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Few small business owners in the U.S. seem enthusiastic about the possible costs of a new healthcare law. But there may be some out there. The National Federation of Independent Business has assembled this predictably negative portrayal of healthcare costs. But how about it? Can we get a discussion started in the bizSugar community? Is Washington's belief that the law will actually make healthcar Read More

Many entrepreneurs think working from a home office will be a dream come true-- until they give it a try. The reality of working from home, however exciting the prospect, can be a shock to the system. A disciplined and focused person can save valuable time and money using a home office. But for others, working from home can be a big time-waster. Read More

Will small business tax incentives lead to more job creation? Not according to this video from the National Federation of Independent Business. Business owners interviewed talk about what will really lead to increased hiring in small business, more sales coming in the door. What about you? Will tax incentives encourage you to grow your business or bring on more employees in a tough economy? If no Read More

My take on Ogilvy’s World’s Greatest Salesperson contest. It isn't a service to salespeople. It isn't good for Ogilvy. It could have been done better. Read More

The 3 A’s of customer service that will make your clients happy and let you keep them for a long time or even your lifetime. Included is a quick overview of the recent Southwest Airlines and Kevin Smith customer service incident. Read More

If you've always wanted to offer the employees of your small business a 401(k), a new 402(k) program is being offered through Intuit. It's inexpensive and apparently easy to use so if anyone has experience with this package please let us know in the comments below. Read More

Tips for any small to medium sized business include getting focused. In an interview with Ben Goldhirsh, founder of Good, a company creating content for those interested in helping out globally explains how focusing on a mission and following it through to profitability is the key to success in this interview from "Small Business Rules". Read More

It is no big secret that the publishing industry is facing a difficult time with the advent of new media. Social media platforms such as Twitter and Facebook have allowed the dissemination of news way before it is officially reported in the papers. It is an uphill battle for journalists to report key events in history with such immediacy due to these platforms and this has cause many dailies over Read More

Tips from the strongest small businesses can help you survive. Not every business is struggling with the recession. Some are thriving, even growing, in this tough economic environment. What's their secret? Controlling cash flow is at the heart of their management strategy. Read More

If your business has been growing but you've been reluctant to take on a new employee because of economic uncertainty or for any other reason, maybe recently enacted tax incentives will convince you to act. The Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment (HIRE) Act, which was signed into law on March 18, 2010, offers significant tax savings for adding people to your payroll. Read More