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Monthly Archives: January 2017

Self-Employment Tax Wrinkles

Individuals whose businesses are incorporated do not have to think about self-employment tax. Any salary they take from their corporations as owner-employees are subject to FICA taxes. In contrast…
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How to Use the ‘Rule of Three’ to Create a Business Credit Profile

Did you know a business credit profile plays a direct role in a company’s ability to obtain credit that it can use to purchase products or services?

Whether you are a startup or existing…


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Creating Jobs By Investing In Small Business

As Washington prepares for inauguration, a study released today conducted by the Library of Congress’…


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6 Tools Every Small Business Owner Needs to Succeed in 2017

The dawn of 2017 likely brings with it new optimism — not just in your personal life, but for your business as well. But are you ready to take on this new year wisely?

Before you start…


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What Your Life Will Look Like As A Franchisee

You’ve decided to become a franchisee. Now that you’ve made that decision, you should have a mental picture of what your business is going to look like-with you at the helm.

All of us…


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How to Estimate Starting Costs

“How much does it cost to start a business?” I get that question a lot, in my email stream; and I see it often on question-and-answer sites. The problem with answering this question is that…


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Why Traditional Advertising Still Matters

Online, mobile and other forms of digital advertising are top-of-mind for most marketers these days. But in the rush to digital, are you forgetting a vital part of marketing? Two recent studies…
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