Those considering a new business in Arizona may be heartened to learn that the state's history features a number of innovative business startups that flourish to this day, according to an article from the Arizona Republic.Perhaps one of the most famo...
Posted: Apr 19th, 2011
Businesses in Arizona may receive substantial tax breaks over the next decade if a bill that passed the state House of Representatives Tuesday is approved by the Senate and signed into law. However, many small companies in the Grand Canyon State may be l...
Posted: Apr 13th, 2011
Hiring among the country's small businesses grew in March, although at a slower pace than the previous month, business services provider Intuit reported Tuesday.According to the company's Small Business Employment Index, employment in the sector ...
Posted: Mar 29th, 2011
Hiring among California small businesses grew in February, according to data released this week by Intuit, providing a degree of encouragement for job-seekers and entrepreneurs.Small business employment grew by 0.4 percent for the month, according to Int...
Posted: Mar 2nd, 2011
Following a number of recent surveys finding confidence among the nation's small businesses to be improving, the Arizona Small Businesses Association released a survey Thursday showing the state's small firms evoke similar levels of optimism but ...
Posted: Feb 4th, 2011
With the start of the new year and the inauguration of a number of newly elected state governors, the U.S. Southwest may shape up to be the country's hub for renewable energy ventures.The recently elected governors of California and Arizona have both...
Posted: Jan 4th, 2011
Further extending its influence in the Grand Canyon State, Wells Fargo announced this week that it is Arizona's No.1 Small Business Administration lender in terms of dollars invested for the fourth year in a row. This is in addition to the financial ...
Posted: Nov 11th, 2010
In a show of support for firmer immigration laws, 13 states have joined together to request that the U.S. Supreme Court uphold an Arizona law which penalizes businesses for knowingly hiring illegal immigrants.The law permits a business' license to be...
Posted: Nov 4th, 2010
Entrepreneurs and business owners seeking to file an LLC in Arizona are facing a significant decline in venture capital investment.According to Dow Jones VentureSource, only two companies received venture financing in the third quarter of the 2010 fiscal...
Posted: Oct 28th, 2010
Nine Tuscon, Arizona-area businesses have been honored with the Wells Fargo Copper Cactus Award, which recognizes local small business achievement, employee happiness and community service."Small businesses have historically played a key role in kee...
Posted: Oct 27th, 2010
Several recent studies have shown that entrepreneurship in the U.S. has declined as a result of the economic recession. And with new companies contributing two-thirds of U.S. job creation, the downturn has adversely affected employment. as well.Even amon...
Posted: Oct 25th, 2010
Arizona is well known for its history of entrepreneurship, but Grand Canyon State entrepreneurs who have found themselves stalled out in trying to acquire their LLCs may find help at the fifth annual Arizona Entrepreneurship Conference to be held No...
Posted: Oct 20th, 2010
Every entrepreneur who forms an LLC in Texas tries to pick a business they enjoy, but there are a few simple qualities of small businesses that will increase the likelihood of success.Avoiding overhead and operating expenses is key, so a business that ca...
Posted: Sep 23rd, 2010
Anyone forming an LLC in Arizona knows that risk is part of the game, but a U.S. Small Business Administration director says that bootstrapping - funding a startup without outside financing - is an advantage when it comes to limiting debt.Including a thi...
Posted: Sep 22nd, 2010
The temptation to jump into the world of social media marketing immediately after creating a California LLC shouldn't mean forgoing a comprehensive plan.Whether it's a Facebook page, Twitter or other location-based applications, social media shou...
Posted: Sep 17th, 2010
In an age of technology, mobile phones and social media marketing campaigns, entrepreneur Bettina Hein says that business owners creating a California LLC would do well to remember the business advice of their grandparents.Whether it's mining coal in...
Posted: Sep 16th, 2010
Entrepreneurs considering business incorporation in New York State can minimize the chances for mishap by choosing the right corporate entity, addressing trademark issues and avoiding any mixing of business and personal capital.Writing at VentureBeat, At...
Posted: Sep 14th, 2010
Success in business means being a leader of a team, and leadership skills are critical for entrepreneurs who are going to form an LLC in Arizona, according to experienced business owner Marty Zwilling.Writing at the Huffington Post, Zwilling notes that t...
Posted: Sep 13th, 2010
Among the many items on an entrepreneur''s "to-do" list before creating a corporation in California, obtaining workers'' compensation insurance is not only important, but legally required.While many states differ in their workers'' compensation laws, all...
