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Entries from July 2007

Testimonial from recent client

July 18th, 2007 · No Comments

We are always very happy to see our clients complimenting our service.
DEAR SHERRY,
THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR BEING ON TOP OF EVERYTHING.
YOU AND YOUR COMPANY HAVE BEEN OF THE BEST ORGANIZATION THAT I EVER WORK WITH.
IT IS ALWAYS A PLEASURE TO WORK WITH SUCH A PROFESSIONALS IN ANY FIELDS.
I AM SURE YOU KNOW THAT STAISFATION […]

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A New Startup Resource

July 4th, 2007 · No Comments

Microsoft, MasterCard, FedEx and Bank of America have joined forces to launch StartupCenter.com.  A free site designed especially for people who want, but don’t yet have, a small business to call their own. 
The website is a complete online guide with a range of topics, and its truly comprehensive in terms of providing entrepreneurs with actionable steps […]

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New Tax Laws Effecting Small Businesses

July 4th, 2007 · No Comments

The Small Business and Work Opportunity Tax Act of 2007 was passed by President Bush in May 2007.  Here are just three of the highlights that will impact small businesses:

Favorable Changes for S Corporations – Several favorable changes were made to the S corporation tax rules including S-corp stock gains not treated as passive income.
Extension of […]

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What’s a DBA?

July 3rd, 2007 · No Comments

A DBA is short for “doing business as”.  In some states, it’s also know as an “assumed name”.  It simply refers to a fictious name under which you conduct business.  If you do not choose to do business under your own name such as John Smith, but want a more descriptive name such as John […]

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Knowing When to Fold

July 2nd, 2007 · No Comments

I once read a statistic that said most entrepreneurs failed three to five times before they actually started a successful business.  While I find it freightening in some respects, I also have to admire the true entrepreneurial spirit of people who are able to pick themselves up, brush themselves off, and try it again.
Knowing when it may be time to […]

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