A Lowdown on Deducting Small Business Startup Costs

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If you are a motivated entrepreneur with a business plan that you believe is ready to take off like a rocket, you’ll likely have to dig deep into your pockets to cover the numerous business expenses that you’ll be responsible for throughout the startup process. The good news is that you may also be able to write off many of these expenses as a tax deduction to hang on to more of the money you earn. The IRS offers some much-deserved tax relief for those who incur a certain amount of costs during the developmental stages of a company. Startup

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10 Game-Changing Strategies to Achieve Success in Your Career

Dr. Randal Pinkett is the first African American to win NBC network's reality TV show The Apprentice. In his book Black Faces in White Places: 10 Game-Changing Strategies to Achieve Success and Find Greatness, he outlines 10 steps on how to succeed in your career

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How to Start a Handwritten Letter Service Business

In the digital age, real handwriting is more special than ever. As it becomes increasingly rare, the opportunity for people with nice handwriting grows. Learn how to start a handwritten letter or mail service business

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Shorten Your Sales Cycle So You Can Win More Clients, Faster!

Are you finding yourself chasing after prospects and wondering why it is taking so long to convert them into clients? Learn how to shorten the sales cycle, increase sales and profits with 2 simple strategies.

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Beware of Identity Theft During the Christmas Holiday Season

As there is more commercial activity around Christmas holiday season, cyber criminals prepare massive attacks. According to security analysts, an increase of phishing attacks of up to 800% can be expected. Online shopping is still on the rise and especially popular around the Christmas season. The average consumer is often not aware of the dangers lurking in legitimate-looking promotional emails. These emails contain links to seemingly legitimate websites, which look like an exact copy of your favorite online store or auctioning platform, for example. The only purpose of these sites, however, will be to “phish” for your credit card number

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The Business of Sewing Custom Figure Skating Dresses and Costumes

The custom figure skating dress must reflect the skating style, choreography and music.  Learn the business of sewing custom-made figure skating outfits, remember that the figure skating costumes are designed to enhance the quality of the program and to bring out the character the skater portrays.

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Marketing Your Sewing Business: Custom Figure Skating Dresses

If you are skilled in sewing, one niche to consider is the figure skating market. Learn how to market your sewing business creating custom figure skating dresses, costumes and outfits

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Starting a Sewing Business for the Figure Skating Market

If you are skilled in sewing, one niche to consider is the figure skating market. Learn how to start a sewing business doing custom figure skating dresses and outfits.

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2 Factors to Consider When Hiring New Employees

In selecting an employee, gauge their passion for the work and for the challenge it represents. Identify the skills that are needed to support the continuing fast growth of your company. It could be marketing, sales, operations, or financial skills.

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How to Save Money Before Implementing Technology

Technology has been purported to be able to “save the world”. Before implementing a new platform or technology that can save tremendous amounts of money and resources, keep in mind these tips in implementing technology

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Running a Daycare Business: Dealing with Some Children’s Challenging Behaviors

Sometimes challenging behaviors can be an unavoidable aspect of running a day care. Learn how to deal with kids with problematic behaviors and how to address the issue especially with parents

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Why Your Business Needs a Social Media Policy

Social networking is a key element to a communications strategy, however engaging without a social media policy can damage a business. Establish a social media policy to protect your business, provide guidelines for employees and to effectively participate in online discussions.

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