AICPA Calculator to Estimate Individual Taxes

The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) today launched the Total Tax Insights calculator, the nation’s most comprehensive tax calculator, which was developed as a tool to enable taxpayers to estimate the amount they pay eac...

News | Wednesday, 16 May 2012 | Comments

The Small Business Authority Releases the March 2012 SB Authority

Newtek Business Services, NASDAQ: NEWT, The Small Business Authority, announced the release of the SB Authority Index for March 2012 reaching 111.41 points. The SB Authority Index is up ..16% fro...

News | Wednesday, 16 May 2012 | Comments

ProfitStars Introduces Browser-Based Budget Manager

 Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. (NASDAQ:JKHY) is a leading provider of technology solutions and payment processing services primarily for the financial services industry. Its ProfitStars® division today introduced PROFITstar® Budget Man...

News | Wednesday, 16 May 2012 | Comments

WatchGuard Goes Virtual with Security

WatchGuard® Technologies, a global leader in business security solutions, today announced that it is leading the charge to own the global virtual security market with the launch of its entire lin...

News | Thursday, 10 May 2012 | Comments

Not Your Father's SEO: 4 Rules of Search Engine Marketing

Lots of small business owners are afraid of SEO. It seems to be a really scary, mysterious land that no one really understands. Well, you don't have to be an SEO pro to make it work for your small business. You just need to know the basics, and a few rules will help you to get started and get the most out of Search Engine ...

Sales & Marketing | Tuesday, 1 May 2012 | Comments

The 6 Most Important Aspects of Direct Mail

Running a direct mail campaign can be one of the most successful ways of boosting sales and getting information into the hands of new customers, but there are a few key elements that can make- or break- your next direct mail ...

Sales & Marketing | Wednesday, 25 April 2012 | Comments

What Happened in 2011: 15 Business Events You Should Learn From

There were several things that happened this year particularly in the field of business. Yes, there were positive ones but the most remarkable of course are the negative ...

Sales & Marketing | Wednesday, 15 February 2012 | Comments

Easy Tips to Manage the Financial Side of Your Business

Entrepreneurs need to manage the financial side of their business too, reports Forbes. Often entrepreneurs focus exclusively on marketing or product development, failing to realize the importance of knowing the businesses financial ...

Sales & Marketing | Thursday, 2 February 2012 | Comments

Tax Tunnel Vision: New Xero Survey of U.S. Accountants

Provider of Cloud-Based Accounting Software Reveals Tips to Help SMBs Take Control of Finances this Tax Season & Beyond.

Accountants say the two most common mistakes that small business owners make is not having ongoing insight into their financials and only talking to their accountant during tax time, according to a new survey from Xero, online accounting software for small ...

Accounting/Banking/Credit | Wednesday, 11 April 2012 | Comments

Manage Your Expenses the Easy Way

Traditionally managed through vast tomes of regulatory paperwork and specialized technocrats, expense management software has revolutionized everything from bookkeeping to quarterly reports, to inventory and personnel management for all business owners by cutting through the red tape and clutter and then simplifying what took a team of experts to figure ...

Accounting/Banking/Credit | Wednesday, 11 April 2012 | Comments

Accounting Software: It's All About Your Money

Choosing an accounting software can be a very daunting task. You are truly choosing which program to trust your finances to. Accounting software is a must for any small business. The reasons to have a good accounting software include the following ...

Accounting/Banking/Credit | Wednesday, 21 March 2012 | Comments

10 Things You Should Have On Your 2011 Filing

Okay, everyone! Tax season is upon us (yay!), and everybody is thinking taxes right now. It can be very confusing, especially if you are a new business owner. We have compiled a great list of ten important things to remember on this year's tax return! These are all important and sometimes often overlooked points to remember, so make sure to check out the ...

Accounting/Banking/Credit | Wednesday, 21 March 2012 | Comments

Update Your Web Site Using Free Development Tools

Everybody is penny pinching these days! As a business owner, you have to watch your money and make sure that you make use of as many free tools as you possibly can! Today we are going to focus on a few free web development tools that you can use for your ...

