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A surety bond There are four types of surety bonds: Bid Bond: Ensures the bidder on a contract will enter into the contract and furnish...

You’ll want to choose a business name that reflects your brand identity and doesn’t clash with the types of goods and services you offer....

The SBA is not your only source for a small business loan. State and local economic development agencies, as well as numerous non-profit...

Working capital is defined as the difference between current assets and current liabilities. Current assets are the most liquid of your...

Small Business loan How the Debt-to-Worth Ratio Affects Your Loan Application Strong equity with a manageable debt level provides...

Welcome to government contracting! U.S. federal government contracts represent tremendous sales and revenue opportunity for small...

Cash is the most commonly accepted and reliable form of payment for a business. Many small businesses operate as “cash only” merchants....

One thing is for sure, as a small business owner you are not alone! There are millions of small businesses across the United States...

A limited liability company (LLC) is a hybrid type of legal structure that provides the limited liability features of a corporation and...

A tax year is an accounting period for which you must report your taxable income and business expenses. The law requires you to operate...

Has your business hobby As a rule, any income you earn from a business hobby must be reported on your tax return. However, how you report...

Have you ever tried to learn ten new things all at once? If you have, you know that it is very easy to become overwhelmed and end up...

Five Tips for Buying Business Insurance Use these steps to assess what types of insurance are best for your business, and how to secure...

You planned on getting to work early to finish the project that’s due today, but now the car won’t start. You know you wrote the...

By extending credit to your customers, you give them the option to purchase products or services today and pay for them at a later date....

Did you realize that product labeling and packaging are great forms of advertising? Because of this, the claims that you make on product...

As part of National Small Business Week, April 30 – May 6, the U.S. Small Business Administration, SCORE and cosponsors from Visa, YP,...

Online payment services allow business and consumers to exchange money electronically over the Internet. With an online payment service,...

Planning for Disasters in Advance Small business owners invest a tremendous amount of time, money and resources to make their ventures...

Whether you have one employee or 50, setting up a payroll system not only streamlines your ability to stay on top of your legal and...