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Money
FPB Addresses Issue Of Late Payments
By Doug Caverly - Tue, 09/02/2008 - 11:29am.
The ideal business cycle isn't really that complicated; some money comes in, less money goes out, and the owner makes a profit. Only it seems that customers' payment practices are posing a major problem for small businesses.
Credit Cards Being Used Instead Of Banks
By Doug Caverly - Wed, 08/20/2008 - 1:55pm.
There are only so many sources of in-the-clear money: jobs, parents, perhaps plasma donation centers . . . . Loans are pretty hard to get, too, and it seems that many small business owners are embracing credit cards after getting turned down by banks.
VCs Trying to Pay for Legislation?
By Chris Crum - Tue, 08/19/2008 - 10:11am.
The ever-watchful eye of the American Small Business League (ASBL) has issued a press release today spreading awareness of the latest happenings in Venture Capital firms dealing with small business-related government entities.
Fraud A Big Problem For Small Businesses
By Doug Caverly - Mon, 08/18/2008 - 11:27am.
Large companies are often blessed with large safety nets. Small companies tend to operate on the opposite side of the scale. Be extra careful, then, as a report from the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners indicates that small businesses are being hit hard by fraud.
Taking The Measure Of Success
By David A. Utter - Fri, 08/15/2008 - 10:25am.
Everyone wants to profit from their small business work, but the definition of 'profit' may vary from person to person.
Yes, Ask For The Money
By David A. Utter - Wed, 08/13/2008 - 10:44am.
Keep expectations clear when working for a client: in rough economic times, it's important that customers understand when and how you should be paid for services rendered.
Fraud Running Rampant Among Small Businesses
By Chris Crum - Tue, 08/12/2008 - 9:20am.
According to the findings of a
Anti-IRS Abuse Site Limping Into Spotlight
By Doug Caverly - Mon, 08/11/2008 - 11:29am.
Even for people who have never dealt with a certain government organization, the name "IRS" is fear-inducing. And a small business organization is protesting what it perceives as unfair proposals and an excessive number of audits.
NSBA: IRS is Targeting Your Business
By Chris Crum - Thu, 08/07/2008 - 8:46am.
Is the IRS targeting your business? Yes, according to the National Small Business Association (NSBA). The NSBA wants to educate small business owners about proposals that congress and the IRS are promoting, and has provided a forum for them to learn as well as speak out on the matter.
Business Travel Becoming Less Common
By Doug Caverly - Wed, 08/06/2008 - 11:29am.
Traveling can be nice, leading to neat new places and profitable relationships. It can also be a hassle, with bad hotels and worse meetings making everything look like a waste of time and money. This second perspective seems to be worth adopting as energy costs continue to rise.
