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Do I Need Key Person Insurance For My Small Business?
Written by Loretta Worters on May 6, 2013
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“No one is indispensable,” goes the saying. But as many small business owners know, there may be one or more people whose knowledge, work, and overall contribution is in fact vital to the company. Many small businesses aren’t prepared for the consequences if the business owner or…
Starting a Small Business by Franchising: Five Questions to Ask
Written by Joanne Cleaver on May 6, 2013
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To many small business owners, a franchise sounds like the best of both worlds: You’re starting a small business on your own, but you’re not going it alone. Many business owners have built mini-empires by affiliating with franchisors instead of trying to build a brand…
Should You Set Up an LLC for Tax Purposes?
Written by Merry Brodie on April 29, 2013
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Many times when I’m helping new small business owners, they ask me questions about what kind of business entity they should form. Many have heard about a Limited Liability Company (LLC) and want to know more about personal asset protection and the potential to save…
Small Business Ideas: Creating an E-Commerce Store
Written by Miranda Marquit on April 29, 2013
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If you’re a small business owner, now could be the time to consider selling your product online. Online shopping is so popular that, according to the “U.S. Online Retail Forecast, 2011 to 2016 ” report by Forrester Research, Inc., e-commerce sales in the U.S. are expected…
Reducing Unsolicited Mail And Email To Your Business
Written by Eve Becker on April 22, 2013
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With a proliferation of telemarketing calls and business solicitations, small businesses seem to be constantly fending off unwanted marketing offers. Sorting through solicitations can take up valuable working time for a small business, and opportunities can be lost if you cut short a customer call…
Small Business Taxes: What to Know When Hiring Your Children
Written by Bill Nemeth and Merry Brodie on April 16, 2013
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As a small business owner, hiring your children to work for your business may save you money when filing taxes. It might sound too good to be true, but if you handle the situation properly and file the right paperwork, you may be able to write…
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