Finance & Legal

Cruise Through Tax Season With These Year-Round Habits

Necessary Business: Seven habits to make tax time easier.

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Small Business Tax Tips for First-Time Employers

Necessary Business: A summary of requirements and recommendations when hiring your first employee.

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How Will You Use Your Tax Refund This Year?

Building Blocks: How SMB owners are using their tax refunds this year.

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Small Business Tax Deductions: 5 Tips to Save You Money

Necessary Business: Know what you can deduct and, more importantly, what you can’t.

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3 Smart Ways to Use Your Tax Refund to Reinvest in Your Business and Yourself

Building Blocks: Reinvesting your money can help boost health and profits.

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Important Personal Income Tax Information for Your 2014 Return

Necessary Business: Will these changes affect your 2014 personal income tax return?

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Tax Organization Tips: Products that Help You Keep Track

Necessary Business: Stay ahead of the game and get organized with these helpful tips.

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Get the Small Business Tax Deductions You Deserve

Necessary Business: Always plan ahead so you can claim tax deductions later.

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Help for Tax Season: Tax Technology

The Latest: Make good use of tax technology to make the filing process easier.

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How to Do Your Taxes: A Business Owner's Guide

Building Blocks: Learn how to tackle your return with this guide.

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Organize Your Finances

Necessary Business: There is plenty to know so you’re ready for Uncle Sam. Learn more.

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The Ins & Outs of Small Business Tax Deductions

Building Blocks: This financial tool allows you to reduce your tax liability, meaning that you will have to pay less to the IRS.

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Varying Rates: Taxes on Investments & Capital Gains

Building Blocks: If you have investment assets, you need to understand how the capital gains tax works.

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Year-Round Tax Tips for Small Business Owners

Pro tips: Combine tax planning with smart use of online filing programs.

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Choosing the Best Protection for Your Small Business: C-Corp, S-Corp or LLC?

Building Blocks: Incorporating your business can be a complex process.

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Five Tax-Saving Tips for Small Businesses

Necessary Business: Read about tax deductions and other tips that will help lower your business tax bill this year.

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The IRS Cometh: Best Practices for Closing the Tax Season

Necessary Business: Accurately closing your fiscal books helps take the pain out of tax season.

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Top Ten Questions You Need to Ask Your Accountant about Tax Time

The Latest: Find out which tax-related questions are most important.

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Tax Returns for Small Businesses

Building Blocks: Check out these tips for properly filing business taxes to receive the biggest tax returns possible.

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Small Business Filing 101: What Stays and What Goes?

Necessary Business: Learn which forms your business needs to file this tax season.

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Tax Withholding for Small Businesses

Building Blocks: Learn what you need to know to prepare and calculate withholding amounts from your employees' paychecks.

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New Tax Laws & Information That Could Impact Your 2014 Small Business Return

Necessary Business: Do you know which tax code changes affect your small business?

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Are You Up to Date on Changes to Small Business Tax Deductions, Credits & Other Changes?

The Latest: What you need to know about changes for this year’s small business taxes.

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The ABCs of LLCs, Taxes and Small Business Regulations

Startup Essentials: Starting a business? Don't ignore tax, finance and banking fundamentals. From the ABCs of LLCs to tax-time necessities, this startup guide covers all the essentials. 

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Branding Meets Legal: How to Protect Your Trademark, Logo and Other Elements of Your Brand

Necessary Business: Understanding copyright and trademark issues.

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How Long Do You Need to Save Certain Documents? [Infographic]

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Filing Tips: Better Record-Keeping for Your Business

Necessary Business: Are you keeping all the right documents for your small business?

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Sole Proprietor Taxes: Should You Pay Annually or Quarterly?

Necessary Business: Stay ahead of the IRS and make sure you pay your taxes on time.

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How Up-to-Date Are Your Small Business’s Legal Documents?

Necessary Business: Staying on top of your legal papers will prevent problems later.

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Sole Proprietorship vs. Corporation: Why Your Legal Structure Matters

Building Blocks: What do experts say is the best for protecting your assets?

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Free Legal Assistance: Small Business Warranties

Startup Essentials: Whether your business produces a product or offers a service, you may wish to include a warranty.

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Are Your Online Content Copyrighting Concerns Valid?

Building Blocks: It's important to know how copyright relates to online content and how to protect your work.

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How to Get a Small Business Loan in 2013

Pro Tips: Learn how to make use of funding options on your path toward getting a small business loan.

