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Lessons From Past Recessions

Success

For anyone who lived through the fear and uncertainty of the 2008 financial crisis, hearing ‘recession’ from news anchors and pundits can bring up anxiety and fear. The most recent recession was in 2020 and only lasted a couple of months, whereas the 2008 recession lasted about 18 months.

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Top Five Tips for Paying Yourself

The Small Business Blog

Salary and bonuses are taxed differently to dividends. If possible, get some advice from your accountant regarding the level of pay you plan on taking from the business. Research the going rate for CEOs in your industry. Learn about how your company structure affects pay. Don’t pay yourself too much or you will harm the company.

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Small Business world News Round-up - 2009/10/27

The Small Business Blog

Here’s how to tell if your salary is sound. Do you earn what you should? Some entrepreneurs chronically pay themselves too little; others, way too much. Kelly the Intern: Angel investors and Green guidance : PROFIT’s crack researcher explains how to get notices by angel investors and where companies can get money for going green.

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Critical Considerations When Jumping to a Small Employer

On The Job

For one reason, you may not like doing without all the corporate-world goodies (including the salary), and for another, a small employer may not want you. A recent survey by Network Solutions and the University of Maryland found that of 1,000 small businesses surveyed, 69 percent made a profit in 2008. Not want you?

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Reducing Overheads Can Save A Business | THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG

The Small Business Blog

Back in time I build my factory in China at nearly zero cost – steal building, low salaries and no debt, in depressed market this is the way to survive and succeed. It was always uncontrolled growth without thinking that there is a million in company overhead every month. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo! Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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New Small Business Startup Idea: Virtual Import/Export Assistant.

The Small Business Blog

Stefan Justine Curtis Said on May 1st, 2008 at 3:11 pm What a great idea for a multi-lingual virtual assistant. Wine Aerator Said on July 28th, 2008 at 11:29 am The business growth is extremely necessary. The average salary in her country is $200-$300/month. This is a great idea and I’ll certainly suggest it.

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How Badly Do You Want the Life You Dream About?

Success

A big, inspiring “why” propelled Justine Flynn and her co-founders to launch their company, Thankyou, in 2008. Since then, Anne has not only married the man of her dreams (and is set to have her third child with him), but she has done extraordinary work in public health around the globe. With Tracey, in Charlottesville, Virginia.

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