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  • Small Business: Tweet It OutSmall business owners have a variety of outlets to get the word out about their business—including free social networking. Learn how Twitter is transforming the world of advertising.
  • Job-Hunting Tactics for This RecessionIf you’ve lost your job, the Web offers a variety of job-hunting tools that help you fine-tune your application and broaden your search.
  • Choosing the Appropriate Small Business ModelSelecting the legal mode of operating a business—called the business form—is critical for small business owners. Understand the payroll requirements, legal protections, and tax implications for each before you set up shop.
  • New Online Courses Benefit Small Biz OwnersSmall business owners have a wealth of resources available from the Small Business Administration, including two new online courses dealing with sources of capital and how to prepare a loan package.
  • Self-employed must master year-round tax planningIf you’re thinking about starting a small business, make sure you keep good records, know your tax responsibilities, and become familiar with allowable tax breaks.
  • Read PreRetiree Lane Episode 2
  • Part-Time Work Pays Off for RetireesWhen considering part-time work options for retirement, consider what is really fulfilling for you. Be open to new opportunities, and pursue personal goals.
  • Negotiate Before Accepting Buyout OfferWhen your employer offers you a buyout package to leave the company, it can come as a rude shock, a welcome opportunity, or anything in between.
  • Small Business: Analyze the NumbersThe cash-flow statement, income statement, and balance sheet are three fundamental financial reports all small-business owners should recognize as crucial to their company’s financial success. Learn how to effectively use each statement from this article.
  • Small Business: Four Basic RulesEffectively manage your small-business finances by using these rules to help keep track of your expenses and the debts owed to you, and to help monitor your cash flow.
  • Business Owners: Plan for the Next GenerationSuccession planning for small businesses is about much more than simply keeping the doors open. It’s about achieving goals that may range from funding your retirement to simply making sure your business can keep running when you take a day off.
  • Retired and Returning to WorkHelp for seniors who are contemplating returning to the work force.
  • Boomers Launch BusinessesBaby boomers are the new entrepreneurs, and there are several reasons why—just when they’re supposed to be slowing down—they’re interested in starting their own business.

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  • Audio: New Technology for Home BusinessesAccording to the Small Business Administration, 53% of the nation’s businesses are operated from home, contributing about $473 billion to our economy. Chris Kruger, Co-op Financial Services, Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., discusses the latest technology that can simplify operations for these small business owners.
  • Audio: Resources for Small BusinessesThinking about starting a small business? Iris Cooper, director of entrepreneurship and the small business division, Ohio Department of Development, discusses the first steps to take and costly mistakes to avoid.
  • Audio: Farm Transfers--Who'll Get Grandpa's Farm?Sharon De Vaney, professor, Purdue University, discusses the common problems involved with transferring the family farm or business from one generation to the next, and tells you where to find outside help.
  • Audio: Small Business Microenterprise ModelLearn how lending institutions can be important to new entrepreneurs. Join Bill Myers, founder and CEO, Alternatives Federal Credit Union in Ithaca, N.Y., as he discusses the importance of small business owners building a relationship with their credit union and asking for help in the early stages of business development.
  • Audio: Help for the Small Business OwnerDoes your small business need training, counseling, or contract assistance? Join Steve Preston, administrator, U.S. Small Business Administration, to learn about the many ways the SBA lends a helping hand to small business owners.
  • Audio: Small Biz Start-up TipsIf you’re thinking about starting your own business, listen to Bob Wacker, SCORE volunteer; SCORE is a resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration. Bob tells you what you should know about operating and running a small business from your home.

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  • FAQ: SEP, SIMPLE Plans Help Entrepreneurs Save for RetirementSmall business owners shouldn’t neglect retirement plans. This article answers frequently asked questions about SEP and SIMPLE retirement plans.
  • FAQ: Could You Be an Entrepreneur?Do you have what it takes to be your own boss? Before you shout “Yes!” dig deep within yourself for answers to the questions in this article. The more thoroughly you do, the greater your chances for success in becoming a business owner.

    • Qtip

  • Don't Fall for Stimulus Plan Scam
  • Look for Jobs Online
  • Don’t Leave Money on the Employer's Table
  • Write a Simple Business Plan
  • Beware Deceptive Small Biz Loan Offers
  • Take Online Courses From SBA
  • Understand Depreciation Rules and Regs

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