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Business Lines of Credit

Cash flow is an ongoing concern of most every business owner, whether they are just in the startup phase or have been in business for years. A business line of…

Direct Marketing Basics

Direct marketing is still effective. The hype and effectiveness of online contact get the most buzz, but it simply can’t replace directly reaching out to customers and prospects with phone…

Valuing Your Business

At a certain point, every businessperson needs to know what his company is worth. While it might sound simple, accurate business valuation is quite complex. No prospective buyer is going…

Keeping Your Business & Personal Finances Separate

Every accountant will tell you the same thing: always keep your business and personal expenses separate. Also, each small business owner or one-person operation will nod her head and agree…

Creating an Employee Handbook

As an employer and owner of a growing small business, good communication between yourself and your employees is of utmost importance. As you are growing, and hiring employees to accommodate…

Compensation Basics

Compensation is the combination of salaries, wages and benefits that employees receive in exchange for them doing a particular job. It can include an annual salary or hourly wages combined…

Total Employee Compensation Package

The cost of an employee is more than their salary. Hiring an employee often involves paying a portion of their social security, medicare and unemployment taxes. Many companies offer benefits…