If you are like many entrepreneurs, budgeting is an annual exercise that you may prefer to do without. However, your budget is a powerful tool for ensuring the success of your business, so it’s worth the time and effort to prepare one.
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Turn Your Annual Operating Plan into a Budget
Posted by maplesummit under FinanceFrom http://www.openforum.com 5025 days ago
Small Business Funding Programs - What is Next?
Posted by ivanpw under Raising CapitalFrom http://www.noobpreneur.com 5025 days ago
Recently, small business owners were offered to participate in particular stimulus programs provided by the government which were aimed to encourage hiring people.
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‘Buy Local’ On The Rise in America
Posted by stillwagon428 under FinanceFrom http://www.openforum.com 5025 days ago
Most small retailers (51 percent) believe there is a growing ‘buy local’ sentiment in the U.S., according to the American Express OPEN Retail Economic Pulse, a survey of retail small business owners with storefront locations. A majority of those surveyed (55 percent) believe that ‘buy local’ campai
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Accounting for Dummies: Part 3. The Balance Sheet
Posted by bloggertone under FinanceFrom http://bloggertone.com 5025 days ago
The balance sheet is a snapshot of all your assets and liabilities at a point in time, this can be the year end, month end, quarter end depending on your bookkeeping habits...
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Michael Plude CPA: What Do You Gain by Hiring a Tax Consultant?
Posted by MichaelPlude under TaxesFrom http://michaelplude.blogspot.com 5027 days ago
A Tax Consultant is a professional, whose job profile requires him to advise his clients on all aspects related to taxation, ranging from necessary tax returns to estate planning. This article gives you the reasons why you need a tax consultant.
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Congress May Slow ‘Swipe’ Cap Amid Regulator Concerns
Posted by vantagepoint under FinanceFrom http://blog.vantagecard.com 5028 days ago
Stories like Congress May Slow ‘Swipe’ Cap Amid Regulator Concerns and Debit card fee limits hit a snag reported on yesterday's hearings where Congress and financial regulators discussed delaying or revising debit card price cap rules as suggested by The Federal Reserve to comply with the Durbin am
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* IRS Payment Plan: Help for Those Who Can't Pay Their Taxes
Posted by MMarquit under TaxesFrom http://www.moolanomy.com 5028 days ago
Whatever the reason, you might find that you owe the IRS a tax bill that you can’t afford. So, what can you do? The IRS does have a solution for you. It is possible to apply for an installment agreement.
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How Much Does Franchising Contribute to the Economy?
Posted by mssux under FinanceFrom http://www.openforum.com 5028 days ago
In September, the Census Bureau released data from its first look at franchising across a wide range of industries. Collected as part of the 2007 Economic Census, this data provides interesting insights into an important mode of doing business.
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When Will the Recession Be Over for SBOs?
Posted by stillwagon428 under FinanceFrom http://www.openforum.com 5029 days ago
No matter how many times President Obama shows economic graphs displaying the recession is over, most business owners can’t believe it. What has to happen for small business owners to feel the recession is over? Here are the first three areas where progress needs to be made.
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Recommended Reading for anyone looking to buy or sell Merchant Services
Posted by vantagepoint under FinanceFrom http://blog.vantagecard.com 5029 days ago
Wow! This post on TheBreakFreeProject.org titled 5 Deceitful Tactics Credit Card Processors Use To Get More Of Your Money really captures the very points Vantage has been making now for 15 years! Everyday we work with merchants being aggressively pursued by both fly-by-night organizations and big-n
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