This Week's Highlight Prepare Your Business for Natural Disasters and Emergencies
An estimated 25 percent of businesses do not reopen following a major disaster, according to the Institute for Business and Home Safety. Getting back to business after a disaster depends on preparedness planning done today. Don’t put it on the backburner - protect your business and create your disaster plan now. Business.gov can help you prepare for natural disasters and emergencies. Read more...
Recent Articles in the Community Small Business Matters Need a Small Business Loan? Tips for Researching Lenders and Preparing a Winning Loan Proposal
If your small business has struggled to get financing in the past, or you are thinking of getting a loan to fund new growth, here are some tips to help you understand what SBA-loans are available, where to get them, and how to prepare a winning loan application. Read more... Starting a Child Care Business? - Government Tools and Resources that Can Help
The business of child care can offer entrepreneurs the opportunity to pursue a passion for child care and child development while enjoying the independence and responsibility of being your own boss. Here are links to government tools and resources that can help connect you with funding programs as well as provide guidance on some of the trickier regulatory aspects of offering child care services. Read more... Business Law Advisor Crucial Forms for Your LLC: Articles of Organization and Operating Agreements
A limited liability company is a hybrid-type of legal structure that provides the limited personal liability features of a corporation with the tax efficiencies and operational flexibility of a partnership. Each state has specific guidelines for forming an LLC, but they all adhere to the same general principles. No matter where your LLC is located, two documents are crucial to its success - the articles of organization and operating agreement. Read more... How - And When - to Use Non-Compete Agreements Appropriately
Employees have access to a business's valuable information and trade secrets during their employment. But what happens when they no longer work there, or if they leave to work for a competitor? Many employers combat losing valuable employees and trade secrets to a competitor through non-compete agreements. Read more... Small Business Cents "Sin" Industry Myths and Truths
Alcohol, gambling, tobacco, and firearms have traditionally been considered industries that are potentially dangerous to your health. Although it's clear that businesses in these fields face high regulatory demands, confusion remains however, as to what additional concerns and obligations these industries face in terms of financial aid and tax requirements. Read more... The Industry Word 6 Easy Steps to a Simple Practical Business Plan
So you wonder whether you want a business plan for your business. You've heard that business plans are about raising money, perhaps, and it sounds like it might be hard to do. Not really. The plan you need is not necessarily that big formal plan. Try taking these 6 easy steps and that may be all you need to get your planning underway. Read more...
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