We know how important good data is for small businesses as they develop their business plans or look to grow their businesses. In the past, it has been challenging to get the information needed from a single source. Now, there’s a new tool available to help small businesses with their research needs. Earlier this month,… Read more »
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Do you accept credit cards as payment for the goods and services that you provide to your customers? These days, most small businesses answer “yes” to that question. For those who currently swipe the magnetic stripe on credit cards, including most restaurant and retail establishments, there are major changes coming soon that may have serious… Read more »
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This blog was written by Tim Berry and was originally posted on the SBA website on July 28, 2015. Maybe it’s because business schools teach it that way. Maybe it’s because it’s easier to write about. Maybe it’s because of the dream and the glamor involved. Whatever the reason, there is widespread misunderstanding about the… Read more »
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This post was written by Patricia Frame of Strategies for Human Resources after encountering many small business owners who were not aware of changes in health care rules under the Affordable Care Act. Many small organizations provide pre-tax or post-tax payments to employees instead of offering a group health-care plan. The IRS has now reminded small… Read more »
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This post was written by Caron Beesley and first appeared as an SBA.gov blog on April 2, 2015. Tax time brings with it a sense of urgency and pressure, and mistakes inevitably follow. Tax deductions go unclaimed, paper trails go awry and costly surprises can result. Here are eight of the most common tax preparation… Read more »
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We’re all used to the practice of making resolutions at the start of the year about things that we wish to do in our personal lives, whether it is losing a few extra pounds, finishing a degree or obtaining additional training or education, working out on a regular basis, or spending more quality time with family… Read more »
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Many small business owners talk with their accountant (or try to find one) only at tax time. Those who do, however, are missing the opportunity to develop a real relationship with one of the most important business advisors that you will have. Accountants have a large range of expertise that will be crucial to you… Read more »
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Jack Parker is the Business Analyst at the Alexandria SBDC and can assist Alexandria small businesses with all of their financial issues, including cash flow analysis. In this blog post, he discusses the importance of knowing your cash flow. As a business owner, I am sure that you have heard the term Cash Flow and… Read more »
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