What IS Bitcoin?
Stored asset or global currency? By the end of 2013, the Bitcoin had gone from a bartering chip to asset price of USD $1000 per trading unit on the global market. The popularity of Bitcoin since 2009, has created an open source exchange based on a peer-to-peer payment network. In 2014, the future […]
5 Tips to make public speaking easier
Public speaking is one of many people’s greatest fears. While there are many things that could go wrong during a public speech, there are also many instances where you’ll be able to deliver a meaningful and impressive performance. Here are some ways to make public speaking easier. Be Overprepared If you go […]
What’s a 401k and Should I Have One?
It is critical that you spend time thinking about your financial just as much as you think about your current financial situation. If you don’t start saving for retirement, you may find yourself unable to retire until late in life or not at all. Therefore, it is important to understand what a 401k is […]
Why PR Is So Important In Business
PR is important for all businesses. When small business owners design a strategy, they usually use advertising, and they don’t include PR. However, PR methods should be used because PR is a cost-effective way to increase awareness. Most businesses don’t used PR because other methods are used more often. Although other marketing methods are […]
Important Tax Deadlines for 2014 for Small Businesses
There are a few very critically important tax deadlines for small businesses for the year 2014. Following is a list of those deadlines: January Deadlines Small businesses must pay their estimated fourth quarter tax payment from 2013 by January 15, 2014. You can skip this deadline, as long as you file your return and pay […]
5 Financial Pitfalls to Avoid in 2014
Many small business owners read the stories of other tanked businesses with dread. While owning a business can be very rewarding, it is also a dance to avoid stepping on a financial landmine. Here are five of the biggest financial pitfalls to avoid in your business. Not Having a Good Accountant One […]
6 Money Problems That Are Holding You Back
One of the most challenging obstacles that a young company can come across is managing finances and staying in out of the red. After all, even the most successful businesses have a difficult time at the beginning trying to manage everything and keep things organized. However, the goal is to make sure that your […]
SBA Revises Size Standards for Utilities and Construction Sectors
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced in December 2013, that they would be revising size standards for companies in the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) sectors. Standards for the Utilities (Sector 22) and Construction (Sector 23) sectors are being changed to reflect changes in the marketplace and public opinion. The new SBA […]
Stimulus cash runs out for small business loans
The Small Business Administration (SBA) plays a significant role in helping small businesses get the capital need to grow their business. In effect, they provide stimulus cash for the nation’s small business loans. Although the SBA does not provide direct loans to a small business, it works with banks and other lending institutions […]
