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Blogs
Posted by Lena West on 11/19/2009
4 Ways to Tell If a Blog is Worthy of Your Comment
In my last blog post, I talked about three ways to get more blog comments.This time, I want to expand on one of the ways I mentioned in that post to get...
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Posted by Nina Kaufman on 11/19/2009
Basic Training: Just How Exacting Are the Tax Authorities Anyway?
Today’s Basic Training question can be answered simply with a Sarah Palin-esque answer:  “You betcha!” Q: Are you required to add state taxes to online business? A: Even though online businesses don’t have the same...
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Posted by Eve Gumpel on 11/18/2009
Big Ad Idea for Small Business
If you've ever wished your business could afford a radio, TV or print advertisement, now may be your chance. Randy and Cindy Gunter of the Gunter Agency have created a new website...
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Posted by Vanessa Summers on 11/17/2009
Special Announcement
I just came back from a leisurely jog around the neighborhood. Seems I may have left my MP3 in Mexico, but it was sure nice to hear the birds chirping and experience...
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Posted by Rachael Herrscher on 11/17/2009
#BlogMoney–Mom Blogging as a Business
There’s been a lot of talk of late on whether bloggers (moms, specifically) should get paid to blog. And by late, I mean the past 24 hours. I actually had...
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Posted by Nina Kaufman on 11/17/2009
Are You Really Hiring an ‘Independent Contractor’?
In my practice, I’m finding that the IRS and Department of Labor are getting more aggressive about enforcing the proper classification of workers. Essentially, they want to be sure that you’re not hiring...
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Posted by Rosalind Resnick on 11/16/2009
Low-Cost Ways to Spread the Holiday Cheer
To me, holiday parties serve several purposes. One is to give the people who work for you a chance to let down their hair and have a good time on your company's...
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