Rescuing Your Business During a Recession

At a time when companies are closing down, longtime employees are being laid off, unemployed people are struggling to create their own opportunities, and the market is uncertain, either you struggle to stay afloat or you rise above. Falling down to your business’ demise should never be an option. Read more

Small Business In Focus: Does Location Define Business Success?

Are you currently settled in a state that is small business-friendly?  Or are you thinking of transferring your business to a state that is more supportive of amateur entrepreneurs?  Do you seriously believe that location can really stop your business from growing?

Know the best place to start your business.  Conduct a survey of your target destination.  Location is one of the key ingredients for success, albeit it is not the only one.

Factors to Consider During Location Hunting

Level of taxes on corporate income, personal income and capital gains is one factor to consider in looking for a good business location.  Lowest-leveled states are said to be better soils for start-up entrepreneurs.  The number of bureaucrats (both for state and local), the crime rates, the minimum wage costs, right-to-work status are necessary considerations, not to mention the roles recreation opportunities, business environment and tourism play.  Of course, the population growth factor should be a major consideration when deciding on a location for your business. Read more

There’s No Such Thing as a Free Lunch BUT There Is Free Credit Report

What is one word that everyone wants?  We’ll give you a hint:  it begins with the letter F (No, it’s not that F word.  Get your mind out of the gutter.).  Actually, it’s the word “free.”

Face it:  people will jump at almost anything that’s offered gratis.  Extra, specialized knowledge is no exception.  And while the best things in life are free, the really good stuff seems to be few and far between.  That is, unless you know where to look. Read more