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Keeping Pace with Change and Growth – Business.gov Web Gadgets
Posted by businessdotgov under NewsFrom http://community2.business.gov 5091 days ago
Getting access to the right tools and resources to help you proactively keep pace with change can be time consuming and sometimes costly. The good news is that in addition to the wealth of public information and resources available on the Business.gov site, the Business.gov team has developed and is constantly refining a host of Web services and tools that connect small business owners directly Read More
Tips for Taking Your Business Online – Build It, Optimize It, Spread the Word
Posted by businessdotgov under MarketingFrom http://smallbiztrends.com 5095 days ago
Check out these tips for starting an online business or e-commerce site and generating traffic using social media, blogging and SEO.
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After New Law Changes, What Does An Employee Really Cost You?
Posted by businessdotgov under Human ResourcesFrom http://community2.business.gov 5095 days ago
If your business is recovering or expanding and you need to hire new people or re-hire former employees, budget for the true cost of each additional employee. Wages aren’t your only cost. There are various payroll taxes, employee benefits, and hidden costs that can jack up the cost for adding a worker. And new laws may provide tax reductions — or additions -- for staffing up.
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Reinventing Your Business Is The Key to Success
Posted by businessdotgov under StrategyFrom http://community2.business.gov 5095 days ago
George Illiparampil manages Cogency.us, an online business based in Massachusetts. He has several years of experience with small to medium-sized businesses, specializing in finance, business development, and general management. While managing his business full time, Mr. Illiparampil has been a great resource in the Business.gov Community as gjosephus. Mentoring and coaching people are long-time p
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Accepting Food Stamps as a Small Business
Posted by businessdotgov under ManagementFrom http://community2.business.gov 5095 days ago
In times of high unemployment, more and more families and individuals rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - formerly known as the food stamps program - to purchase food items with the use of an EBT card. Small food retailers looking to expand their market share can access EBT cardholders by becoming licensed retailers through the US Department of Agriculture. Read on for retai
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Starting a Child Care Business
Posted by businessdotgov under LegalFrom http://community2.business.gov 5095 days ago
The child care industry is a growing market. As the number of working parents climbs, more families require child care services. Child care businesses come in all sizes, from small child care homes to large commercial centers. If you are interested in starting a child care business, follow these steps to help you plan and manage your business.
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Tips for Finding and Working with Wholesale Suppliers
Posted by businessdotgov under StrategyFrom http://community2.business.gov 5095 days ago
Whether you are setting up a main street store or an online store, you are going to need a relationship with a wholesaler or wholesalers. The same goes for service-based businesses such as hair salons and auto body shops, who can often earn additional income from selling complementary products in their business location.
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Get your business financially fit
Posted by businessdotgov under FinanceFrom http://community2.business.gov 5095 days ago
Financial fitness is a topic no business owner can afford to ignore. But truth be told, most entrepreneurs don’t have a financial background. They pick up pieces of financial intelligence along the way, either learning from others or from their mistakes. And whether you are good with numbers or not, even a basic foundation in financial skills can help you make sound business decisions, as well
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Operations Manual Basics For Future Franchisors
Posted by businessdotgov under FranchisesFrom http://community2.business.gov 5099 days ago
Before you get to the “wealth creation” part of franchising, you must write a powerful operations manual. This manual has to be your best work. It will be the foundation of your franchise, and you’ll have to live it and breathe it in order to ensure your success (as well as the success of your franchisees.)
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10 Social Media Benchmark Statistics--How Are You Doing?
Posted by businessdotgov under Social MediaFrom http://community2.business.gov 5099 days ago
Sometimes it is hard to tell how your social media activity stacks up. Are you more active -- or less active -- than your peers? Is your target audience likely to be using certain social media over other social media -- say LinkedIn versus video? Are you taking the right steps to build your presence online, or would you get better results if you adjusted your steps? This list of social medi
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