Should I Buy a Franchise? Advice and Government Resources…
As with any new business venture, purchasing a franchise has potential risks. How do you know if buying a franchise is right for you? Here are a few tips and free government resources that can help...
View ArticleFires in California Blaze Through Small Businesses
Recovering in the Wake of Natural Disaster …And What You Can Do Now to Prepare Before a Natural Disaster Hits Your Business Again, recently, residents were forced to flee their hometowns in an attempt...
View ArticleTap into the Biggest Spender :: Doing Business with the Federal Government
With the looming recession upon us, businesses are starting to cut back their budgets for goods and services, while the government has plans to increase spending in an effort to boost the economy....
View ArticleFree Market Research for Your Home Based Business
Any successful business owner will tell you marketing your small business begins with research. The experts can direct you to the best methods for performing research and provide you with successful...
View ArticleFree Market Research, Part II :: Demographics
You may have seen our post last week on market research performed by the government that you can leverage (for free) to build your business plans, monitor the market, and stay on top of the trends. In...
View ArticleIdentity Theft Part 1: The Business Owner’s Responsibility
Nobody wants to think about the possibility of having their company – or, their company’s information – struck by identity thieves. Yet, identity theft is a reality. As a business owner, it’s...
View ArticleIdentity Theft Part 2: Protecting Your Business
In my last blog entry about Identity Theft I talked about what your responsibilities are if your business is hit by identity thieves – if information about your customers is compromised while in your...
View ArticleFederal Resources for Disabled Entrepreneurs
Are you a disabled person considering starting a business? Read this before you open up shop as there are government resources set-aside specifically for you! The government recognizes that people...
View ArticleSmall Business Focus on Your Hometown
We know business is done on the state and local level. That’s why the Business Gateway program has been working with state and local governments in addition to Federal agencies to provide a complete...
View ArticleSmall Business and Disabilities, Part II
A little while ago, we explored Federal Resources for Disabled Entrepreneurs for individuals with disabilities that want to start their own business. What if you are a small business owner considering...
View ArticleGet Federal Government Answers From a Real Person
Do you ever have an issue regarding your small business that you have grappled with? Silly question, huh? Of course you have. You seek out advice. You search on Google, read blogs, reach out to...
View ArticleHow Small Businesses Can Get Government Contracts Part I: Getting Started
The U.S. government is the largest consumer in the country, spending nearly $589 billion each fiscal year on contracts. The government is also an omnivorous consumer, spending that money on everything...
View ArticleHow Small Businesses Can Get Government Contracts Part II: Getting Government...
In my entry last week I talked about how to get your business registered to work with the Federal government – what forms you need to fill out, registration numbers you need to get, I’s to dot, T’s to...
View ArticleA National Dialogue on Health Information Technology & Privacy
There’s a national dialogue going on right now on health information technology and privacy. Are you a part of the conversation? Maybe you should be. If you are in the healthcare business, this...
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