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How to Know If You’re Financially Ready to Start a Business

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suppliers, margins, and so forth). For example, if a relative gives you an intrafamily loan, they’ll want to charge a minimum interest rate so it doesn’t count as a gift (which would trigger gift taxes). But you need to know what to consider before starting a business—and financial health should be the first priority.

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10 Favors You Can Do for Yourself Every Day

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Here are some simple gifts you can give yourself every day to keep you focused on what you can do: Control the tapes in your head. The supplier doesn’t like the new product you designed. is the flip side of “It’s your fault.” Instead, it says, “You are responsible for your thoughts and your actions.” Your boss is having a bad day.

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

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The small gain, along with a fifth straight increase in sales, raised hopes that businesses will begin restocking their depleted shelves, helping… Most small businesses plan no ‘09 bonuses, survey shows : More small-business employees can expect no end-of-year bonuses or gifts for 2009. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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Don't charge by the hour! | THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG

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Ideal Gift Said on November 27th, 2008 at 5:42 pm I always bill a customer for the job, as opposed to by the hour – I can’t stand being billed by the hour myself, as it can relate to how competent that person is at the job. Pricing by the hour can be great, but customers like to know what their final cost will be before commiting.

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Q & A: What questions should I ask my accountant before I start my.

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i got a used truck for $5000 which a relative bought for me as a gift so no payback there either. steve houde Said on July 21st, 2008 at 7:36 pm i am opening a roadside live lobster and seafood stand selling fresh fish, clams etc. out of a refrigerated truck in the town next to where i live. my cost is for gas and product now only!

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Free Press Release Distribution for Small Business. | THE SMALL.

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unique gift idea Said on June 15th, 2008 at 7:25 am winweb is good for small business,I run a gift store, may consider it. Advtmedia has been a trusted and proven supplier of media to the online advertising and online marketing sector since 2005. Said on April 22nd, 2008 at 4:18 am Thanks for the tip, I’ll give this a go.

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