Starting a business is no simple feat. From the moment you become a business owner you have to navigate a series of legal and regulatory hurdles.
So what aspects of business law can you take care of yourself, and when should you turn to a lawyer for help? Here’s some guidance on how you can navigate many of the legal needs of your start-up with a variety of self-service tools, and when you really should turn to a lawyer
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Navigating Business Law on Your Own vs. Hiring a Lawyer – A 101 for Start-Ups
Posted by businessdotgov under LegalFrom http://ow.ly 4990 days ago
Empowering Minority Entrepreneurs and Pequeñas Empresas – Government Resources that Can Help
Posted by businessdotgov under ManagementFrom http://community2.business.gov 4992 days ago
This week is Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week and many government agencies are using the month of August to showcase the wealth of resources that they offer to help minorities get started and succeed in business.
Here’s a breakdown of some of the comprehensive resources and mentoring services offered for minority and Hispanic business owners across the “.gov” domain and in your community Read More
Here’s a breakdown of some of the comprehensive resources and mentoring services offered for minority and Hispanic business owners across the “.gov” domain and in your community Read More
5 Tips for Getting to Know Your Competition and using it to Your Advantage
Posted by businessdotgov under MarketingFrom http://community2.business.gov 4997 days ago
There are many reasons why a business needs to keep an eye on the competition. From pricing your products competitively, to gauging how similar businesses are reacting to market forces, to understanding where you stand in the highly competitive space of online search rankings.
But how do you effectively sneak a peek at the competition, or even snuggle up to it? Here are five tips for researching and getting to know your competition Read More
But how do you effectively sneak a peek at the competition, or even snuggle up to it? Here are five tips for researching and getting to know your competition Read More
Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn? Finding the Right Fit for Your Small Business
Posted by businessdotgov under Social MediaFrom http://community2.business.gov 4999 days ago
Thinking of investing in social media but struggling to know where to start? According to a recent survey, 46% of small business owners said they wish they knew more about social media. And, while coming up with a social media strategy is one thing, it also helps to have a basic understanding of what each of the major social media sites can and can’t do for your small business and its customers. Here’s a quick 101 on how to best leverage the top three social networking sites – Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn
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7 Tips for Finding and Hiring the Right Employee – The First Time
Posted by businessdotgov under ManagementFrom http://community2.business.gov 5004 days ago
Hiring the right employee, the first time, is probably one of the hardest parts of running a small business. And nothing is more costly than getting it wrong. Here are some tips, from the experts at SCORE, for navigating the hiring process and finding and retaining the right talent.
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Get to the Top! – Tips for Making your Business Web Site More Prominent in an Online Search
Posted by businessdotgov under Online MarketingFrom http://community2.business.gov 5006 days ago
The last few years has largely seen the demise of the published edition of the Yellow Pages and the growth of Internet-based search tools.
This is good news for small business owners – if you can make your business listing stand out from the crowd.
But, before you rush out to hire a search engine optimization consultant, consider these tips for making sure your small business is prominent in an online search Read More
This is good news for small business owners – if you can make your business listing stand out from the crowd.
But, before you rush out to hire a search engine optimization consultant, consider these tips for making sure your small business is prominent in an online search Read More
Selling Internationally? 8 Reasons why Export.gov Might Just Be Your New Best Friend
Posted by businessdotgov under SalesFrom http://community2.business.gov 5011 days ago
The U.S. government offers many resources and programs to help small business owners expand into overseas markets. But, you might be surprised at just how much Uncle Sam has to offer.
For example, did you know the government can help target and facilitate meetings with potential partners and buyers? Or that Uncle Sam provides U.S. exporters with international marketing and promotion opportunities?
Let me introduce you to Export.gov Read More
For example, did you know the government can help target and facilitate meetings with potential partners and buyers? Or that Uncle Sam provides U.S. exporters with international marketing and promotion opportunities?
Let me introduce you to Export.gov Read More
A Quick Guide to Successful and Lawful Door-to-Door Sales
Posted by businessdotgov under SalesFrom http://community2.business.gov 5013 days ago
Ever wondered what it takes to operate a door-to-door sales operation? Interested in expanding your existing sales channels to include door-to-door selling?
Here are a few tips to help you start a lawful door-to-door sales business, and, who knows, set you on the way to becoming the next Avon empire Read More
Here are a few tips to help you start a lawful door-to-door sales business, and, who knows, set you on the way to becoming the next Avon empire Read More
SBA, SCORE, and SBDCs Explained - 3 Essential Local Resources for Small Business Owners
Posted by businessdotgov under ManagementFrom http://community2.business.gov 5018 days ago
“When you’re the business owner, there’s no one behind you. You’re the back-stop.” (Warren Brown, Washington, D.C. Small Business Person of the Year 2006). But what happens when you need help? Back-stop or not, you can’t go it alone forever. Help is at hand, if you know where to find it.
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Putting the “Social” into Social Media Marketing – 3 Tips for Interacting with your Customers
Posted by businessdotgov under Social MediaFrom http://community2.business.gov 5020 days ago
We’ve all heard about the benefits of using social media to engage with customers and market your business. But just how is it done?
So many brands make the mistake of using social media for just pushing messages out there while ignoring the fundamental point of social media – being SOCIAL!
But just how do you get social? Learn more with these three tips from a successful small business who is using social media on a tactical level to engage with customers, market their business and grow foot-traffic. Meet "Fuego Mundo Read More
So many brands make the mistake of using social media for just pushing messages out there while ignoring the fundamental point of social media – being SOCIAL!
But just how do you get social? Learn more with these three tips from a successful small business who is using social media on a tactical level to engage with customers, market their business and grow foot-traffic. Meet "Fuego Mundo Read More
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