September 2008
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By J.L. on September 29, 2008
There are two professionals every business will need early on: an accountant and a lawyer. The reasons for hiring an accountant are pretty obvious, you need someone to help you set up your “chart of accounts,” review your numbers periodically, and prepare all of your necessary federal, state and local tax returns.
The reason for hiring a business attorney may not, however, be so apparent. A good business attorney will [...]
Posted in Start-Ups | Tagged capital, financing, law firm, small business, small business legal help, tax, venture capital
By J.L. on September 22, 2008
Setting up an e-commerce site couldn’t be simpler. Simply pick one of the following that’s right for you, log on and get started.
Many experts and entrepreneurs believe that building your own website is a no-brainer, thanks to the inexpensive, easy-to-use and sophisticated e-commerce services available. “If you’re a one to two-person firm, [you have] someone on your staff [who] can design a website and you only sell a few products, there’s no reason not [...]
Posted in Internet | Tagged e-commerce, promote, small business, tax
By J.L. on September 15, 2008
As with any business move or expansion, considering an online presence can raise a sometimes dizzying list of questions for an entrepreneur. Exactly what must be put in place to make it happen? How does an online presence change the market for the business? What are competitors doing? How will people shop? What kind of security is required? How will customers pay online? Why Go Online? The most amazing aspect of e-commerce is its ability to impact sales and marketing [...]
Posted in Start-Ups | Tagged e-commerce, internet sales, online business, online sales, online shopping cart, shopping cart
By J.L. on September 8, 2008
Want to spend your day getting things done instead of putting out fires? Here are some ways to do just that.
Technology
Streamlining your business technology can make life less of a headache for everyone. Entrepreneurs often “don’t realize they can make things easier,” says Kevin McElligott, founder of iTech Developers, a Nevada City, California, technology consulting firm [...]
Posted in Management | Tagged small business, strategy, tax
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