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Did you know that July 2016 is unique this year in that it has five Fridays (July 1st, 15th, and 29th)? Why should you care? If you pay your employees every two weeks (aka biweekly payroll) and usually on a Friday, then you are looking at three payroll cycles this month, not two—and it’s something Read More

Ever considered government contracting? Pitching your products and solutions to the world’s biggest consumer—the U.S. government?

The business of selling to the government (more formally known as government contracting) can be a lucrative opportunity for businesses of all sizes. The government s Read More

Entrepreneurialism is part of the American dream, and let’s face it, owning a small business is the best kind of independence there is.If you’re looking to start a business right out of college or make the move from the nine-to-five grind to self-employment, here are some tips and considerations fo Read More

The U.S. wedding industry is a big business—great news if you’re interested in starting a wedding business. If you’re interested in getting a piece of this market’s pie, here are seven conventional (and some not-so-conventional) wedding-themed businesses to start this summer. Read More

With warmer weather approaching, U.S. home owners and building managers are beginning to think about getting their green spaces in shape once more. Is your landscape business ready for the season? How’s your pipeline looking? Will last year’s customers come back? What are you doing now to retain an Read More

If you’re looking to start a business in the U.S. as a foreign national or alien, you’ll no doubt have questions. What are the immigration requirements? How do you get started? What tax obligations must you adhere to? Can you get financing from U.S. banks?

While it’s advisable to get the help fr Read More

Is your small business looking to hire an intern this summer? Internships are an important to both students and business owners. If you want new ideas and the opportunity to nurture a potential future employee – at a low cost – read these five tips for hiring and managing an intern (within the law) Read More

When is the right time to make big purchases for your business? Whether it’s new furniture, equipment, or vehicles, new tax code changes make now an ideal time to make an investment in your business. Here’s what you need to know. Read More

National Small Business Week (NSBW)takes place from May 1–7 and culminates in the announcement of the National Small Business Person of the Year award.

It’s a great time to be a small business owner, and there are lots of ways to join in. Instead of being a passive observer, why not get involved Read More

Invoicing and invoice terms are an art form, and it’s one you can’t afford to get wrong. As a small business owner, I’ve been through several iterations of invoice formats and terms over the years, iteratively tweaking the language to ensure my clients can process them quickly and pay me on time. I Read More