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6 Steps to Effective Small Business Credit Card Management

smallbusiness — Mon, 19 Dec 2005 06:36:00 -0500

We've entered into a new age of credit for small business. New opportunities apply but credit debt still needs to be approached with caution. Over 2/3 of small businesses use a credit card for expenses with only 40% using a business credit card exclusivel Tagged by smallbusiness under finance,

The Armchair Millionaire: The retirement plan haze - May. 10, 2005

smallbusiness — Mon, 19 Dec 2005 06:36:00 -0500

There are so many different retirement plan choices. How can I pick the best one? Tagged by smallbusiness under finance,

MasterCard Small Business | When to Seek Financing

smallbusiness — Mon, 19 Dec 2005 06:36:00 -0500

The old adage that it takes money to make money is especially true for small businesses. Tagged by smallbusiness under finance,

Streamlining the Sales Tax: States Transition to Point-of-Delivery Sales Tax

smallbusiness — Mon, 19 Dec 2005 06:36:00 -0500

Forty-four states collect a sales tax, all with different rates, filing systems and rules to abide by -- the Streamlined Sales Tax Agreement is a cooperative effort across state lines to create a more uniform sales tax system. Tagged by smallbusiness under finance,

Choosing a Finder When Raising Capital

smallbusiness — Mon, 19 Dec 2005 06:36:00 -0500

If you're having trouble getting investors, maybe a professional capital finder is your best fundraising option. Tagged by smallbusiness under finance,

Start a retail business

smallbusiness — Mon, 19 Dec 2005 06:36:00 -0500

Ready to start a retail business? Don't get stuck at the fork in the road--we've mapped out 3 different retail paths so you can choose the one that's right for you. Tagged by smallbusiness under marketing, finance,

Over 50 Percent of Small-Business Owners Eat Out at Restaurants 2-4 Times a Week According to SBTV.com Poll (biz.yahoo.com)

smallbusiness — Mon, 19 Dec 2005 06:36:00 -0500

Many small-business owners are spending a considerable portion of their hard earned money eating out at restaurants according to a recent poll conducted by SBTV.com. Tagged by smallbusiness under finance,

Seattle Post-Intelligencer: AP - Business:

smallbusiness — Mon, 19 Dec 2005 06:36:00 -0500

The money that they lend comes from government grants and foundations, whose generosity ebbs and flows with the health of the economy. And after two decades, they still don't have enough customers to be self-sufficient. Tagged by smallbusiness under finance,

Alaska Journal of Commerce Online

smallbusiness — Mon, 19 Dec 2005 06:36:00 -0500

The women's procurement program is one of several ways the SBA is pursuing to meet the federal government's annual goal of awarding 5 percent of federal contracting dollars to women-owned businesses Tagged by smallbusiness under finance,

Social Security change may hit small biz - May. 21, 2005

smallbusiness — Mon, 19 Dec 2005 06:36:00 -0500

If the cap on wages subject to Social Security tax is raised or eliminated as part of a Social Security reform plan, sole proprietors of small businesses may feel the hit. Tagged by smallbusiness under finance, economy, policy,

Online Retail Sales Expected to Rise 22 Percent This Year (CNNmoney.com)

smallbusiness — Mon, 19 Dec 2005 06:36:00 -0500

Online retail sales are expected to rise 22 percent to $172.4 billion this year, driven by growth in travel, cosmetics and jewelry, according to a study by shop.org and conducted by Forrester Research Inc. Tagged by smallbusiness under economy, finance, technology,

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smallbusiness — Mon, 19 Dec 2005 06:36:00 -0500

Credit card issuers are targeting small businesses and an increasing number are using credit cards as a financing tool, according to small-business experts and bankers. Tagged by smallbusiness under finance,

Minorities Faced Restrictions to Capital, Says Report

smallbusiness — Mon, 19 Dec 2005 06:36:00 -0500

Minority small business owners, especially African-American and Hispanic owners, have faced restrictions in getting access to credit and have greater possibilities of getting their loans denied compared to white male owners, according to a report released Tagged by smallbusiness under policy, finance,

Venture Capital from Big Business

smallbusiness — Mon, 19 Dec 2005 06:36:00 -0500

Some of the world's biggest companies are putting their venture capital hats back on and looking for new start-ups to fund. Tagged by smallbusiness under finance,

Business 2.0 :: Magazine Article :: What's Next :: Why China Wants to Scoop Up Your Company

smallbusiness — Mon, 19 Dec 2005 06:36:00 -0500

The prime targets? American brands and manufacturers, as well as distributors that peddle Chinese goods. "The Chinese want to cut out the middleman by buying him," says John Rogers, a Chicago lawyer and investment banker. Tagged by smallbusiness under finance,

Treasury Dept. Relaxes FSA Deadline

smallbusiness — Mon, 19 Dec 2005 06:36:00 -0500

The Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service announced that they will allow employees who take advantage of Flexible Spending Arrangements an additional two and a half months to spend their contributions. Tagged by smallbusiness under policy, finance,

Banks Loans Not High on List for Fast-Growth Companies

smallbusiness — Mon, 19 Dec 2005 06:36:00 -0500

For the second quarter in a row, only 15% of fast-growth businesses reported new loans during the first quarter, according to a recent Trendsetter Barometer Survey conducted by PriceWaterhouseCoopers. Tagged by smallbusiness under finance,

Banks Looking to Small Businesses for Growth (Chicago Sun-Times)

smallbusiness — Mon, 19 Dec 2005 06:36:00 -0500

Big banks say they want to bring in more small business clients, tapping into a market that employs more than half of all U.S. workers. Tagged by smallbusiness under finance,

RED HERRING | ARCHIVE

smallbusiness — Mon, 19 Dec 2005 06:36:00 -0500

A round-up of fast-growing technology companies. Tagged by smallbusiness under technology, finance,

The Impact of Emerging Technologies: Good-Bye to Venture Capital - Technology Review

smallbusiness — Mon, 19 Dec 2005 06:36:00 -0500

We venture capitalists like to think of ourselves as giants striding across the technology landscape, showering money on terrific young entrepreneurs, adding value, creating jobs, nurturing real companies. We are financial samurai. But I am giving it up. Tagged by smallbusiness under technology, finance,