What's the Best Way to Reimburse Employees for Mileage Expenses?thebalancesmb.com - Jean Murray What's the best way to reimburse employees for mileage for their business driving? I discussed this question with Craig Powell, CEO of Motus, Motus …
Business How to Find Your Employer Identification Number (EIN)thebalancesmb.com - Jean Murray An Employer ID Number (EIN) is an important tax identifier for your business. It works in the same way as a Social Security number for individuals, …
Small Business Whistleblower Laws: What Employers and Employees Need to Knowthebalancesmb.com - Jean Murray A whistleblower is someone who leaks information about a business or government agency that violated the law in some way. A whistleblower can be, but …
Loans How Much Can You Get? Average Small Business Loan Amounts 2019thebalancesmb.com - Kate L. Harrison The average small business loan amount last year was $633,000. However, this number stretches across all banks in the United States. Although this …
How Does Venture Debt Financing Work?thebalancesmb.com - Kate L. Harrison Venture debt, also known as ‘venture lending’, is financing provided by specialized banks and lenders to supply working capital for specific capital …
How to Create a Listserv for Your Businessthebalancesmb.com - Brian Edmondson There are certain words in the English language that start out as brands but end up being used to describe a common item. The word Kleenex is like …
Small Business LLC or LLP–Which Is Better for Your Business?thebalancesmb.com - Jean Murray As you think about starting a new business, you may have seen confusing information on a Limited Liability Company (LLC) and a Limited Liability …
Small Business How to Use Multichannel Marketing for Your Businessthebalancesmb.com - Kate L. Harrison As any business publication will assure you, multichannel marketing is a new reality. In order to be successful, a business must market itself in …
Boost LTV With These Simple Stepsthebalancesmb.com - Kate L. Harrison While many business owners and marketers are focused on attracting new customers, the best customers are the ones they already have. If a customer …
Want to create a great PTO policy for your company? Follow these simple guidelines.thebalancesmb.com - Kate L. Harrison Federal law does not currently require small businesses to provide employees with paid time off (PTO). However, with a record low unemployment rate …
Cooperative Businesses: How Do They Work? Should I Start One?thebalancesmb.com - Kate L. Harrison When most of us think of cooperatives, we tend to think of food stores where customers receive memberships in exchange for working in the store a few …
Is a PEO Company Right For Your Small Business?thebalancesmb.com - Kate L. Harrison A common business headache is figuring out how to get HR up and running efficiently, especially if you don’t have an in-house HR professional. …
Business Insurance for Your Landscaping Companythebalancesmb.com - Marianne Bonner There’s a large selection of small business that provide landscaping and related lawn services. Landscaping is a broad category that includes mowing …
Small Business Workplace Communication Styles for Small Businessesthebalancesmb.com - Kate L. Harrison To say that good communication in the workplace affects the financial bottom line is a serious understatement. In a recent survey of 400 companies …
Small Business How Can I Get a Qualified Business Income Deduction?thebalancesmb.com - Jean Murray The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act includes a new tax deduction for business owners. It’s called the Qualified Business Income Deduction, also called a …
Business What Is a Principal Business Code? When Do I Need One?thebalancesmb.com - Jean Murray Every business must have a Principal Business Code (PBC) for filing federal business tax returns and for other U.S. government identification …
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Nonprofits How to Develop a Strategic Plan for Your Nonprofitthebalancesmb.com - Joanne Fritz Developing a strategic plan for your nonprofit is one of the most effective ways to achieve your mission. A strategic plan extends your mission into …
Top Tips for Renting Your First Office Spacethebalancesmb.com - Sherry Gray Renting your first office space is equally exciting and terrifying. If you’ve been working from home, where most small businesses start out, the …
Business What is an Entrepreneur?thebalancesmb.com - Randy Duermyer Interestingly enough, there is debate over the definition of an entrepreneur. Some experts have a wide definition to include anyone who works for …
Small Business Advantages and Disadvantages of Incorporationthebalancesmb.com - Susan Ward Almost every small business person considers whether or not to incorporate his business at some point. There are a number of advantages to …
Marketing How to Market a New Service Effectivelythebalancesmb.com - By Laura Lake When it comes to marketing a service it can at times be more challenging than marketing a product. You are not selling something that is tangible; …
How to Use Instagram Questions Stickers to Market Your Businessthebalancesmb.com - Brian Edmondson During the summer of 2018, Instagram introduced a new feature called “questions” stickers that can be added to your Instagram Stories; Instagram …
Small Business Power of Attorney Samplethebalancesmb.com - Jean Murray A power of attorney is a legal agreement between two people in which one person is able to act on behalf of the other person. For example, you might …
Inventory Optimization for Small Businessthebalancesmb.com - Sherry Gray As the marketplace expands and goods become available from every corner of the globe, inventory management is becoming increasingly complex. Managers …
How do Small Business Development Centers Work?thebalancesmb.com - Brian Edmondson Many small business owners don’t know about all the resources that are available to them. One of those resources is the network of Small Business …
Pros and Cons of Sole Proprietorship vs. S Corporationthebalancesmb.com - Kate L. Harrison One of the biggest decisions a business owner makes when starting out is what type of business entity will work best. For those who are the only …
Should My LLC be Member or Manager Managed?thebalancesmb.com - Kate L. Harrison An LLC, also referred to as a limited liability company, consists of members who are also owners of the business. The LLC can be either a …
What Is a Merchant Cash Advance?thebalancesmb.com - Gerri Detweiler If you’ve been looking for a way to get fast money to fund your business, you may have considered a merchant cash advance as an easy choice. Also …
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