“There may be liberty and justice for all, but there are tax breaks only for some” (Martin A. Sullivan, Economist). Well, yes, if you know where to find them and apply them correctly. For small business owners, these tax breaks often come in the form of tax deductions. To help you navigate the complex world of business tax deductions, here is some guidance that will help you take the deductions you deserve
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Business Expenses and Tax Deductions Explained – A 101 for Small Business Owners
Posted by businessdotgov under TaxesFrom http://community2.business.gov 5021 days ago
Breaking News! The Small Business Administration (SBA) is Now on Facebook and Twitter
Posted by businessdotgov under NewsFrom http://www.facebook.com 5021 days ago
The Small Business Administration (SBA) just joined the social media world with a new Facebook page and an official Twitter account (www.twitter.com/sbagov).
Become a fan on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/SBAgov.
The Small Business Administration works to assist and protect the interests of small business. SBA guarantees loans and provides business development assistance to small businesses. It administers its programs through district offices throughout the United States and provides additional services through its network of resource partners: the Small Business Development Centers (SBDC), SCORE, U.S. Export Assistance Centers (USEAC), Women's Business Centers (WBC), and Veterans Business Outreach Centers (VBOC) Read More
Become a fan on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/SBAgov.
The Small Business Administration works to assist and protect the interests of small business. SBA guarantees loans and provides business development assistance to small businesses. It administers its programs through district offices throughout the United States and provides additional services through its network of resource partners: the Small Business Development Centers (SBDC), SCORE, U.S. Export Assistance Centers (USEAC), Women's Business Centers (WBC), and Veterans Business Outreach Centers (VBOC) Read More
Stand Out from the Crowd – 7 Steps for Creating a Marketing Message that Sticks
Posted by businessdotgov under MarketingFrom http://community2.business.gov 5026 days ago
Made Hot by: sannwood on July 1, 2010 3:49 pm
What’s your business marketing message? Many small businesses are confused about what their marketing message is and how they should communicate it to the outside world. Here are seven steps you can take to develop a marketing message that grabs the attention of your customers, speaks to them, and promotes action
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5 Steps to Building a Business Web Site that is Social, Content-Rich, and Makes you Money
Posted by businessdotgov under Online MarketingFrom http://community2.business.gov 5027 days ago
Building a Web site and all that this entails - choosing a web host, writing and maintaining actionable and relevant content, and running an online store - is quite an undertaking for any small business. Here are 5 steps to help you set up your company web site
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Get More from Your Team - 5 Employee Incentive Programs that Pay Off
Posted by businessdotgov under ManagementFrom http://community2.business.gov 5033 days ago
No longer regarded as a frivolous and unnecessary expense, employee incentive programs are now widely accepted as justifiable and beneficial – boosting morale through engagement and reward, stimulating productivity, and encouraging a collective participation in the success of the business.
Here are five ways to introduce employee incentives into your day-to-day business strateg Read More
Here are five ways to introduce employee incentives into your day-to-day business strateg Read More
Hiring Your First Employee – 10 Steps Uncle Sam Requires You Follow
Posted by businessdotgov under ManagementFrom http://networkedblogs.com 5034 days ago
Hiring your first employee is a huge step. Not only does it mean relinquishing some element of control over your business, it also involves taking care of a host of federal and state government regulatory requirements, tax laws, and compensation demands.
Here are 10 steps you need to follow to ensure you are in compliance with the law Read More
Here are 10 steps you need to follow to ensure you are in compliance with the law Read More
Hiring Interns – 6 Tips for Setting up an Internship Program
Posted by businessdotgov under ManagementFrom http://community2.business.gov 5034 days ago
Setting up an internship program for your small business is a smart and rewarding way to recruit talent. It’s also a proven way to nurture potential full time employees. But how do you go about recruiting interns? Here are six tips to help guide you through the recruitment, management and regulatory side of setting up an internship progra
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4 Tips for Choosing a Business Name that is Brand-Appropriate, Web-Ready, and Protected
Posted by businessdotgov under MarketingFrom http://smallbiztrends.com 5038 days ago
Throughout the entire life cycle of your business one thing is constant – your business name. And this means getting it right, the first time.
Why? Consider this – assuming you optimize your Web site, post your business on local online listings, develop a social media strategy, and deliver a great service, your business name and all that it represents will go viral (and hopefully in a good way).
It’s also important that you take steps to protect your name against trademark infringement and register it with the right regulatory bodies for the purposes of taxation, incorporation, licenses, and permits.
Here are four tips to help you choose and manage your business name throughout the lifecycle of your business Read More
Why? Consider this – assuming you optimize your Web site, post your business on local online listings, develop a social media strategy, and deliver a great service, your business name and all that it represents will go viral (and hopefully in a good way).
It’s also important that you take steps to protect your name against trademark infringement and register it with the right regulatory bodies for the purposes of taxation, incorporation, licenses, and permits.
Here are four tips to help you choose and manage your business name throughout the lifecycle of your business Read More
Need the Facts? 5 Sources of Free Economic and Market Data from Uncle Sam
Posted by businessdotgov under MarketingFrom http://community2.business.gov 5040 days ago
Market data can be invaluable in helping small business build a picture of how its customer base is changing, where similar prospects exist in other geographies, as well as what the competition is doing. The good news for budget conscious small businesses is that the federal government – currently the largest producer of data in the U.S. – has agencies and offices dedicated to collecting, analyzing, and reporting on business, industrial and economic activity. Here are five bookmark-worthy government sources of market data and statistic
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Manage My Money – Government Resources for Financial Management
Posted by businessdotgov under FinanceFrom http://community2.business.gov 5041 days ago
Learning proper financial management techniques is often just as important as obtaining the money in the first place. To help you manage your money, Business.gov has highlighted several government sources intended to help business owners practice effective financial management.
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