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Limited Liability: The Specific Advantages of an LLC

Building Blocks: Learn the advantages of an LLC before making the decision to register your business.

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Small Business Tax Write-Offs: Rules & Regulations

The Latest: Learn when and how you can deduct certain things from your small business taxes.

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When It Comes to FTC and Regulations, the Devil's in the Details

Pro Tips: Here, we take a look at regulations that are relevant to small-business owners.

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Incorporation Evaluation: C Corporation Advantages & Disadvantages

The Latest: Get ready to decide whether you will operate as a sole proprietor or form a corporation.

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Important Legal Tips for Starting a Small Business

Building Blocks: Help your business by using these ten easy-to-implement legal tips.

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When It Comes to Small Business Loans, Collateral Counts

Necessary Business: Understand your options for small business loan collateral.

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8 Things to Bring to an Investor Pitch

Necessary Business: The crucial elements of an investor pitch.

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Do I Need A Loan For My Business? 4 Ways To Know

Necessary Business: How to determine if you need a small business loan.

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Looking for a Loan? Avoid These 4 Common Pitfalls

Necessary Business: 4 tips to improve your chance of loan approval

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Busting 6 Common Myths About Small Business Loans

Necessary Business: Check your facts before pursuing a small business loan.

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Your Small Business Financing Checklist

Necessary Business: Collect the documents you need to get a small business loan.

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Tips for a Successful Crowdfunding Campaign

Necessary Business: 10 tips for a successful crowdfunding campaign.

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Get to Know the Crowd2Shelf Winners

Necessary Business: Learn more about the Crowd2Shelf winners.

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Your Small Manufacturing Business Loan: Prepare Well, Keep the Faith

Necessary Business: Need a small manufacturing business loan? You need a plan.

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Tapping Your Network for Crowdfunding Success

Necessary Business: Tapping Your Network for Crowdfunding Success.

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Must-Haves for an Investor Pitch Deck

Necessary Business: Every investor pitch deck should have these seven essentials.

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4 Ways to Make Good on Your Crowdfunding Promises

Necessary Business: Learn what it takes to be successful at crowdfunding.

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Understanding Types of Small Business Financing Options: Learn the Lingo

The Latest: Know the right terms so you sound like a pro.

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Test Your Personal and Business Financial Intelligence [QUIZ]

Necessary Business: These 10 questions will test your money smarts.

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6 Ways to Stretch Your Small Business Budget

Necessary Business: Advice on making your business dollar do more.

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8 Ways to Reduce Small Business Spending Leaks

The Latest: Where are you spending too much money, and how can you change that?

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How Crowdfunding Is Changing the Small Business Landscape

The Latest: Rally support from the public to find cash and customers.

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Technology Tips to Keep Your Customers’ Payment Information Secure and Your Business Safe

The Latest: Learn how to protect your customers’ payment information.

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5 Surefire Tips to Save Money on Your Current Merchant Services

Necessary Business: Payment security and cost savings should be a priority for your biz.

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A Variety of Approaches to Budget Tracking & Expense Management

Building Blocks: Get ideas for making this important task less of a chore.

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Understanding and Calculating ROI

The Latest: You need to understand the return you’re getting on all you do.

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Why Operating Cash Flow Is King

The Latest: The money available shows you how healthy your business is.

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How to Price a Product or Service

The Latest: Are you charging the right amount for your products and services?

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Using Financial Ratios for Your Small Business

The Latest: Do you know how ratios can help you move your business forward?

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Know Your ROI

The Latest: Determining your business’s ROI can help you determine its success.

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How to Establish Credit for Your Small Business

Necessary Business: Good personal credit habits can translate to business. Learn more.

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How to Get a Small Business Loan

Necessary Business: Learn how to secure funding for your company.

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How to Determine Start-Up Costs

Necessary Business: Your dream business can’t get off the ground without capital.

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Establishing Credit As a Business

Necessary Business: Learn how great credit can help your company grow.  

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Is Your Small Business Credit Ready to Gear up for the Holidays?

Necessary Business: Are you ready for the holiday rush? Be sure your credit is.

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Choosing an Accountant for Your Small Business

The Latest: An expert in accounting for small business can help the bottom line.

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5 Things Your Accountant Might Not Tell You

Necessary Business: While you trust your accountant, our insights might help you save.

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Manage Your Small Business Finances More Efficiently

Necessary Business: Accounting is a necessary evil. Get organized to reduce the time.

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How to Save Money on Payroll Processing

Necessary Business: Find out how to create the perfect office in your home.

