Hopefully by now you have taken advantage of year-end tax saving tips that will put you in good shape for the 2009 tax season.  There are many short-term fixes that can help reduce tax liability, including deferring recognized revenue and accelerating business expenses through the closing hours of 2008.
But the savvy entrepreneur will know that [...]

The financial news these days is nothing but grim.  With Wall Street facing the most uncertainty since the Great Depression and credit not being readily available to those even with good credit, what do you do?  I’m sure some of you are feeling more than a little seasick from the recent tidal waves of bankruptcies, [...]

After getting positive feedback on my initial post on Government Resources for Non-Profits, I’ve decided to continue the topic. As we have all experienced, it’s not always easy trying to work with the government and it can often be frustrating. Keep in mind that although the government can be a pain, websites that have the [...]

Non-profit businesses are eligible for certain benefits including grants, loans, government surplus, and tax exemptions. There are a lot of resources available and the key is navigating the maze. We’ll run through some great non-profit resources below offered by the government. All government resources are free – one of the benefits of your tax dollars [...]

Background
Everyone is looking for a grant or loan for their business. In future posts, I will discuss some government grants/loans tools that will be launched for assisting businesses in locating what is available and how to apply. However, given these times of reduced government spending and difficulty in securing loans from our banking system, private [...]

Nobody likes to talk about insurance. Too often it feels like money down the drain, money that could be used so much more effectively elsewhere – particularly to help grow your business. But, as a small business owner, you’ve got a lot at stake. It’s worth taking the time to understand your insurance requirements and [...]

If you’re a business owner, chances are the simple mention of the word “forms” will send shivers down your spine.
Filling out forms – often a barrage of forms – can feel like the necessary evil of business. Larger companies have different departments in charge of handling their own required forms. Small business owners, however, are [...]

Today’s discussion is around another important topic for small business owners and how to protect their valuable assets, particularly for new business owners. As we discussed in the first segment, new business owners have a lot to consider and so much red tape to navigate.
Intellectual property is a term used to describe trade secrets, patents, [...]

When beginning a business, there’s a lot you need to consider and subsequently plan. Today, we’ll run through a few of the basics such as what type of business entity to establish, which determines the amount of regulatory paperwork you have to file, your personal liability, and your taxes. Below are the most common business [...]

We all know times are tough right now and it’s not only consumers who are pinching pennies. Even businesses are tightening their belts. With this in mind, sometimes, being energy efficient means doing our part to help the environment but it also means saving ourselves – and our home businesses – valuable dollars. As usual, [...]