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When answering the question of how to choose the right lawyer for your small business an obvious start might be checking their references. But attorney Joseph Zellmer suggests some other points you might consider such as likability and follow through. Watch the video: Read More

A report from BusinessWeek now says the recession could last at least through 2010 and while certainly that's not great news for job seekers or those trying to hang on to their position in a rough economy, could it be a good thing for your business? The report, explains how recession, while tough on all business in general, can help businesses revisit everything they do, make innovative improveme Read More

Here are 10 "awesome" technology tips for small business growth from SCORE via smallbiztechnology.com. The tips are pretty general but it's easy to see how they can be put into practice with various specific tools. The suggestions are less step by step instructions than important tips that will help you get into the right mindset when considering how to move forward with plans to use technology i Read More

From the publishers of the well-known "Dummies" guides, here are some online small business tax advice from some reliable sites. Don't feel overwhelmed by your small business tax issues. Select any of these helpful and well-known sites in addition to contacting a qualified tax preparer. There's plenty of information to help you on your way. Read More

This online edition of "The Small Business Bible: Everything You Need To Know To Succeed in Your Small Business" by USAToday.com's small business columnist Steven D. Strauss is available from Google Books. There are also some reviews available through adjacent links. The book's second edition includes 526 pages all available online in pdf format and you will also find a link allowing you to purch Read More

From About.com' Small Business Canada, a pdf version of the Royal Bank's complete guide to buying a franchise. It's 16 pages and reviews points including why a small business person might choose franchising, how franchising works and a guide to buying and financing your new franchise business. Like many other huge decisions in life, 16 pages alone will probably not provide all of the information Read More

With an unexpected Republican U.S. Senate upset in Massachusetts, how will a probable revamping of the proposed health care reform bill affect small business. This column by Kent Hoover at Portfolio.com suggests a possible "Plan B" exists which would likely help small businesses and their employees afford better health care if Congress has the willingness to consider it. Read More

From About.com Small Business Canada, here is a comprehensive resource page with links to critical information, some more specific to Canada, but much of it worth considering no matter where you are thinking of buying a franchise. Topics include a self-examination to determine whether or not franchising is the proper fit for your business ambitions, a look at the advantages and disadvantages and Read More

A resource from Business.gov helps small business people learn more about loans and financing available through government backed guarantees. According to the site, the government rarely makes direct loans to small businesses. But there are opportunities available and some diligent research can result in uncovering some interesting opportunities. This site is a link to more resources for those sm Read More

Before you spend one dime on a new venture, make a break-even analysis to determine whether your small business is likely to make money. Check out this article at Nolo.com to learn more about how a break-even analysis could save you money, time and effort when starting a new business. No one can be certain whether your company will make money or not, but with a break-even analysis you will get a Read More