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Marketing: For Marketing Success…

Date
Wed, 2011-05-11 00:29

…Skip the Social Media Hype

Social media hype has hit epic proportions. The promise of its ability to make a success of even the shabbiest business model is everywhere. Business owners are no longer asking, “Should I run an ad in the newspaper or on Google?” They want to know, “Should I be on Facebook or LinkedIn?”

Use Discussion Forums to Build Your Reputation

Date
Wed, 2011-05-11 00:17

 

Discussion forums have been around a long time – so long that they may be overlooked for their power in connecting and networking.  So first a little review on discussion forum terms and structure:

Daniel Kehrer discusses why 2011 could be the year to buy those new vehicles, equipment, machinery, phones, computers or other technology for your business.

By Daniel Kehrer
Founder, BizBest.com

If you are thinking of buying new vehicles, equipment, machinery, phones, computers or other technology for your business, 2011 could be the year to do it.  That’s because not one, but two laws passed late last year have greatly increased the amount of your immediate tax write-off for making such purchases.

About the Author

Daniel Kehrer, Founder & Managing Director of BizBest Media Corp., is a nationally-known, award-winning expert on small and local business, start-ups, content marketing, entrepreneurship and social media, with an MBA from UCLA/Anderson. Read more of Daniel's tips at www.BizBest.com, follow him at www.twitter.com/140Main and connect on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/in/danielkehrer.

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If financial problems have overwhelmed your finances, Bankruptcy may be an option.  Read some of the basics here.

http:// http://www.nhbar.org/for-the-public/bankruptypamphlet.asp

IRS Tax Center:  Employee vs Independent Contractor

It is important you understand the rules for an employee versus who may be an Independent Contractor.  The IRS defines it on this site.

http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/article/0,,id=99921,00.html

IRS Tax Center:  Frequent Questions

This page has a lot of the key questions we hear.  Check it out.

http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/index.html

IRS Tax Center:  Forms & Publications

You no longer need to visit the IRS to find the forms you need!

http://www.irs.gov/formspubs/index.html

IRS Tax Center:  Key Business Taxes

Here are the main types of taxes you need to think about.   Some depend on what business structure you choose.

http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/article/0,,id=98966,00.html

IRS Tax Center:  Starting a Business

Taxes are an important part of your new business.  The IRS works hard to help.  If you do the right things, you'll save money and hassles.

http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/article/0,,id=110417,00.html

Do's and Don'ts of filing your taxes online. 

SCORE has compiled this list of helpful resources for legal and tax matters.

Accreditation Council for Accountancy and Taxation (ACAT)
ACAT helps small businesses with accounting and tax issues. The site maintains a listing of accredited accounting professionals.

Few new business owners are aware of all the taxes involved.  This provides a guide.

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