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Entries from June 2007

Free Online Videos on Small Business Topics

June 8th, 2007 · No Comments

SurePayroll has published a series of free videos on its Web site and through Really Simple Syndication (RSS) feeds. Dubbed “The SurePayroll Minute,” the videos offer insightful tips on a variety of topics for small business owners and are available at www.surepayroll.com/video.
SurePayroll’s videos feature information on small business topics such as healthcare, payroll taxes, 401(k)s […]

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Encouraging Employee Input

June 7th, 2007 · No Comments

Employees can be a wonderful source for great ideas and innovations for your business.  Encouraging your employees to share their ideas can prove beneficial to your business growth. Do your employees work in an “idea-friendly” company and contribute new ideas regularly?
If you want to ensure that your company is indeed idea friendly, consider embracing the following […]

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Creating a press kit

June 5th, 2007 · No Comments

Press kits are a great tool to have if you are interested in having media coverage for your business.   A press kit effectively provides reporters, investors, and analysts with vital information about your company. 
What should you include in your press kit:

Just the facts. A one-page listing of statistics and vital information about your company such as it’s […]

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Why general liability insurance?

June 5th, 2007 · No Comments

According to Bizstats.com, 78% of small businesses are structured as partnerships or sole properietorships.   While these legal structures have their advantages, they also carry distinct disadvantages including the possibility of putting your business and personal liabilities at risk.  That’s why you need general liability insurance…to protect your business and personal assests for potential financial ruin.
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Long Hours Goes with the Territory

June 4th, 2007 · No Comments

Working long hours goes with the territory if you are small business owner.  This of course is no surprise to any small business owner, but now it has been “officially” confirmed by the Discover Small Business Watch index.  According to the monthly index, more than 30% of small-business owners report working an average of at […]

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Upcoming Local Business Events

June 1st, 2007 · No Comments

If you are in Las Vegas, you may want to attend one of the following upcoming events geared to small business owners:

The U.S. Small Business Administration’s Small Business Contracting Opportunity Conference. The conference will be held July 20 at the East Las Vegas Community Center at 250 N. Eastern Ave.   Price:  FreeThe daylong conference will […]

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