It’s awards season! In a few days, we’ll be tuning in to watch the Oscars – The Academy Awards – which is a special occasion that acknowledges the finest achievements in the film industry from the…

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So you have a brilliant business idea that will be very successful. Now what?

Bad news: You don’t actually own that idea. You you can’t sell it. It has no value as just an idea.

Good…

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National Entrepreneurship Week takes place this year from February 20-24. Microsoft is the major sponsor and organizer of the weeklong celebration of…
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When you first start looking at franchise opportunities, you’re not really focused on the yes or no decision you’ll have to make when and if you find an ideal one. You’re focused on the search….

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The funding strategy a business selects is something unique to each company and needs to be precise. Before an owner sets out and applies for financing, he or she needs to know what options are…
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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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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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As Washington prepares for inauguration, a study released today conducted by the Library of Congress’…

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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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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 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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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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