We found out that startups and small businesses breath a bit easier this tax season if they utilize some often overlooked tax deductions. Take a look and see if any can apply to you – the more you can save …
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Having a great business logo design is extremely important because even though our parents always taught us “don’t judge a book by its cover,” the inevitable truth is that we do. A great logo design will grab the attention of …
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Techcrunch just began a 3-Part series addressing convertible note seed financing that we feel our readers would be very interested in. But wait, what’s convertible note seed financing?? According to their blog, “a convertible note is short-term debt that converts …
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When starting a business, entrepreneurs know they need to plan a budget that funds, at minimum, the entire first year of operating costs. Unfortunately, hidden start-up costs almost always come along with starting a new business. These hidden costs often …
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With all the various tax forms that need to be filled out to keep in compliance with government rules and regulations, it can become a daunting task for any entrepreneur striving to keep their business afloat. But over the years, …
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Last week, the once highly respected Breast Cancer Foundation, Susan G. Komen, received a world of backlash when news broke that they were cutting funding for Planned Parenthood, an organization that provides health services such as costly breast cancer screenings …
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Recognized as one of the most prestigious entrepreneur awards in the country, Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur of the Year Awards for 2012 has launched! Entering its 26th year, these awards are given to entrepreneurs that have established businesses that promote …
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Before a meeting with formal investors such as Venture Capitalists and Angels, entrepreneurs fine tune their Elevator Pitch. But when startup owners want to gear their pitch towards family and friends, the Elevator Method become far too formal; instead, they …
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There are five key factors to consider when formulating your company’s interaction with its customers (marketing, sales, product, customer service/product support, and resale). By carefully considering these aspects in your business plan and business planning processes, you will be one …
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Whether you promote an employee from inside or hire someone from outside, a new manager brings his/her beliefs, practices, skills and past experiences. As a result, this will bring new ingredients to your management team and effect either positive or …
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