I wanted to blog about a great new tool that was launched by the SBA’s Business Gateway Program to help small business owners find government loan, grant and venture capital programs. So many business owners are looking for financial resources and assistance that new tools are being developed all the time. This is the latest [...]

Good Credit & Loans
The need for financing is a critical and perennial concern for the owners of small businesses. Many government resources, including guides, exist for small businesses. Many of these tools explain how to shop for and obtain credit, how to maintain a good credit rating, how to dispute unfair credit transactions, and how [...]

In today’s economy, borrowing money from your local bank isn’t as easy as it used to be. For the small business owner without much collateral, the alternative to a bank loan might be to consider a government-backed loan.
The good news is, there is a loan program from the SBA – called SBA Express – that [...]

If your business is growing and you need to supplement your core capabilities and services with extra personnel, there are many benefits to hiring an independent contractor.
Bringing on a self-employed contractor, instead of adding to direct employee headcount, can save a small business owner as much as 30 percent (per worker) in additional payroll taxes [...]

The question “should I incorporate my small business?” is a consideration that can weigh heavy on the mind of many a budding entrepreneur or established small business owner.
Whether you are the sole employee of your enterprise or you have several employees, incorporation can bring legal and tax protection for you as its owner, but can [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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, [...]