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What President Trump Means for the Gig Economy

Small Business Labs

.  This would be a major tax reduction for independent workers and small business owners with relatively high taxable income - say $75,000 or more for those filing jointly and $50,000 or more for those filing as individuals. Those with low income could see a slight tax increase under Trump's plan.   

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Demand Progress | EVEN MORE: The government is snooping on the whole Internet

Denise Aday

The government is spying, in real time, on rank-and-file Internet users. From the Guardian: The National Security Agency has obtained direct access to the systems of Google, Facebook, Apple and other US internet giants, according to a top secret document obtained by the Guardian.

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5 tips for Sourcing Employee Training for Small Businesses

The Small Business Blog

Contact local development agencies – some may offer training programs Hire local teachers or consultants to run short training schedules. » « Previous Entries This entry was posted on Monday, November 9th, 2009 at 7:00 am and is filed under Business Checklists. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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Top 5 Tips for Finding Great Employees (cheaply!)

The Small Business Blog

Temp agencies are useful – look at them as being a trial period for potential employees. » « Previous Entries This entry was posted on Monday, February 8th, 2010 at 7:00 am and is filed under Business Checklists. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo! Top 5 Tips for Finding Great Employees (cheaply!)

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Small Office Administration 101 | THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG

The Small Business Blog

So instead of digging through file folders and your “sent&# email, here are five suggestions for setting up quick and dirty business processes and organizing your information for easy access:… &# Being organized from day one will save you a lot of time and help you to stay focused on your business – not your office.

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Small Business World News Round-up – 209/11/24

The Small Business Blog

Rewriting bank regulations will hurt small businesses : In the typical fashion, Congress is now attempting to solve a “crisis&# by creating a new government agency with an unlimited budget and almost unlimited regulatory powers. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo! Private Lender :Where can entrepreneurs go when the bank says, “No&#

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Small Business World News Round-up – 2009/12/15

The Small Business Blog

Buying the best insurance for your Business : It’s important to pay close attention to the kind of insurance you buy for your small business; otherwise you could face a shock when you file a claim. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo! As always this list is not exhaustive, but I hope it will give you a little overview. — ST.

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