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84 Percent of Small Businesses Say U.S. Economy is on Wrong Track

7/11/11 at 6:00 PM

According to the Chamber of Commerce's Small Business Outlook survey, 55 percent of small-business owners say economic uncertainty is preventing them from hiring new employees. Continue Reading

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Can You Afford to Run a Cash-Only Business?

6/29/11 at 12:30 PM

High credit-card fees and other hassles make it tempting to pocket all your company's money, but there are also a number of downsides to only accepting cash. A look at the pros and cons. Continue Reading

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Hiring Your First Employee: 5 Things You Need to Know

6/09/11 at 6:00 PM

A successful startup eventually needs more people to keep growing. How to hire your first employee. Continue Reading

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Most Small Businesses Displeased with Federal Economic Policies

6/02/11 at 10:00 AM

More than 75 percent of survey respondents say they are "not very satisfied" or "not at all satisfied" with current federal economic policies. Continue Reading

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Questioning the SBA

5/26/11 at 5:30 PM

Armed with questions from our Board of Directors, we recently sat down with Karen Mills, administrator of the Small Business Administration, for a wide-ranging conversation about the agency and its work on behalf of entrepreneurs. Continue Reading

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The Five Best and Worst States for Business

5/11/11 at 2:00 PM

Texas tops the list of best states for doing business, boasting strong job creation and the second-lowest taxes in the nation. Meanwhile, a state that typically ranks as one of the best for quality of living ranked as the worst for business. Continue Reading

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Why Small Businesses Aren't Getting Paid Faster

4/27/11 at 10:00 AM

Many small-business owners still rely on manual rather than electronic payment systems, and it takes them an average of 19 days to get paid by customers. Continue Reading

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Average Small Business Spends Up To 255 Hours and $2.3 Million on Tax Compliance

4/18/11 at 3:00 PM

Tax Day downer: Small businesses bear a huge burden to comply with federal tax laws, spending a total of 1.8 billion hours and $16 billion simply to prepare taxes. Continue Reading

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Small Businesses Struggle as Tax Deadline Nears

4/11/11 at 4:30 PM

Tax Day stress is upon us, as small businesses rush to deal with everything from the complex tax code and tax preparation costs to audit red flags. Continue Reading

Senate Votes to Repeal Controversial 1099 Provision

4/08/11 at 2:00 PM

The bill to repeal this widely unpopular provision, which would have required small businesses to report to the IRS all payments above $600, now awaits President Obama's signature. Continue Reading

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Home-Based Business Tax Deductions: 5 Things You Need to Know

4/05/11 at 7:00 PM

Running a business from home has plenty of advantages -- including some nice tax breaks. How to identify the best home-based business tax deductions. Continue Reading

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Survey Says: Nothing Is Certain but Death, Taxes and Coffee

3/29/11 at 6:00 PM

New surveys reveal some surprising findings about taxes, hiring and the role of coffee in the workplace. Continue Reading

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DIY Tax Preparation: 5 Things You Need to Know

3/28/11 at 6:30 PM

Sure, accountants are helpful, but filing your own taxes can save a lot of money -- especially for cash-strapped small businesses. How to find a tax-preparation strategy that works for you. Continue Reading

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Don't Miss Out on Tax Credits for Small Business

3/10/11 at 7:30 PM

As tax season rolls around, small-business owners stand to benefit from the Small Business Health Care Tax Credit and the Small Business Jobs Act, which President Obama signed into law last year. Continue Reading

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The Best and Worst States for Small-Business Taxes

2/19/11 at 11:00 AM

High corporate income taxes or sales taxes can be a huge challenge for small businesses, depending on where they are located. So where does your state stack up? Continue Reading

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