Small business owners need to remember to create a Disaster Preparedness Plan. Did you? We thought so. The adage goes, “Hope for the best and prepare for the worst.” There will be times when no matter how much forethought you put into it, circumstances will be beyond your control. Catastrophes can range from natural (hurricanes [...]
For those of you who have been living under a rock for the last five years, podcasts are recorded audio programs that can be downloaded and listened to on a computer or media player. You can subscribe to regular podcasts or pick and choose episodes based on your preferences. They are mostly free and subscribing [...]
Some of the best resources for small business owners are blogs. In addition to more traditional forums, such as magazines, corporate web sites, trade publications, and television programs, blogs offer a slightly different take on the small business. They can offer insights and ideas you just can’t find anywhere else. Log in this week for [...]
Some of the best resources for small business owners are blogs. In addition to more traditional forums, such as magazines, corporate web sites, trade publications, and television programs, blogs offer a slightly different take on the small business. They can offer insights and ideas you just can’t find anywhere else. Log in this week for [...]
Some of the best resources for small business owners are blogs. ‘Blog’ is Internet-speak for ‘web log’ – an online journal, diary, or personal communication space. They can be public or private, and cover any topic. In addition to more traditional forums, such as magazines, corporate web sites, trade publications, and television programs, blogs offer [...]
Tax season is upon us again. This week, we present nine tips to help keep small business owners in the black and seeing green. 1. Employee Taxes Taxes must be withheld from employee salaries. These vary sometimes so check with your local IRS to make sure. Taxes commonly withheld from employees include: Social Security (FICA), [...]
Someone recently asked me, “What is the biggest challenge facing people who leave a regular job in the corporate world to start their own business?” While there are many right answers, here is my observation: A big challenge is transitioning from a corporate mindset to a small business mindset. Having lived in both camps, corporate [...]
