My neighbor is a very successful restauranteur who owns 14+ restaurants throughout the state of South Carolina. His restaurants run 12 to 16 hours a day, seven days a week. Recently he shared a little secret with me that seemed to emerge from his mouth as more of a humorous fact rather than as a […]
Four Steps for Building a Small Business Contingency Plan
By Christy Schutz Last Thursday I had my appendix removed. I had just finished eating an organic, vegetarian burrito when I started getting these sharp pains in the lower right side of my abdomen. Initially, I thought it was gas pains from my lunch, but, hours later it was still there. I looked up my symptoms […]
End of The Year Tasks For Small Business Owners
According to the Kauffman Foundation, after falling for five years, the number of new entrepreneurs as a percentage of the population finally picked back up. That means, for many, we aren’t just approaching the end of the year – we’re also approaching the end of their first year of business. And as exciting as that […]
5 Laws Every Blogger Needs to Know
By Sarah Landrum Whether you do it for business reasons or purely pleasure, blogging can be an activity that is extremely empowering, fun and informative. However, it also carries a great deal of responsibility, which is especially true if you are a blogger who has built up a large amount of recognition in your industry […]
Laws That Every Freelancer Should Know
For informational purposes only. Consult your attorney for your individual situation. Anyone who has done the self-employment shuffle will agree that this manner of earning an income is a mixed bag, just like most other jobs. There are certainly some major benefits to working for yourself; you can skip the commute, you get to be […]
Do I Qualify for the Home Office Deduction?
For information only. Not all tax situations are the same. Whether you’re working at home to spend more time with your kids or just enjoy working in your bunny slippers, you’ve already discovered the many benefits of working from home. One benefit that you should take full advantage of at tax time is the home […]
Building and Protecting Your Blogging Brand
By Nicole Feliciano Welcome to the world of blogging. Whether you’re a hobbyist looking for a place to share your passions, or a pro looking to build a business, it pays to consider the future on your blog early on in your career. Here are six easy ways to start protecting your blogging brand. What’s […]