Some small-business critics have argued that Obama's proposed tax plan is unfair to small businesses. Are they right?
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Obama's Taxes and Small Business
Posted by BizBox under NewsFrom http://bizbox.slate.com 5696 days ago
Made Hot by: on April 30, 2009 8:20 pm
Will your small business be audited this year?
Posted by ArmadaIG under TaxesFrom http://www.allbusiness.com 5697 days ago
Made Hot by: on April 30, 2009 3:01 pm
Now that the dust has almost settled on the 2009 tax filing season, small business owners who are already hard-pressed by the economy have something else to worry about: a knock on the door from an Internal Revenue Service agent.
IRS audits of small businesses increased by 41% from 2005 to 2007, while large business audits actually declined by
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5 Free Tools to Boost Your Online Marketing Results
Posted by stillwagon428 under Online MarketingFrom http://www.smbceo.com 5697 days ago
Made Hot by: on April 29, 2009 5:43 pm
The 2009 business world is competitive, and consumer expectations are high. As costs rise and marketing budgets shrink, small businesses are looking for ways to improve their ROI with every dollar spent. The good news? A variety of tools are available to help you boost your online marketing results. Here is a breakdown of five of the best to help
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10 Things To Know Before You Launch
Posted by BizBox under StartupsFrom http://bizbox.slate.com 5698 days ago
Made Hot by: on April 29, 2009 11:24 am
Nada Jones and Michelle Briody, authors of "Sixteen Weeks to Your Dream Business," list ten things you should "know" before you start your own business.
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How Much Ads Cost
Posted by ArmadaIG under AdvertisingFrom http://www.emarketer.com 5702 days ago
Made Hot by: on April 28, 2009 4:51 am
Data from Jefferies and Company puts a hard number on the cost of traditional ads in 2008.
The firm estimates that broadcast TV had the highest cost-per-thousand (CPM) rate of $10.25, with syndicated TV at $8.77. Magazines, cable TV, newspapers, radio and outdoor advertising round out the space.
As for spending in the online sector... it'
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Are You Listed in Google Base?
Posted by ArmadaIG under Online MarketingFrom http://www.smallbusinessnewz.com 5702 days ago
Made Hot by: sannwood on April 27, 2009 6:31 pm
Google Base is one more tool from Google that can help you get the most out of your marketing efforts. If you sell products online, this is not only a good way to get your product listed in a product search engine, but it has added benefits for visibility as well.
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4 Secrets to Grow Your Customer Base
Posted by StepByStepMarketing under MarketingFrom http://www.fuelnet.com 5702 days ago
Made Hot by: on April 27, 2009 4:32 am
"Growth" is a word rarely uttered in tough economic times, especially among small businesses that are fighting for survival. Fortunately, growing a business in uncertain times is possible. Just ask the owners of a small bookstore in Woodstock, Ga. They have steadily grown their store into a community fixture by eschewing doom-and-gloom thinking.
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Turning negative word of mouth on its head
Posted by ILuvMktg under MarketingFrom http://brainsonfire.com 5704 days ago
Made Hot by: on April 27, 2009 4:31 am
How do you deal with negative word of mouth? Embrace it. Because it's a part of you. Your story. Your history.
Enter Pizzeria Delfina in San Francisco. They, like just about all restaurants, get reviewed on Yelp. And, like just about all restaurants, they get some weird, negative reviews peppered in with the good ones.
But what did Delfina
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Notes From A Collection Agent
Posted by BizBox under FinanceFrom http://bizbox.slate.com 5730 days ago
Made Hot by: on March 30, 2009 12:53 pm
An interview with Frank Cann, who owns a small Massachusetts debt-collection agency, on how the economy has affected his business.
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5 Link Building Tips for New Websites
Posted by himangim under MarketingFrom http://www.toprankblog.com 5731 days ago
Made Hot by: on March 27, 2009 12:57 pm
Here is a list of 5 link building tactics for new websites to get them off on the right foot:
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