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Save Time on Accounting-Related Tasks

Building Blocks: Get tips to help you manage your money — and time.

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SWOT’s the Big Deal? 4 Tips for a SWOT Analysis

Building Blocks: A complete analysis is essential for building a company. Learn how.

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How to Conduct a Competitive Analysis

Building Blocks: Knowing what your competition is up to can give you an edge.

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How Does Your Small Business Compare?

Building Blocks: Find out where your business sits on the competitive landscape.

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5 Ways to See How Your Business Measures Up

Building Blocks: Use these tips to find out how you compare to business rivals.

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Why It Pays to Separate Personal and Small Business Financing

Building Blocks: Protect you and your business by separating your money.

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Separating Business & Personal Expenditures

Building Blocks: Avoid comingling to keep your wallet and your company safe.

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Taming the Petty Cash Monster

Building Blocks: Without a system, one-off expenses can cost time and money.

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Open for Business: Top Small Business Owner Trends

Building Blocks: Check the latest trends around finances, hiring and more.

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Getting Paid

Building Blocks: This article collection will help you get the money you’re due.

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Payment Terms: Set Yourself Up to Get Paid

Building Blocks: Looking for a better way to get paid for your work? Establish payment terms.

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Payment Requests: What to Do When a Client Doesn’t Pay Up

Necessary Business: Do you know how to ask for the money you’re due? Learn how.

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Payment Options: Barters and Transfers and Trades. Oh, My!

Necessary Business: Are you open to new ways of getting paid? Check out these options.

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6 Tips to Help You Bolster Your Small Business’s Bottom Line

The Latest: LinkedIn community members offer advice on boosting your ROI.

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How Young Entrepreneurs Can Secure Funding for a First Business

Necessary Business: Check out these top five tips to secure capital for your growing company.

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The Freemium Model: Is Acquiring Customers Worth the Cost?

The Latest: The freemium model of pricing is one price method geared toward attracting customers.

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Make It Easy: Creating a Terms of Use Template

Startup Essentials: Many websites rely on a terms of use template to cover agreements with visitors and purchasing customers.

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Ensuring Cash Flow with Your Small Business Payment Terms

Pro Tips: Here are some tips for mastering this important aspect of operations.

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How to Grow Your Business on a Tight Budget in a Tough Economy

Necessary Business: Growing a business on a tight budget in a tough economy can be difficult.

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Is a Smartphone Credit Card Reader Right for Your Small Business?

Necessary Business: Is the approach right for you? Read on to find out.

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Tips from a VC: The Top Small Business Mistakes (part 5)

Building Blocks: Learn from a VC, an honest look at the biggest funding mistakes made by small business owners.

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How Today's Federal Interest Rate Impacts Your Small Business

The Latest: Get the scoop on interest rates in this helpful article.

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Tips from a VC: Crowd-Sourcing and Micro-Financing Alternatives (part 4)

Building Blocks: Learn some of the biggest funding mistakes made by small business owners.

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Small Business Banking 101

Building Blocks:  Your business has special banking needs. Learn more here.

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Tips from a VC: The Small Business Traits We Love (part 3)

Building Blocks: Discussion of relatively new funding opportunities: crowd-sourcing and micro-financing.

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Three Roadblocks in the Way of Your Small Business Loan Approval

Building Blocks: What could stand in the way of getting a small business loan approved? 

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Tips from a VC: Identifying Small Business Investment Objectives (part 2)

Building Blocks: Objectives every small business should consider when approaching investment opportunities.

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Quarterly Tax Tips for Freelancers, Consultants and Home Business Owners

Building Blocks: Learn how to deal with estimated tax payments.

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Tips from a VC: Small Business Investment Options (part 1)

Building Blocks: Key points every small business should know before they begin the investment process.

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Small Business Administration Loan Applications Made Easy

Building Blocks: Learn how SBA loans are a great way to raise capital for your small business.

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Receipts to Refunds: Small Business Bookkeeping Best Practices

Building Blocks: Here are some simple steps you can take to ensure your small business' records are useful and reliable.

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Enhance Tax Preparations with Smart Software Tools

Necessary Business: Tax software and payroll programs that give you more time to run your business.

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Crowdfunding: Say Hello to Your Next 10,000 Investors

The Latest: Check out this handy guide to raising capital via crowdfunding.

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How to Choose the Right Bank for Your Small Business

Pro tips: Learn the right questions to ask to help you choose a small business bank that is the right fit today.

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