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Entries from March 2007

Can’t Pay Taxes….Now What?

March 30th, 2007 · No Comments

There is nothing more chilling for a small business owner than the realization at tax time that you owe money — big money.  You may be considering a variety of options such as paying Uncle Sam with your credit cards, dipping into your retirement accounts, or the big no-no of withholding payroll.  All have been […]

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Start Up Marketplace

March 29th, 2007 · No Comments

Start Up Marketplace is a place where individuals or emerging companies can advertise their products, assets or teams for sale and where established companies can find them. It is a marketplace for selling or buying companies & ideas. The cost is $99 per posting. Please email us at info@eastbiz.com if you are isnterested in posting […]

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The Importance of Buy-Sell Agreements

March 29th, 2007 · No Comments

A buy-sell agreeement is a legal document that explains how a company or its owners will redistribute ownership shares after one of the owners dies, becomes disabled, retires or otherwise leaves. The primary goal of the agreement is to avoid conflict and confusion by keeping ownership and control in the hands of those individuals who […]

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Addressing Workplace Violence

March 28th, 2007 · No Comments

Violence in the work place is becoming a regrettable common occurrence. It is now ranked as the third leading cause of occupational death and the fastest growing type of homicide in the U.S. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI), there were 551 workplace homicides in 2004, out of […]

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Partnership Mistakes

March 28th, 2007 · No Comments

Partnerships can often provide tremendous benefits to a business endeavor in terms of pooling the best talent, skills and resources from one than one parties.  Unfortunately, mistakes often occur when forming either a general or limited partnership which could damage the business.
Here are three of the most common mistakes:
No written agreement.  Often, two or more […]

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Tips on Creating a Logo

March 26th, 2007 · No Comments

Logos are a great visual tool for your company.  When done correctly, they can enhance your image and recognition among your customers and partners, establish your brand identity, and present an overall professional image of your company.
When developing a logo, consider:

Your competitors and/or industry.  Are their images conservative, flashy, avant garde, traditional?   How can you […]

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