If you just started your home-based business in the last year, you may be apprehensive about your first time filing and paying small business taxes. Never fear: these tips will make tax season easier for you. 1. Know Your Deductions. You might be surprised at all the expenses you can write off with your home-based […]
10 Valentine’s Promotion Ideas for Your Small Business
With Valentine’s Day coming up, it’s a great opportunity for your small business to use it as a marketing strategy. Here are 10 Valentine’s promotion ideas for your business. 1. Special “We Heart Our Customers” Discount To show your appreciation to existing customers, give them a special deep discount. It should be more than you […]
How to Give Great Client Gifts
By Nellie Akalp With the winter holidays just right around the corner, it’s time to think about investing in gifts for your clients. Sending them a token of your appreciation can go a long way toward building the trusting relationship you need to keep customers coming back. I always decide on my client gift budget […]
Five Reasons Why You Should Start a Business
If you’ve ever doubted your ability to start a business, I’m here to tell you that you absolutely can! As a woman, you’ve already got several built-in qualities that will help you in starting a business and running it. 1. You Know How to Multitask Sure, you read articles saying that multitasking is bad, but […]
How to Manage Your Finances When You’re Running the Show
Ask any business owner to name their least favorite tasks, and bookkeeping, money management, and paying taxes will all make the list. While these chores may be tedious, they’re absolutely critical. Unlike big companies, the finances of the solo business are often closely intertwined with the personal finances of the business owner. That’s why solo […]
How to Create a Summer Plan for Your Business
By Nellie Akalp Summer is approaching quickly. If you haven’t created a summer plan for your business, there’s no time like the present. After all, summer is the time for fresh perspectives … to refuel, refresh, reinvigorate, and restart. Here’s how to create a summer plan for your business. 1. Take stock of your market […]
Does Your Business Need a Trademark?
Do you ever wonder what will prevent another company from using your same name? Or if you’re legally permitted to use the name you picked for your business? If you’re a small business owner, read on to learn about the trademark, and most importantly, if you need one for your business. Trademarking 101 First, some […]