Is cybersecurity part of your small business Internet plan? Whether you're thinking of adopting cloud computing or just using email and maintaining a website, cybersecurity is an essential consideration. Check out the FCC website devoted to cybersecurity for small businesses, including top 10 tips to keep your business safe. > Read more If you have a success story to tell about the goods and services you sell around the world and have used a federal government program or assistance to get there, submit your story to the "2013 SBA-Visa Export Video Contest". Visit http://exportvideo.challenge.gov/ for more information. >Read More Ultimately, any sale is a gift until you get paid. But understanding how to get paid for an export sale is especially important, since your buyer could be 10,000 miles away. Here are four common ways to get paid for an international order. > Read more Have an idea to start your own small business? Learn what it takes to pursue a small business venture during SBA and AARP's free webinar to help age 50+ individuals. Join us on Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at 2pm ET and learn about the first steps to take to start your small business. > Register
Small business loyalty programs are a great way of showing customers that they are valued. They encourage return business and help you gather information about your customer demographic. Here are a few tips to get you started with a small business loyalty program. > Read more If you are a sole proprietor, any earnings you make or expenses you incur as a business owner are included as part of your individual annual tax return. To calculate what to report, you must itemize all operational income and expenses with either the Schedule C or Schedule C-EZ forms. Here’s what you need to know about which to use and how to file. > Read more |