Why your business should have community outreach programs

Why your business should have community outreach programs

Step 71 of the Business Owners Handbook encourages business owners to establish ethics and community outreach programs early in their planning cycle, but many small business owners still question how some of these programs will help their business.

Out with the Old: Records You Can Toss

Out with the Old: Records You Can Toss

As many of you have already wrapped-up your tax returns and finding someplace to keep all of the supporting documentation, one of the questions we often here is “How long should I keep this?”. Here’s what you need to keep and what you can throw out without fearing the wrath of the IRS.

Funding Your Dreams

Funding Your Dreams

It’s all part of the American dream – come up with a good idea, borrow some money from the bank, and live comfortably on the proceeds from your own business. And with the recent downturn causing many ill-managed businesses to fold, the opportunities are plentiful.