1. Ask The Guest: Startup Pitfalls

Do you have a question for our upcoming radio show guest? If you’re thinking about starting your own business or have recently done so, our upcoming radio show guest just may have some insights for you because he’s prepared to share th...

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2. Small Businesses: Stop With the Taxes and Regulations

Mark Cuban, billionaire owner of HDnet and the Dallas Mavericks, is calling for abolishment of all taxes on small businesses with 25 or fewer employees in the U.S. He says that small businesses of that size should be exempt from taxes of all kinds: ...

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3. Three Basic Steps to E-mail Marketing Success

While today's e-mail programs have endless options to make campaigns polished and high tech, what matters most at the end of the day is if your e-mails are doing what you want them to do: adding to your bottom line. Read more at: http://www.nfib.com/...

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4. Are Criminals and Entrepreneurs Similar?

Are entrepreneurs and criminals cut from the same cloth? Some evidence suggests that the answer is yes. In a paper entitled "Drug dealing and legitimate self-employment", economist Rob Fairlie shows a statistical relationship between being a teen-a...

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5. August/September 2008 Pennsylvania MyVOICE

Read the August/September 2008 Pennsylvania MyVOICE for details on issues such as paid sick leave, taxes and the upcoming elections. Read more at: http://www.nfib.com/object/IO_38020.html.

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6. Developing an Internship Program Is a Win-Win for All

All small business owners can benefit from cutting costs, but successful businesses also need enough employees on staff to satisfy the needs of customers and make sure the operation's day-to-day needs are met. If your small business is near a college...

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7. Size of Small Business Market - a Knol

Google just launched a new service called Knol. With Knol you can create articles on specific topics at the Knol.Google.com site. If you wish, you can allow others to contribute their thoughts and information to your Knol article (either subject to y...

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8. What To Do After Hearing: I Quit!

“I quit!” What do you do when those words spring from the lips of an employee you've relied upon? Your first reaction may be to think “don’t let the door hit you ....” Or — you may be inclined to shout “I&...

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9. 3 Facts About Domain Names Everyone Should Know

Imagine this scenario. You’ve invested the time and money to have a great website that generates revenue for your business. Your domain name has become your brand online and it’s a valuable asset. Then one morning, you log on to find y...

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10. Introducing Wendy Kennedy, Newest Expert

I am delighted to introduce Wendy Kennedy (read her profile here), our newest contributor here at Small Business Trends. By day Wendy is the Editor of the Register.com Learning Center and as such has a lot of great insights to offer. The reason I a...

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