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Angel investment is one of the ways for start-up businesses to raise money for startup capital. Angels take a risk in investments, and an interest in the companies in which they invest. Businesses of all kinds are sought by angel investors - real estate, brokerage, pet supplies, craft stores, entertainment, restaurants and catering, appliance repair, retail, greeting cards, travel, photography, c Read More
It's time to start preparing your small business taxes. Don't forget about these small business tax deductions! Read More
When small businesses fail, the wreckage is often assigned to undercapitalization, among other mistakes. Seldom is failure attributed to a lack of effective communications that might have modified the behavior of sales prospects in a positive way, thus averting bankruptcy. Read More
To operate a business legally one needs to meet all the laws for operating a business in your country and local community. In the United States that means the laws of the federal government, state governments of every state in which you do business, and in many locales, even city and/or county laws governing business operation. While this may sound intimidating, there are multiple sources of help Read More
During this time of the year, a lot of people are actually getting laid off work because of recession. Because of this a lot of people are rethinking their position in their companies. Not only that, some employees are simply not happy with their jobs anymore. They feel stuck in a cubicle and they feel like they are not paid very well too. This is also the reason why a lot of people are thinking Read More
Learn how to develop a marketing plan in this free easy to follow tutorial. Developed with entrepreneurs and small businesses in mind, this free tutorial teaches you the marketing concepts you need to know. Read More
While some in the search marketing industry debate the linkability of even the most unsexy Web sites—and by “unsexy”, they often mean “small business”. There’s an important element missing from the discussion: return on investment. Read More
Employee benefits are an important factor to any business in hiring and retaining a good work force. The success of small businesses solely depends upon the work force and dedication of the employee to the businesses. Read More
It can be a bit scary to start a small business, particularly if it’s your first time. Many first time entrepreneurs fail a couple times before finally starting a business that really takes off. Read More
As the economy improves, this could be the perfect year to start your own company. Read part one of our guide on how to make your dream business come true. Read More
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