If you own a small business organization, you must be aware of the fact that the biggest challenge for you comes when it’s time to get paid by your customers. With little preparation, you can reduce the number of late payments that develop the business radar and let you know that business debt collection is the only way out. When you own a small business you need to communicate with your clients and make...
PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The National Small Business Association (NSBA) today released its 2011 Year-End Economic Report which shows a decidedly more positive outlook for America’s small businesses, with important gains in several key indicators. Most notably, more small-business owners report being confident about the future of their businesses than at any time in the last three years, up from 64 percent just six months ago to 75 percent today. “Despite some cyclical ups and downs we’ve...
PRNewswire/ — Greenwich Associates, a research-based strategy management firm, awarded People’s United six national and two regional awards for “Excellence in Small Business Banking.” Of the more than 750 banks evaluated by Greenwich Associates, only 43 received “Excellence in Small Business Banking” awards and People’s United was the only bank headquartered in New England to receive this recognition. Greenwich Associates compiled its results based on approximately 13,500 interviews of executives across the country at businesses...
PRNewswire/ — Founder of The Barter Trainer, Tom McDowell, reached 30 years of educating business owners worldwide on one of key the fundamentals of business – the value of barter. McDowell learned many years ago to recognize the value of a good barter (trade) deal. The well-appointed office headquarters for The Barter Trainer is a testament to that. When McDowell purchased the newly constructed office building in 1998, there was little more to it...
PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Native American entrepreneurs have a new tool to help determine if they’re ready for business ownership and to help them get started. Native American Small Business Primer: Strategies for Success is a free, self-paced online business course developed for Native American business owners. The course provides an overview of basic business principles and to make them aware of the programs and services available from the U.S. Small Business Administration. “Native American Small Business...
PRNewswire/ — Navali & Company, insurance agency and parent company of Health Insurance Outlet, educates consumers on the best ways to save on health insurance. Through their website, www.healthinsuranceoutlet.com, consumers can click on “Tips For Savings On Health Insurance” on the home page and learn more about how to save on California health insurance. Health Insurance Outlet’s top 6 ways to save on individual or small business health insurance: 1) Comparison shop across all the health...
More and more studies are being conducted that show a bilingual or plurilingual business is more economically resilient and has a more productive workforce. As the International Research Foundation states in its report on the subject, the benefits of more than one language in your workplace can be as varied and far-reaching as improving new business opportunities to increasing employee satisfaction. This article will highlight the five best reasons to promote language learning at your...
PRNewswire/ — The U.S. budget crisis means the federal tax system faces significant uncertainty in the future, as tax cuts expire and the system faces possible overhaul. Despite this, a number of tax-planning strategies can still be implemented before the end of the year. To help businesses and individuals determine their proper strategy, Crowe Horwath LLP, one of the largest public accounting and consulting firms in the U.S., has released its 2011 Year-End Tax-Planning...
PRNewswire/ – As many small business owners are busy with holiday activities and making plans for 2012, it’s important to remember that there is still time to take advantage of several tax-saving opportunities in 2011. BMO Harris Bank offers 5 year-end tax tips and strategies for small business owners that can pay dividends come tax time. “While 2011 may be a year remembered most for its economic challenges, there are things small business owners can...
