The deadline for filing income tax returns is quickly approaching.
Posted: Apr 10th, 2012
President Barack Obama has launched an election year effort to increase taxes on millionaires, touting the so-called "Buffet Rule" (after billionaire investment guru Warren Buffet) that calls for an effective tax rate of 30 percent on earners o...
Posted: Apr 10th, 2012
The availability of talent is a top concern facing organizations across all markets and economic sectors.
Posted: Apr 5th, 2012
The 2010 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act has never been far from controversy.
Posted: Mar 26th, 2012
With such widespread economic uncertainty, it's easy for business owners to overlook the value of marketing in driving sales and sustaining growth.
Posted: Mar 22nd, 2012
The state of Ohio may be bouncing back from the depths of the recession, as new business filings in the state climbed by 20 percent in February, according to a report by Secretary of State John Husted.Last month, 7,656 business entities filed to do busin...
Posted: Mar 22nd, 2012
Advocates of space exploration are searching for new ways to ferry Americans into orbit.
Posted: Mar 19th, 2012
With months to go before the U.S. presidential election, voters can expect the issue of taxes - particularly in regards to corporate income - to dominate much of the conversation.
Posted: Mar 2nd, 2012
The Obama administration unveiled plans Wednesday to lower the top tax rate for corporations.
Posted: Feb 22nd, 2012
Deciding on a legal business entity is not a simple task.
Posted: Feb 21st, 2012
Tax season is approaching, and with recent improvements in the economy, small businesses cannot afford to overpay on their dues or miss any crucial regulatory procedures.
Posted: Feb 1st, 2012
"Social entrepreneurship" has become something of a buzzword in recent years. The term refers to businesses that have a social, environmental, or humanitarian goal in mind, as opposed to a simple profit margin. In California, a number of these organizati...
Posted: Jan 11th, 2012
Last week, Intuit reported that small businesses added some 55,000 new jobs in December, as hours worked and wages climbed as well. Overall, employment among small firms grew by 0.3 percent.Combined with a number of recent national reports, the Intuit in...
Posted: Jan 9th, 2012
Partisan impasse in Washington continues to block any sort of meaningful economic legislation.
Posted: Dec 9th, 2011
How successful last Saturday's Bank Transfer Day was in driving consumers to community banks and credit unions may not be known until large institutions release their quarterly financial reports.However, according to the Credit Union National Associa...
Posted: Nov 7th, 2011
Last year's holiday shopping season broke a number of records, with Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, Cyber Monday and the days leading up to Christmas all showing record figures, including nearly $30 billion in online spending alone. While figu...
Posted: Oct 27th, 2011
With tax season approaching, many business owners are reflecting on their company's entity status and how it relates to their tax liabilities. By far, the most popular corporate tax return filing over the past decade has been that of the S corporatio...
Posted: Feb 21st, 2011
The fact that small businesses account for nearly 50 percent of the private sector workforce is a statistic often stated to illustrate the tremendous value of the sector in motivating the economy. However, a different take on that statistic will show how...
Posted: Dec 10th, 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
Entrepreneurs forming an LLC in New York should approach a loan application as a way to eliminate any possible objections a lender might have, rather than pitching reasons for a bank to say yes, according to The Franchise Magazine.The automation of busin...
Posted: Sep 21st, 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
Austin is hosting a Startup Weekend event that will bring together investors, business owners and developers for a 56-hour marathon to assist entrepreneurs forming an LLC in Texas.The event will begin Friday, September 10, and organizers expect attendanc...
Posted: Sep 8th, 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
Manhattan entrepreneurs trying to reduce their tax burden might consider filing articles of incorporation in New York state as an S corporation, or incorporate in Texas to benefit from lower tax rates.An S corporation allows corporate profit to pass thro...
Posted: Aug 24th, 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
Tech entrepreneurs trying to decide whether to incorporate in California''s Silicon Valley may want to consider forming an LLC in New York instead, where the Wall Street Journal reports incentives and capital are increasing in abundance.An engaging and s...
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
The California attorney general is warning business owners about a possible fictitious business name scam in the state that could affect entrepreneurs creating a California LLC.Rod Andrade, a business owner in Victorville, California, received a written ...
Posted: Aug 18th, 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
When a company grows and begins to transact business in more than one state, its paperwork procedures can become much more complicated. Filing as a foreign corporation helps keep these hassles to a minimum.Foreign qualifying has nothing to do with a fore...
Posted: Aug 13th, 2010
More than 170 entrepreneurs looking to incorporate in Texas recently got some firsthand advice from 20 area lenders at the Dallas Small Business Development Center''s "Deal Day," the Dallas Morning News reports."Banks are lending to start-ups," Dallas en...
Posted: Aug 12th, 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
As debate rages on over the state''s budget, California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger is urging lawmakers from both sides of the aisle to work together in an effort to make the state more business friendly.Speaking to lawmakers, the governor said that i...
Posted: Aug 10th, 2010