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We are proud to announce that Karen Mills, Administrator of the Small Business Administration, just recognized our Community's 10,000th registered member. Since the Community was launched by the SBA and Business.gov a little over a year ago, it has become a vibrant, dynamic forum where business owners share ideas and best practices and turn to each other for advice. To become a member of the Community and connect with more than 10,000 of your fellow small business owners, click here. MyMoney.gov - New Portal for Financial & Money Management
MyMoney.gov is the U.S. government's website dedicated to teaching all Americans the basics about financial education. Whether you are starting, buying, or managing your business, you can find tailored resources here to help you create and sustain a successful business. Throughout the site, you will find important information from 20 Federal agencies and Bureaus designed to help you make smart financial choices. Read more...
Recent Articles in the Community Small Business Matters IRS.gov Undergoes a Quiet Evolution - Revealing Invaluable Online Tax Tools for Small Business
Once just the domain of downloadable tax forms and a prime candidate for a Plain Language overhaul, the IRS.gov web site has undergone a low-key, yet shout-out worthy, transformation in recent years - and this is good news for small business. The IRS web site is in fact now the home of numerous online tools designed to help small businesses and the self-employed better understand their tax obligations as well as help them improve their overall financial literacy. Here is a summary of some of these invaluable tools. Read more... LLCs Explained - A 101 for Small Business Owners
An LLC can provide your business with legal protection and operational ease, but depending on your circumstances, it can also present disadvantages. Here are some FAQs to help you ascertain whether becoming an LLC is right for you, and pointers on managing your business and legal obligations once you are established as an LLC entity. Read more... Business Law Advisor Starting a Parking Lot Business - Special Considerations for Valet, Construction, and Striping Businesses
Are you thinking about starting a parking lot business? Make sure you consider business location, equipment, insurance, workplace safety, and labor issues when doing your business planning. Read on for a quick overview on how to start a valet, lot construction, or striping business - and the unique aspects of the industry that requires extra attention. Read more... Resources for Starting a Non-Emergency Medical Transportation Business
Non-emergency medical transportation. What is it? How do you get started? What special considerations are there? We receive many questions in the Community on this field, and we have put together this FAQ guide for answers to these questions and more on starting and operating a non-emergency medical transportation business. Read more... Running a Family Business Within the Law
Are you starting or currently operating a family business? Whether you are working with your spouse, your child, or with the whole family, you should be aware of several regulations that make your business different. Although family-run businesses must comply with all general legal steps in starting and managing operations, being in business with family can have additional implications. Here are the guidelines for running a family-owned business within the law. Read more... Small Business Cents How to Find and Attract Investors
Finding the right investor to finance your business plan can be a daunting task. Then, once you locate potential investors, convincing them to invest in your business is a whole new challenge. For small business owners who are looking for investors, read on to learn about places to find investors and tips to presenting a winning business case. Read more... The Industry Word Education is Key for Women Business Owners Access to Capital
One of the challenges to growing a successful, sustainable business is the ability to obtain growth capital. However, according to research conducted by the Center for Women's Business Research, women historically have not had equal access to financial markets. A key explanation for this lack of parity stems from a proven systemic bias against women business owners, but that in and of itself does not entirely explain the situation. Read more... Veteran-Owned Businesses - the Latest on Certification
Certified veterans status will be required for contracts through the Department of Veterans Affairs January 1, 2012 and after. The web registry for the Center for Veterans Enterprise Web Portal database is required to verify veteran-owned businesses within three months. If you are a veteran and an entrepreneur who wants to do business with the government, consider becoming certified. Read more... 3 Lessons Learned in Business Plan Contests
Every spring I judge intercollegiate MBA-level business plan contests at the University of Oregon, Rice, and the University of Texas, and participate in the Willamette Angel Conference as an investor. That means I read hundreds of business plans and listen to several dozen business pitches. I form opinions, give feedback, and make choices. I would like to share some of the highlights, good and bad, of my journey through business plans this Spring. Read more...
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