
Bookkeeping is one of the least popular administrative tasks for small business owners. Instead, outsource the number crunching—pay someone else to do it so you can focus on what’s really important for your business.
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Millionaire Traits - What it Takes to Be a Millionaire
Posted by MMarquit under FinanceFrom http://cashmoneylife.com 4756 days ago
Do you have what it takes to become a millionaire? Whether starting a business, or working in a traditional job, millionaires share these common character traits; learn and apply them and you may join their ranks.
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How Merchant Processing is Killing Your Small Business
Posted by garratygroup under FinanceFrom http://www.gogarraty.com 4756 days ago
Talk to any small business owner and ask them this question: “Are you happy with your credit card processing company?” Chances are the answer will be a resounding “NO!” If you dig a little deeper you will find a common theme among many of the disgruntled: hiked up rates and hidden fees.
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State And Local Tax Surprises For Your Small Business
Posted by sannwood under FinanceFrom http://www.openforum.com 4756 days ago
There may be even greater reasons for complaining about state and/or local taxes. Where your business is located can make a big difference in the amount of state and local taxes you pay.
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If you aren't outraged, you aren't paying attention.
Posted by LarryWildman under FinanceFrom http://www.reddit.com 4757 days ago
2% of the benefits of an entire national tax cut - about four billion dollars - went directly to five people. Who happen to own Walmart. They cut you a $300 check so yo wouldn't grumble about it. Each Walton, individually, got more tax cut than 2.5 million people, collectively. But it's okay, beca
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What's Holding Up All The Hiring?
Posted by tuckerleroy under FinanceFrom http://www.openforum.com 4757 days ago
First, the good news: more small business owners say they are planning to hire over the next six months. Now, the not-so-good news: those same small business owners also say they are now more concerned about their cash flow than before the recession began.
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7 Reasons Why A Bad Economy Is A Good Thing
Posted by stillwagon428 under FinanceFrom http://www.openforum.com 4757 days ago
While the media loves to cover all things negative, there are actually some good things that can come out of a bad economy. You may not hear much about them, but they are there, and if you focus on them, the rewards will be immense.
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