Small Business Answers

Small business advice from people who have been there, done that is invaluable. Here is some small business advice we have gathered over the years:Do not invest in fancy stationery or letterhead or envelopes. You are much better off just picking up a good box of linen bond paper and matching envelopes at the office supply store. This is a professional alternative to spending a lot of money...

I have collected information here to assist you with the overall requirements by the IRS so that you can plan your business a little better. However, as we all know there will be ammendments to these points raised below from time to time and you would be best to confirm anything you read on this page with the relevant department. You can simply do this by way of the internet at http://www.irs.gov/ when you think you need to...

There's a common statement amongst business people at all levels and that is 'Cashflow is King'. Most people who follow this little metaphor have learned that little in business survives without it.

Firstly, let's define a small business plan. A small business plan is a summary of how a business owner, manager, or entrepreneur intends to organize an entrepreneurial endeavor and implement activities necessary and sufficient for the business to succeed. It is a written explanation of its business model...

One of the first ways you can save on your home based business expenses is to buy used furniture and equipment. Some great places to look for used office furniture and equipment is in the classified section of your local newspaper, consignment furniture stores, flea markets, online auctions and bankruptcy sales. Other good places to check into for home based business furniture and equipment are new furniture stores because they...

The other day I got one of my business clients to brainstorm how she and her staff could improve their small business. This is a process that I encourage my long term clients to do at least once a year...

US Government Small Business Loans A US government small business loan is a great way for companies to receive financial help in beginning or maintaining a successful venture. These financial programs were created to help companies in the United States succeed in their endeavors. This does not mean, however, that everyone in the country will be granted US government small business loans. There is quite a lot of preparation and research that needs to go into the success of receiving...

Tips on Making Your Way through the Murky Waters of Obtaining a Business License While there are many duties and tasks to fill your hours and days when starting a business, one of the most important tasks that should be handled early on is to obtain a business license or business permit. Unfortunately, many people overlook this necessity and end up getting in legal trouble because they failed to do what was necessary to obtain a small business license...

Make Big Bucks in the Cleaning Business The cleaning industry is currently one of the fastest growing segments of our economy with no signs of slowing down. The Building Service Contractors Association International (BSCAI) www.bscai.org, estimates that the cleaning business generates almost $50 billion per year in revenue. The industry continues to grow at a phenomenal pace. Janitorial companies expect a median sales growth of 30 percent over the next few years. I’m no financial whiz, but when you divide the number of cleaning businesses across the country (56,000) by the gross