Posted: Sep 10th, 2010
There are many business aspects to remember for entrepreneurs forming an LLC in New York State, but avoiding some of the most common mistakes made by greenhorn businesses owners will provide a good start.Forgetting to register a business with state and l...
Posted: Sep 9th, 2010
Identifying the best location can mean choosing whether to form an LLC in Texas or California, but often finding the right street or neighborhood is even more critical to financial success.Most business owners look for heavy traffic areas, such as inters...
Posted: Sep 7th, 2010
Business owners planning to incorporate in Texas or other states must avoid the "chaos" by expressing self-confidence, automating operations and keeping an optimistic - yet realistic - outlook.Clate Mask, an experienced entrepreneur, co-authored a book a...
Posted: Sep 3rd, 2010
Entrepreneurs with their sights set on forming an LLC in New York or California may also want to consider Texas or Arizona after reviewing the latest rankings of states based on business tax conditions.Texas ranked No. 11 overall and even Arizona came in...
Posted: Sep 3rd, 2010
Obtaining financing to create a California LLC typically means entrepreneurs must entice venture capitalist firms, but recent trends are shifting toward angel investors who are focused more on short-term gains, which is causing business owners to "think ...
Posted: Sep 2nd, 2010
Coming up with a good business plan can help any entrepreneur who is creating a California LLC, and a business consultant at Entrepreneur magazine says the process might actually be enjoyable.It all begins with a SWOT brainstorming session: Strengths, We...
Posted: Sep 1st, 2010
If business owners forming an LLC in Arizona want to grab the attention of potential customers via email marketing, the subject line must not only identify the company, but be unique enough to avoid being labeled as spam and deleted.Like a news headline ...
Posted: Sep 1st, 2010
Purchasing comprehensive business insurance will help an entrepreneur incorporating in Texas by protecting the company from injury lawsuits, accidents and natural disasters.No one wants to pay more than they have to for insurance, but Jacqueline Taylor, ...
Posted: Aug 31st, 2010
A website that lists non-traditional commercial lenders is allowing entrepreneurs who are forming an LLC in Texas, New York, California or Arizona to acquire capital for a new venture or to expand business operations.The new website''s owner, Mike Lieber...
Posted: Aug 30th, 2010
Entrepreneurs should exude an aura of confidence when creating a California LLC so that new employees share the passion that can make a small businesses successful.New employees look to a boss for the lead, and a calm, confident executive instills the sa...
Posted: Aug 27th, 2010
Entrepreneurs who are going to form an LLC in Arizona will be happy with the results of a recent survey that placed the Grand Canyon state No. 13 on a list of most favorable places for business liability court cases.After interviewing in-house attorneys ...
Posted: Aug 26th, 2010
Entrepreneurs forming an LLC in California and intending to do business online should consider a few basic characteristics of successful online businesses and try to incorporate them into a business plan.Malek Ashtar writes at Helium.com that the low ope...
Posted: Aug 25th, 2010
Entrepreneurs forming an LLC in New York can benefit from the state''s 80 Small Business Development Centers and their free advice, research, training and loan assistance.Many people facing a tough job market have decided to strike out on their own, and ...
Posted: Aug 23rd, 2010
There are a few steps business owners must follow to form an LLC in New York. First, entrepreneurs need to find the startup capital (BoeFly.com''s new "dating service" for banks and borrowers is a good start). Of course, business owners also need to file...
Posted: Aug 20th, 2010
Entrepreneurs in the process of forming an LLC in Arizona or California might want to hop over the state border in October and attend the Conquer and Grow small business conference in Las Vegas.The conference, hosted by the marketing company Infusionsoft...
Posted: Aug 20th, 2010
A new website connects capital-starved entrepreneurs who want to form an LLC with lenders willing to finance the business, thus reducing the paperwork and man-hours that more traditional borrowing strategies required.Robert Tannenhauser, who spent 15 yea...
Posted: Aug 19th, 2010
Using a sweepstakes or contest can be a great way to launch a new business, especially for entrepreneurs looking to form an LLC in New York, California, Texas or Arizona.Sweepstakes and contests can actually be an inexpensive way to advertise or brand a ...
Posted: Aug 17th, 2010
Business owners looking to form an LLC in New York State, Arizona, California or Texas often wish to do business under a different name than the one registered with the state. But what are the legal requirements for a corporation or LLC?According to Busi...
Posted: Aug 16th, 2010
The Central Arizona College Small Business Development Center is teaming up with Consumer Credit Counseling Services and the United Way of Pinal County to host a series of free financial planning workshops for consumers and those interested in learning h...
Posted: Aug 11th, 2010