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What other options are there for business growth financing?

Finding the money to grow your business can be a challenge for sure.  We have discussed bank financing and borrowing from relatives, but what other options are there? In some states such as Connecticut, there are programs that will loan or grant you money for creating new jobs in the state.  While these job creation Read more about What other options are there for business growth financing?[…]

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How do I get the information I need out of Quickbooks?

QuickBooks can be a great accounting tool for a small business.   It quickly allows you to get started up for tracking your income and expenses without having to be an expert in accounting.  It even allows you to start with template charts of accounts for different types of businesses so that you don’t have Read more about How do I get the information I need out of Quickbooks?[…]

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Should I ask my family to make an investment in my business?

Financing a small business can be very difficult and very stressful.  When you have a great idea and want to get started, you need to determine how much startup capital you will need, and you will likely need more than you anticipate.  It you have family members with financial means, it can be tempting to Read more about Should I ask my family to make an investment in my business?[…]

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Unlimited vacation time? Really???

There is a trend in small businesses to offer employees unlimited vacation time.  The reality is that for many small businesses, they would essentially do this for their good employees anyway.  While there is usually a policy that indicates how many days or weeks an employee would get, if you have employees who are going Read more about Unlimited vacation time? Really???[…]

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How do I track expenses when I am on the road?

One of the easiest downfalls in a new business is forgetting what you spent and losing receipts.  If you fail to properly record your expenses, you will miss out on tax deductions as well as lose sight of what it takes to properly deliver your product or service.  Fortunately, the days of the shoe-box of Read more about How do I track expenses when I am on the road?[…]

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How do I track income and expenses in my new small business?

When you start your own business, it is easy to get overwhelmed with the paperwork involved in running the “business” part of the business.  Staying ahead of the accounting is critical at this point because falling behind will create a nightmare mess to be cleaned up later.  While you can start by tracking your income Read more about How do I track income and expenses in my new small business?[…]

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What company structure should I register?

Once you have your great idea or decided that you want to go out on your own, you have to decide what type of organization you want to be.  S Corporation? C Corporation? Limited Liability Company? Sole Proprietorship?  There is no single right answer to this question but there are lots of resources out there Read more about What company structure should I register?[…]