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When I started my business nearly 10 years ago, like many newly self-employed or freelance folks out there, I had one client, no business plan, and, yes, I’ll freely admit it, no idea what was ahead of me.

But I learned a lot of lessons along the way that make the difference between being a suc Read More

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If you started a small business because you sought independence, then this Independence Day week is an extra special reason to celebrate your achievements.

Personal independence in the form of business ownership is core to the American dream. Choosing what you want to do and being free to pursue Read More

Is your business realizing great profits but still feeling the pinch each month? There may be a number of reasons for this, but more than likely you’re experiencing cash flow problems.

It’s a mistake many businesses make – focusing on overall profitability but failing to take cash flow into cons Read More

You often hear about retainer agreements in the context of big firm lawyer-client or accountant-client relationships, but these lucrative contracts can be applied to almost any service business, particularly freelancers and consultants.

Here are a few tips for winning a retainer contract and ens Read More

Business planning – urgh! It’s a tedious exercise that most of us would rather tackle once a year or put off until we’re sat in front of a lender asking for financing only to find out they need solid justification in writing. But business planning shouldn’t be avoided and is certainly shouldn’t be Read More

If you’re feeling the pinch at the end of every month when your bills are paid or a real punch in the face at the end of the quarter when you pay your estimated taxes, then it’s probably time to start taking control of your finances.

While there are some strategic things you can do to find and f Read More

Webinars have been around since the 90s and has become a staple in many business marketing toolkits. But, let’s face it; webinars take a lot of time and effort to produce.

That being said webinars are still a valuable asset for any business and have the potential for generating ROI for the long Read More

We all need vacations, whether you’re a solopreneur or manage a team of employees. But how do you take that time off without getting your time off interrupted or coming back to find that your business fell apart without you? Read More

If you’re a sole proprietor and are reeling at the amount of self-employment and income tax you pay, then it may time to review your business status.

Sole proprietors make up about 70% of all U.S. businesses, and there’s good reason. It’s the easiest business structure to form and operate. But s Read More