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This series is pulled from a presentation given at SMX East. Part I of this serious covers the problems duplicate content creates. This post covers the causes of duplicate content, and Part III will look at the solutions you need to implement to fix your duplicate content problems. Read More

Access to capital is the thorn in the side of most growing businesses. “If only I had more money I could…” is a phrase that starts so many conversations with business owners that it could be considered the “entrepreneur’s mantra." This is not whining on the part of business owners; it really is dif Read More

Thanks to a raft of legislation over the past year -- the Recovery Act, the Small Business Jobs Act, the HIRE Act, the Affordable Care Act and the Tax Relief and Job Creation Act -- there have been many changes to the tax laws. With tax time coming up fast, make sure you are familiar with the chang Read More

One of the downfalls of having your own business is that you don’t have the so-called virtual supply closet at your disposal. Software, a separate business line, internet access, web hosting… add it all up and it can get to be a little expensive.

Luckily, with the exponential growth of the web t Read More

It's a new year and with that comes new sales projections and goals that are based upon the heightened expectancy that economic recovery is imminent. Those of us in the franchise industry are quite ready for a big year... Read More

One reason that you're not selling as many franchises as you projected you would, is this; You don't know what today's prospective franchise buyer's want. You only think you know. Are you mad at me for even suggesting that? Read More

With federal and state budgets still struggling, lawmakers are looking for ways to increase the money coming into their tills. Sales taxes are about a third of total state tax collections, second only to personal income taxes as the largest source of state revenue. But the Internet Tax Nondiscrimin Read More

Genetically speaking they have the same DNA.

So why does one build skyscrapers in Manhattan while the other serves burgers and fries in a small-town American diner? Read More

Among the many considerations when transforming your hobby, interest or specialty into a small business startup are quite a few legal questions you may want to consider. This extensive list ranging from legal to financing and planning issues is a great place to start. Use it as a road map when star Read More

The man in this picture above is fishing. I snapped the picture while standing outside my car. It is about 4 degrees Fahrenheit, and this small lake is frozen over. Personally, I can’t think of anything I would like to do less than stand on the ice and fish. But, there are lessons to be learned eve Read More