Small businesses are in a fight for their survival. With the government taking a bigger chunk of your earnings and more competition than ever before, business owners need to use more creative ways to market their services and grow their
Starting a home-based business can be a great decision. For many, it is a source of supplemental income to go along with their regular job. For others, it may be their fulltime income. In today’s economy with unemployment still higher
Small business owners have a lot on their plate. As the owner of a small company, you have to wear a lot of hats. And one of the things that can take up a lot of energy is bookkeeping and
Continuing with our expense tracking tips for at-home workers, here are 3 more essentials: Track Your Mileage: Similar to recording expenses in a logbook, it is important to have an accurate record of the business miles you drove. For this
Work-at-home individuals have several lifestyle advantages over those that have to go into an office. The freedom and flexibility of being at home can give workers the ability to more effectively manage their family and save on commuting costs, eating
If there is a fear business owners have over most others, it is an audit from Uncle Sam. Small businesses are highly susceptible to an IRS audit because of the extensive itemization of the returns they typically file. To avoid
Credit Education is very important so we are taking the opportunity to talk a little about credit management. Specifically, how you can improve your credit score over time no matter how bad things get. Step One: Track Your Credit Score
Freelancing is the new way to work for millions of Americans in today’s economy. Many are attracted to the freedom of working in the comfort of their own home. Freelance workers typically are subcontractors performing various tasks for one or
If there is a fear business owners have over most others, it is an audit from Uncle Sam. Small businesses are highly susceptible to an IRS audit because of the extensive itemization of the returns they typically file. To avoid
Customer loyalty programs have been around for several decades, and today, airlines, hotels, car rental agencies, and most retailers have one. Many business owners wonder just how valuable a rewards program is. Consider these findings from The Center for Retail
