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These are times that try an entrepreneur’s spirit. How we lead, inspire hope, project confidence, build trusted relationships, and respond to adversity will go a long way toward our future success.

A few months ago, I was a panelist for a small business forum hosted by Minnesota Public Radio. Eventually, the topic wandered into the realm of economics. I proposed two economic theories not commonly found in the literature: The Bigger Fool Theory, and

I have 25 years experience as a Hair stylist and have build up a relatively large clientele. 12 years ago the owner of the salon where I worked more or less left town. My sister, who had no experience in the salon business, provided one half of the money

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Are those nails scraping across a chalkboard, or is someone asking a small business owner to do more tax preparation paperwork? It’s the latter, and Congress has mandated it with a 2012 start date. The requirement calls for all businesses and non-profits buying goods totaling $600 or more annually from any vendor to issue that vendor a 1099 form. The buzz this new piece of legislation is causing can be clearly heard from those it will impact most -- small business owners, who face additional bookkeeping responsibilities for which they most likely are not prepared. Part of the health-care legislation passed in March, the record keeping will undoubtedly be seen as a burden by many small businesses owners because of the additional paperwork, which already keeps many entrepreneurs up at all hours of the night. Piling on administrative responsibilities puts small business owners at a disadvantage, in many cases because of minimal to no support staff. Already, the forms are required for services totaling $600 or more. While purchases made with credit or debit cards do not require filling them out, most small businesses make payments for goods through checks. Nonetheless, the IRS is set to begin administering the new tax policy, which is projected to raise $19 billion to help pay for the health-care legislation. In the end, there’s little doubt that the new legislation will increase the paperwork that small businesses will need to issue, fill out and file. Yet, the results could keep businesses from evading taxes and indirectly offer savings to small businesses that adopt more rigorous bookkeeping standards. Even though you haven’t heard many cheering for this component of the health-care bill, do you think this is a requirement worthy of welcoming?

Hi all I hope someone has some information that can share with me. I am developoing a business with my sister who is a fashion designer. I am looking for a small factory/ workshop that can sample and possible manufacture the products for us. We will be

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My sister and I are currently unemployed. We have diligently been working on starting a new company. We have everything filed with the State and the Federal. However, just found out that the IRS is first processing 501C.3 - non-profit status application

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When researching a new business idea or thinking about starting a new small business, how do most people go about researching the potential of a new small business idea? It would be great to come up with a list of small business tools related to researchi

A Business Owner recently said,”We need to change or we will be out of business in the next few months!” I have been in this situation before. And know what these words and feelings could do to a business without direction for change. Things happen. Som

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I am finding that my business is moving from an on line need to on-site need. I am looking for a well written retainer agreement for consulting purposes. Any suggestions, templates would be appreciated. website: http://hrsolutions4yourcompany.com e-mail:

I work for a small, Web-based company (FlatDoor). What is the best marketing scheme to promote our website? We have gone through many grass-roots marketing campaigns with limited success and are now investing in many online campaigns. In case this affec

Hi all, I run a small niche business selling electronics targeted at athletics. In the past few months, I have been receiving a higher number of chargebacks. My question: are there any online resources that small business folks like me can draw upon

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I have 25 years experience as a Hair stylist and have build up a relatively large clientele. 12 years ago the owner of the salon where I worked more or less left town. My sister, who had no experience in the salon business, provided one half of the money

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