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One of the main reasons individuals decide not to go into business is due to a lack of funding. At least that is what they perceive to be the reason. The real reason is that they simply do not know what kind of funding is out there and they do not know how to obtain it. One of the best tools for obtaining funding is by contacting your local Small Business Administration.
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Whether you’re a new mom that wishes to stay home with your infant, or suffer from a chronic condition that limits of what you can do, if you have the desire to open a home business, that goal can be achieved. More and more individuals are choosing to open their own home businesses for numerous reasons. Some are dissatisfied with the hustle and bustle of commuting back and forth to work, only to have to deal with office politics. Others have found a hobby that they enjoy immensely and realize that they could make a living from it. If you have decided to start a home business, yet don’t have enough money to get started, don’t give up on your dream, as there are many financing options.
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With all of the get-rich quick schemes out there, many people who are looking to make extra money from home are often very reluctant to try anything new. This is very understandable but unnecessary, as long as you choose the right method of making money. There is no need to send large amounts of money to individuals to join their pyramid schemes or similar “home businesses.” You can make a respectable and easy second or primary income by building your own website. After your website is built, there are several ways to turn it into a money making machine that will make money for you even while you’re relaxing, on vacation, or making money in other ways.
If you are self-employed, then you are undoubtedly aware of the fact that you’re accountable for paying your own taxes each tax period. It doesn’t matter what type of profession you’re in, if you are an independent contractor, your clients pay you directly, and it’s your responsibility to figure out how much taxes are owed on the income. By going to the Internal Revenue’s website, you are able to obtain tax information, including exactly how much you need to pay on what you’ve earned, as well as where exactly to send the payments. You can also go to your state’s website in order to obtain the same information regarding the state taxes that you must pay, if your state requires you to pay taxes.
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Small business owners should pay attention to the rapid decline in recent months of 2007 for housing and mortgage lending. Dr. William B. Conerly, a leading economist, explains why everyone should pay attention to the housing market’s status in his book called “Businomics”:
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Intuit, the maker of the popular Quickbooks accounting software, and Google, the Search giant, announced this week their intent to imbed Google's search and advertising products into the new 2007 Quickbooks software.
As a sole proprietor, you've enjoyed watching your business take off. Your customer base is building, orders are steady, and your overhead is under control. But with this growth, you now realize you can't handle everything yourself. You need to attract investors, take on a few associates, and protect your personal assets from your firm's liabilities.
You've reached a turning point: it's time to run your company in a more formal manner. But should you set up the business as a corporation or partnership? The answer may be neither. As an alternative, consider a limited liability company (LLC) -- a form of business organization popular among small business owners that combines some advantages of a corporation and a partnership.
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Alex and Brad, both in their mid-forties, had just celebrated the tenth anniversary of Consulting, Inc., their market consulting business. The next morning, before going to work, Brad suffered a heart attack while jogging and died later that day. Alex suddenly lost his long-time business associate. What's more, after the estate was settled, he found himself with a new co-owner -- Brad's wife.
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Most closely held businesses, especially multi-owner corporations and partnerships need to have a buy-sell agreement in place. Individually owned businesses can also profit from the use of a buy-sell agreement. This is essential for smooth transition of ownership upon the occurrence of several events, namely the “Eight D’s.” We’ll discuss each one individually in the corporate context, however, most would also apply to partnerships. In a single-owner business, the buyer could be key employee(s), a competitor, a supplier, or even a customer.
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As the founder, owner and manager of your family business, you probably have a hard time imagining anyone else running your company as well as you. You may be right, but that attitude spells trouble. Even though they know better, many successful entrepreneurs choose to ignore the need for planning for their business succession.
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