Technology | Wednesday, 9 May 2012 | Comments

DriveSavers Data Recovery Tips for Small Business Owners

As a small business owner you have a million projects on your mind at any given moment, often leaving your data recovery plan at the bottom of the to-do list. In fact, a recent study by Symantec found that 57% of SMBs have no disaster recovery plan. Yet, SMBs experience an average of six outages a year, with the top reasons being cyberattacks, power failures, and natural ...

Technology | Tuesday, 8 May 2012 | Comments

Pick Your Phone: Blackberry, iPhone, or Android

As a business owner, having a phone isn't just about taking pictures and text messaging. For a business owner, your phone can be your lifeline, the way you connect with customers, suppliers, anyone really. It can be your window to social media, and a way to keep your busy life ...

Technology | Tuesday, 6 March 2012 | Comments

Security - Ways to Prevent Breaches

While the only real secure data in your company is that which is on a computer that is turned off, not connected to the internet and in a locked room where the only key has been destroyed, there are things that you can do to improve your data security and help minimize the risk of security ...

Technology | Wednesday, 18 January 2012 | Comments

Ship Your Products Without Touching Them

How would you like to have all of your products shipped directly to your customers without ever touching them? Sounds too good to be true doesn't it? Well, not anymore! With the introduction of Fulfillment Services, also known as Third Party Logistics Companies, this dream can become a ...

Operations | Wednesday, 16 May 2012 | Comments

Location x3: Where Should Your Office be Located?

You have already landed your feet in the business that you have always dreamed of. So, what is the next after that? Of course, you need to prepare everything in order for the business operation to begin smoothly and effectively. The very first thing that you need to prepare for is the ...

Operations | Wednesday, 18 April 2012 | Comments

The Ten Hottest Industries for Small Business Start Ups!

Are you looking for an idea to start your small business? Do you have the motivation but no clue what exactly you want to ...

Operations | Wednesday, 4 April 2012 | Comments

Computers are Old School

Or at least desktops and laptops are quickly becoming if not obsolete, at least not the latest thing for business.  But when it comes down to it, how portable should you ...

Operations | Wednesday, 22 February 2012 | Comments

How to Conduct a Successful Exit Interview

To conduct a successful exit interview first you must identify what you want to get out of it. Mostly employees want to ascertain the reasons for leaving, but there is often a lot to ...

HR/Benefits | Wednesday, 4 April 2012 | Comments

Reduce Your Payroll Costs by Using One of These Services

Payroll expenses constitute a major cost for most businesses, and many companies are looking for ways to reduce payroll costs without sacrificing quality. Payroll outsourcing has become a popular choice for small to medium sized companies for three reasons- it reduces the time spent on the process allowing staff more time to develop the business, it makes complying with tax and government regulations less challenging, and using a payroll service company results in significant savings due to ...

HR/Benefits | Monday, 12 March 2012 | Comments

I Didn’t Know I Couldn’t Do That! Why You Need An Employee Manual/hand

I know that a lot of small business owners think that they don't need an employee handbook. I know what you're thinking: "I have six employees! I can just tell them what they need to know!"  But, you really should consider having an employee handbook. Here are several important reasons ...

HR/Benefits | Thursday, 12 January 2012 | Comments

I Didn’t Know I Couldn’t Do That! Why You Need An Employee Manual/hand

I know that a lot of small business owners think that they don't need an employee handbook. I know what you're thinking: "I have six employees! I can just tell them what they need to know!"  But, you really should consider having an employee handbook. Here are several important reasons ...

HR/Benefits | Thursday, 12 January 2012 | Comments

4 Sources for Prewritten Legal Documents

When you are in business, there will be times that you need to prepare a legal document. Depending on the industry you are in, these can include employment forms, sales documents, business plans, non-disclosure agreements, or rental contracts. While having an attorney on retainer to complete these forms for you is a nice idea, it can also be very costly. In many cases, there is no need to re-invent the wheel- you can find many prewritten legal ...

Legal | Tuesday, 30 August 2011 | Comments

Why You Should Incorporate in a Different State From Where Your Main O

Many new business owners are surprised to find out that they are not legally required to form a corporation in their home state or where the business is physically located. The decision to incorporate your business is a big step in the future of your company, but choosing which state to incorporate in can be equally important. While most business owners choose to incorporate in the same state where they are located, there are some good reasons to consider incorporating in ...

Legal | Monday, 29 August 2011 | Comments