Published Jan. 16, 2012
Small businesses received the biggest reduction in their credit card processing charges in the history of the electronic payment industry. Most small businesses will not realize these savings unless they take action.
By Michael O'Hare, President, BlindBid, a small business cost reduction company
Small businesses received the biggest reduction in their credit card processing charges in the history of the electronic payment industry. Most small businesses will not realize these savings unless they take action.
Published Jan. 14, 2012
Important information about the circumstances under which a non-profit transaction must either post notice or gain approval of the Attorney General.
Published Jan. 14, 2012
This document contains information on both the requirements for and processes to obtain bothe business licenses and ficticious business names in San Diego County.
Published Jan. 12, 2012
By Sidney Kotzen, SCORE Business Accredited Counselor, Chapter 411, SCORE NE Mass
The most frequent recommendation made in counseling for those who desire to start a new business is you need a business plan. Although people flinch when they hear the words Business Plan it really does serve a critical purpose. The purpose of the business plan, first and foremost, is to test the feasibility of a business idea. If the final conclusion is that the plan does not look like it will lead to a success, it is better not to proceed.
Published Jan. 12, 2012
It is critical that you, the business owner, correctly determine whether the individuals providing services are employees or independent contractors.
It is critical that you, the business owner, correctly determine whether the individuals providing services are employees or independent contractors. Generally, you must withhold income taxes, withhold and pay Social Security and Medicare taxes, and pay unemployment tax on wages paid to an employee. You do not generally have to withhold or pay any taxes on payments to independent contractors.
Published Jan. 12, 2012
By Sidney Kotzen, SCORE Accredited Business Counselor, SCORE NE Mass Chapter 411
WHAT'S THE BIG DEAL ABOUT FINANCIAL RECORDS?
Published Jan. 11, 2012
Helping small and middle size companies succeed is why the counselors at SCORE give their time and experience freely. It is what we do and letters like the one below is our reward.
By Jack Clauson, John Masone and Jim Lynam, SCORE Accredited Business Counselors, Chapter 411, Score NE Mass.
Helping small and middle size companies succeed is why the counselors at Score give their time and experience freely. It is what we do and letters like the one below is our reward. Here is a great example:
Dear Jack,
Published Jan. 11, 2012
Things to Consider Before Buying a Franchise
By Judy Wessells, SCORE Accredited Counselor, SCORE Boston
If you have a limited business background, you may want to consider buying a franchise. There are many benefits involved. When considering a franchise, keep the following five tips in mind:
Published Jan. 11, 2012
The America’s Recovery Capital (ARC) Loan Program was launched with the goal of helping small businesses weather the economic storm with a fast injection of up to $35,000 of funds which would be 100% SBA guaranteed, 0% interest, 5 year loan. Well so far, it hasn’t worked as planned.
by Mark Rosenzweig, SCORE Accredited Counselor, Score NE Mass
Published Jan. 11, 2012
Organized cyber-gangs in Eastern Europe are increasingly preying on small and mid-size companies in the United States, setting off a multimillion-dollar online crime wave that has begun to worry the nation's largest financial institutions.
By Brian Krebs, Washington Post Staff Writer, Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Organized cyber-gangs in Eastern Europe are increasingly preying on small and mid-size companies in the United States, setting off a multimillion-dollar online crime wave that has begun to worry the nation's largest financial institutions. A task force representing the financial industry sent out an alert Friday outlining the problem and urging its members to implement many of the precautions now used to detect consumer bank and credit card fraud.
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