A new study by the Pew Internet and American Life Project entitled “Search Engine Users” has a number of interesting findings: 1. Majority of search engine users (62%) are not aware of the distinction between paid ads and natural search engine results. It is not really surprising that many people do not understand that the […]
Starting a Business
Tax Change 2005: Writing Off Small Business Equipment Fast
One of the tax changes made for 2005 is the demise of the bonus depreciation option. Instead, as a small business owner, you can increase your depreciation rate by as much as 50% of cost on top of the depreciation you could otherwise take in the first year of use. This rule covers new properties […]
10 Trends in Small Business Retailing
Small businesses dominate the retail business. While big companies such as Wal-Mart, Nordstrom’s, Best Buy, Bloomingdale’s, and others fill the business headlines; about ninety-five percent of retailers in the United States only have one-store outlets. The face of retailing is changing, and no one is more affected by these changes than the small independent retailers. […]
Study Names State Tax Systems that are Friendly to Businesses
Have you ever wondered if your state’s tax system is business friendly? And how does your state’s tax regime compares with other states? Do you think you’ll be better off if you move your business operations to another state? A new study by a Washington D.C. think tank Tax Foundation examines the role of attractive […]
Entrepreneurship is Growing Around the World
An increasing number of people are going into entrepreneurship around the globe, according to a new report entitled 2004 Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM). Sponsored by Babson College and London Business School, the study finds that 73 million adults out of 566 million total labor force from 34 participating countries are either starting their businesses or managing new businesses that they own.
Taxes, Taxes, and More Taxes
While the April 15 deadline is still a few months away, it is time to start preparing your taxes (if you haven’t already). Tax time for me was usually a time for cramming, doing everything at the very last minute. I just dread the work that tax preparation entails, even with the help of a […]
Presidential Inaugural: What’s Next for Small Businesses?
Being based in the Washington D.C. area, we were right smack in the middle of the inaugural celebrations. Road closures, closed offices, and checkpoints every corner — these were but some of the manifestations of the important historical event. But the question remains, what will the next four years bring to small and home businesses? […]
Welcome to PowerHomeBiz Blog!
Welcome to the new blog feature of the Powerhomebiz.com site. While we’re a little slow to enter the fun world of blogging, we’ll try to catch up with continuous information, news and other tidbits that home business entrepreneurs may be interested in. I hope you can join me, and the rest of the PowerHomeBiz.com folks, […]