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Entries from June 2007

Creating a Logo for Your Business

June 18th, 2007 · No Comments

The right logo can do a lot for your small business. Logos show that you take yourself seriously and that you have a high quality, credible business. A good logo also attracts customers and expresses the benefits of your company. 
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SBA Loan Program for Veterans & Military Personnel

June 15th, 2007 · No Comments

This week, the Small Business Administration (SBA) announced a new lending program geared to veterans and members of the military. The Patriot Express Loan is a streamlined loan product based on the SBA Express Program, but with enhanced guarantee and interest rate characteristics more like those of SBA Community Express loans.
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ADA and Small Business

June 14th, 2007 · No Comments

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal civil rights law designed to prevent discrimination and enable individuals with disabilities to participate fully in all aspects of society.  With approximately 25 million small businesses in the U.S. representing 99.7% of all employers, the likelihood of dealing with employees covered by ADA guidelines is high.
ADA applies to all businesses with […]

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Reference Checks: A Must

June 13th, 2007 · No Comments

When hiring a new employee, checking their references is an absolute must.  It doesn’t matter if Uncle Joe vouches for them or your best friend refers them to you.  That’s just not good enough.  With many surveys suggesting that as many as 56% of job applicants supply “incorrect information in significant areas,” on their resumes […]

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Chronically Late Employees

June 12th, 2007 · No Comments

Do you have an employee or employees that are always wandering in late for work?  Does it rub you the wrong way?  If so, you aren’t alone.  Most employers have a right to expect that an employee show up for work on time.  After all, you aren’t late paying those employees so the least they […]

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Should You Have a Website?

June 11th, 2007 · No Comments

Many small business owners still struggle with the idea of having a website.  They may believe that if they do not do business over the Internet, what’s the point?  The point is even if your business is not web-based, you are still missing out on an opportunity to reach potential customers. 
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