What is Group Purchasing? How Do Small Businesses Use It? What Goods and Services Can My Business Buy Through Group Purchasing? Read how small business can pool their purchasing power to save money
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Small Businesses Come Together and Save Through Group Purchasing
Posted by businessdotgov under FinanceFrom http://community2.business.gov 5068 days ago
You Know Google, But Do You Know ALL the Google Search Engines?
Posted by businessdotgov under Online MarketingFrom http://community2.business.gov 5069 days ago
Small Business Trends', Anita Campbell introduces us to the new features rolled out in Google Search. Get the lowdown on what this means for your online marketing and how you get the word out about your business
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4 Steps to Moving Your Business Out of Your Home and Into a Retail Office
Posted by businessdotgov under ManagementFrom http://community2.business.gov 5069 days ago
Are you considering moving out of your home office and into a retail location? Working at home has its benefits – flexible hours, no commute time. However, personal distractions and lack of sufficient space, among other reasons, may steer some home-based businesses to expand outside the home into a traditional office setting. Before you move out your home office, read on to learn about the pros, cons, and factors to consider when moving to a retail space
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Setting the Record Straight with the IRS: FixingTax Errors, Handling Disputes & Avoiding Audits
Posted by businessdotgov under TaxesFrom http://community2.business.gov 5071 days ago
Getting your tax return right the first time is something all business owners and individuals strive to achieve. However, an incredibly complex and ever-changing tax system means we all make mistakes, even the IRS! This article sheds some light on how to correct common tax mistakes, while providing guidance for handling tax disputes and tips on preventing an IRS audit.
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Enhance Your Workforce – And Save Money - by Hiring Veterans and People with Disabilities
Posted by businessdotgov under ManagementFrom http://community2.business.gov 5074 days ago
Are you looking to hire high-quality employees? Are you looking for hiring incentives? Would you be interested in finding a largely untapped resource bank of potential hires? If so, you may be interested in recruiting and hiring veteran and disabled employees. Here are ways in which the government can help.
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Is The Franchise Industry Using Social Media Marketing Effectively Yet?
Posted by businessdotgov under FranchisesFrom http://community2.business.gov 5075 days ago
The franchise industry, as a whole, has not exactly been an “early adopter” of social media, especially, social media marketing. It’s taken a while, but the franchise industry seems to be taking it seriously now. Here are some concrete examples of franchise brands that have done some really innovative things to tell their unique stories, and get the word out about their products and services
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Adding Social Media to the Business Marketing Mix – No Longer a Question of “Why?” but “How?”
Posted by businessdotgov under Social MediaFrom http://community2.business.gov 5075 days ago
How does your business use social media in its marketing mix? If you use it to identify and attract new customers – then you are in the majority. Here are some insights on how small businesses are using blogs, Facebook and Twitter to expand, plus some tips to get your social media strategy right
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Google and SBA Join Forces to Educate Local Businesses about how to Succeed Online
Posted by businessdotgov under TechnologyFrom http://www.google.com 5076 days ago
Google & SBA join forces to produce videos showing how actual small business owners are using online tools to drive business
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Working with Investors: 4 Things You can do to Set Ground Rules
Posted by businessdotgov under Raising CapitalFrom http://community2.business.gov 5076 days ago
Now that you have successfully sold your investor on your business idea, what are legal steps you need to take to solidify your investor relationship? Do you need to sign agreements? Are there special laws and regulations you need to comply with? To avoid major disagreements and messy lawsuits, take the time to correctly set the ground rules with your investor. Follow these tips below to successfully establish your investor relationship
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Tips for Understanding Your State’s Business Environment & How it Affects Business Success
Posted by businessdotgov under LegalFrom http://community2.business.gov 5077 days ago
In addition to tax laws, a state’s business environment – including utility costs and labor laws - affects the success and longevity of the small businesses that operate there. By no means is this list exhaustive, as there are many factors that contribute to a business environment, but here are a few factors to consider as you decide where to start, expand, or relocate your business
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