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Next week is National Small Business Week. Even if you can't make it to the events in DC you can still get involved. Read More

Intellectual property, or IP, can be your most valuable business asset, even though you can’t see, smell, or touch it. Trademarks are a type of IP that protects your logo, brand, name, or other mark—but only if you follow the rules necessary to obtain legal protection. Before you invest in a website, brochures or marketing, or take other actions that will use a mark to brand you, here are key things you need to know Read More

Starting a fast food restaurant is a hugely popular entrepreneurial dream, yet the reality is far from dreamy. The restaurant business in notoriously tough – Gordon Ramsay would be out of a job if it weren’t – but where there is a will there is often a way. Here are some tips that can help entrepreneurs start, operate and grow their fast food or take-out business successfully and within the la Read More

Many businesses have information they want to remain confidential. But from time to time, information must be shared with outsiders - for example if you hire an independent contractor or enter into a joint venture with another business. In these cases, businesses use a non-disclosure agreement to protect their information. Read our 5 Tips for Making Sure Your Business Information Stays Secret with Non-Disclosure Agreement Read More

Summer is just around the corner. And whether your small business serves the millions of vacationers that hit the nation’s parks, beaches and other vacation spots during the summer months, or you find that most of your customers head out of town for the duration – here are some tips (some of them tax deductible) to help keep your business booming all summer long. Read More

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 Read More

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 Read More

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 Read More

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. Read More

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. Read More