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Reflection: What Does Independence Mean to Small Business Owners
July 3, 2016 by Ed Becker
With the 4th of July weekend, we all are thinking about independence and freedom. We support our rights to American freedoms, we honor our Military personnel for their sacrifice and service to ensure our independence. One of the important freedoms is the privilege to be a small business owner, to compete in the market with […]
Are small business owners at higher risk for business burnout?
July 3, 2016 by Ed Becker
Business owners tend to be at a higher risk for business burnout, due to high stress lifestyles from being a small business owner. There are other factors that may create a higher risk for business burnout in small business owners as well. In this month’s series of articles, we will discuss why as well as […]
5 Tax Tips for Freelancers
May 31, 2016 by Ed Becker
Being your own boss and working for yourself has many benefits and many challenges. For most people the benefits outweigh the challenges. Tax filing is one of the challenges. It takes being committed to keeping records and staying organized to ensure that you are not over or understating your income and expenses. This article will […]
Non-Profit Tax Exempt Status: Applying, Approval & Maintaining
May 23, 2016 by Ed Becker
Most non-profit businesses apply for tax-exempt status with the IRS, this allows several benefits under IRC Section 501(c)(3). The reason for establishing 501 statuses are the benefits provided by the Federal exemption. These benefits include exemption from Federal income tax, tax-deductible contributions, possible state tax exemptions, reduced postage rates, exemptions from Federal unemployment tax and […]
Will Your Business Survive a Fluctuating Economy?
May 5, 2016 by Ed Becker
Even if our economy is no longer in recession, it is still fluctuating. Knowing which business sectors survive, or thrive in a fluctuating economy, enables you to ensure your business’ success. Even if your business is not in one of the best sectors, this knowledge can help you set goals or try new ideas that […]
Small Business Cyber Security in 2016
April 28, 2016 by Ed Becker
Cyber security breaches are not just against large corporations; it just happens that those are the incidents that are reported in the media. In reality small businesses are prime targets for cyber-attacks from competitors, hackers, even an angry ex-employee or customer. Small businesses are easier targets because they have less security of their websites, […]
Demand for Mobile Technology for Small Businesses in 2016
April 21, 2016 by Ed Becker
We are already seeing a trend in replacing laptops and desktops with tablets or smartphones. It is not yet widespread, and it is most prevalent in food service and construction. It is hard to imagine that all laptops and desktops will become obsolete, especially in business. But the reality is that mobile devices are […]
Improving Customer Experience
April 15, 2016 by Ed Becker
Customer experience is more than just having a great customer service system. The customer experience starts from the first time a prospective customer becomes aware of your brand or product. The experience is a cycle from being a prospective client to becoming a recurrent consumer. The feelings and emotions a customer experiences during this process […]
