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Small Business Tech Report

Small Business Tech Report - http://www.entrepreneur.com Avatar Posted by ShawnHessinger under Technology
From http://www.entrepreneur.com 5366 days ago
Made Hot by: ThomasPickering on October 26, 2009 3:18 pm
Large or small, cutting edge or more traditional, your business will almost certainly benefit from some of the technology described in this report from Entrepreneur.com. Small business can benefit from the high tech revolution through inexpensive applications that can lead to big differences in how you do business. Read more... Read More
Don't forget one of the most important items for your small business--the tax deduction! When you reach the end of the quarter or the end of the year, look carefully at what you've spent and what you've made and consider the many deductions you can legally bundle into your taxes... Read More
"Even in the best of economic times, it's not easy for start-ups to win bank loans. Most lenders look for a long track record of earnings, and some don't lend to new firms at all. But you can improve your odds by investing your own cash, building banking relationships, communicating a compelling business vision, and courting local investors." Th Read More
A good starting place for your start-up. Check out these prime locations and consider the other helpful information on this list page. Useful statistics on location, taxes, and where not to start... Read More
The business lunch--deal maker or deal breaker? Read this article to make sure you don't make the most common mistakes when taking your customer base to the next level and your clients out to lunch... Read More
When doing business overseas, it's important to consider cultural differences and customs to make the right impression with potential clients and partners. Using Japan as an example, examine how behavior can translate into partnerships or business disasters... Read More
Hindsight is surely 20/20, especially in the case of this L.A. entrepreneur, who discovered his worst business mistakes in marketing his bricks and mortar business. Check out the entire 5 part series to make sure you don't make the same mistakes... Read More

How to Plan Your Small Business Website

How to Plan Your Small Business Website - http://www.business.com Avatar Posted by ShawnHessinger under Online Marketing
From http://www.business.com 5369 days ago
Made Hot by: ethan on October 23, 2009 4:40 pm
The time has come to plan your small business Website. But where do you start to make sure the content you want is in place and that the Website offers and does what you want it to. Beyond the technical design of your Website, what do you want it to say or to do for potential customers. Here is a place to start from Elaine Grant of Muddy Dog Media Read More
Interest free loans are available from the U.S. Small Business Administration to assist small businesses with debt relief. For more information on whether your small business may qualify for this emergency program, a column at Work.com by contributor Daniel Kehrer lays out more of the details. According to Kehrer, loans of up to $35,000 may be ava Read More
Business blogging can be very important for establishing a brand, a relationship with customers and many other things whether you have a small business or a big one. The key is to start now and be committed, says Mack Collier of The Viral Garden in this interview with Abby Prince of SmallBusinessNewz. Watch the interview and see if you're not con Read More
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