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What the “Small Business Bailout” Package Means for You

Are you a small business owner struggling in the flailing economy? You, like many other small business owners, can get help as a result from the Small Business Financing and Investment Act of 2009. Also known as the “Small Business Bailout Act,” this much-needed funding was a welcome relief to many business owners [...]

Small Business Bankruptcies Show Recovery Trends

Since the global recession officially began in December of 2007, thousands of small businesses have filed for bankruptcy. Indeed, economic times have been tough, and sometimes the only resort for small business owners is to shutter their doors. However, there is good news on the horizon! Small business bankruptcy analysis [...]

How Are You Protecting Your Business against Cybersecurity Threats?

According to the 2009 National Small Business Cybersecurity Study, you are most likely not adequately prepared for internet security. The study was co-sponsored by the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) and Symantec and included responses from over 1,500 small business owners from around the United States. The statistics show that most small businesses do consider [...]

How to Plan Festive, but Cost-Effective, Corporate Holiday Parties

Don’t let the recession dampen your company’s holiday spirits. Show your employees your appreciation for them by throwing them a festive holiday party – even on a budget! Although many companies are paring down their ordinarily over-the-top parties in favor of simpler ones, it is still possible to throw a great party that will be enjoyed [...]

Should Your Business Upgrade to Windows 7?

Many of us have used Windows Vista for our businesses, and we are more than happy to say good-bye to it. But is Windows 7 any better? The newest Microsoft software seems to have convinced many users that Windows 7 is so good that the mess that was Windows Vista is just a distant memory. Windows [...]

Obama’s Support for Small Business: Tangible or Just Lip Service?

President Obama recently criticized large banks for failing to lend stimulus money to the taxpayers who kept America’s banks from completely sinking. Ironically, small businesses, and in particular entrepreneurs, have found that the very banks they supported are now closing their doors on them. The money small businesses so desperately need to continue their operations, [...]

Top 10 Cities to Launch a New Small Business

Does your geographic location impact your success as a small business? CCN Money just announced their newest list of the 50 best places to launch a small business. From strong housing markets to stable economies and large pools of qualified workers, the cities chosen by CNNMoney.com have one thing in common: they are [...]

How Protected are Small Businesses from Unethical Financial Practices? The Truth May Surprise You

Do you think your small business is protected against predatory lending and unscrupulous financial practices? Think again. Many small businesses are being caught in an unfair Catch-22, and the government is not taking action to protect you. If your small business has debt, then the laws that protect consumers from predatory [...]

Tax Strategies to Implement Before the End of 2009

Have you begun planning your tax strategies for 2009? Better yet, have you even begun thinking about them? If not, then perhaps you may want to put tax planning on the top of your to-do list – saving you from scrambling to implement your tax-saving strategies at the last minute. Planning for Tax Savings in [...]

California Cracks Down on Scammers: How They Swindled Small Businesses

California businesses are the latest group to be targeted by scammers. This latest scam certainly shows us that: (a) there is no one that scammers won’t target, and (b) we must all be on high alert when it comes to giving or receiving any type of information or money. $3 Million in Scams The state of [...]