Small Business Owners (including Would-be Owners)
Recently, I found a "Business Breakthrough" video presentation from VISA.
In addition to demonstrating how VISA subject matter experts can help small businesses address their challenges and grow,it provides entrepreneurs with valuable business insights.
I recommend that we should all take a look at this video, with a view to using some of the recommended business-related building blocks as we build, or further develop,our businesses.
Here is the link to the VISA website on which you will find their business breakthrough presentation:http://www.businessbreakthrough.msn.com/Default.aspx.
Please enjoy and post your thoughts and suggestions on our BLOG.
Wednesday, August 22, 2007
Monday, August 20, 2007
Have been browsing the Feds websites for online resources which persons setting up a new business might find useful and beneficial. Here is an excerpt which could, I think, be beneficial:
"The Small Business Administration (SBA) offers a wealth of useful information on their website for those interested in starting a business. By visiting http://www.sba.gov/ you can access information on establishing a business plan, as well as obtaining capital and funding. If you would like more information or wish to speak to an SBA representative, you can contact the SBA toll-free.
As a new business owner, you will need to understand your federal tax responsibilities. To learn more about federal tax responsibilities, visit the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The IRS also provides resources for starting a business in your state.
The SBA does not offer grants to start or expand small businesses (with some exceptions), although it does offer a wide variety of loan programs. (See http://www.sba.gov/services/financialassistance/ for more information.)
While the SBA does offer some grant programs, these are generally designed to expand and enhance organizations that provide small business management, technical, or financial assistance. These grants generally support nonprofit organizations, intermediary lending institutions, and state and local governments. Please visit http://www.sba.gov/services/financialassistance/grants/ for more information.
Another excellent resource to consult is a private organization called the Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE). SCORE is comprised of retired business executives who donate their services and expertise to people starting or expanding a small business. SCORE has offices all over the country.
There also exists a nationwide network of Small Business Development Centers (SBDC), which is administered by the SBA. This program was developed to provide management assistance to current and prospective small business owners. To visit the SBDC online, please visit http://www.sba.gov/sbdc/. There are also Business Development Centers designed specifically to assist women, Native Americans, and minorities to which the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) can direct you.
For additional information on starting a business, please visit http://www.business.gov/."
"The Small Business Administration (SBA) offers a wealth of useful information on their website for those interested in starting a business. By visiting http://www.sba.gov/ you can access information on establishing a business plan, as well as obtaining capital and funding. If you would like more information or wish to speak to an SBA representative, you can contact the SBA toll-free.
As a new business owner, you will need to understand your federal tax responsibilities. To learn more about federal tax responsibilities, visit the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The IRS also provides resources for starting a business in your state.
The SBA does not offer grants to start or expand small businesses (with some exceptions), although it does offer a wide variety of loan programs. (See http://www.sba.gov/services/financialassistance/ for more information.)
While the SBA does offer some grant programs, these are generally designed to expand and enhance organizations that provide small business management, technical, or financial assistance. These grants generally support nonprofit organizations, intermediary lending institutions, and state and local governments. Please visit http://www.sba.gov/services/financialassistance/grants/ for more information.
Another excellent resource to consult is a private organization called the Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE). SCORE is comprised of retired business executives who donate their services and expertise to people starting or expanding a small business. SCORE has offices all over the country.
There also exists a nationwide network of Small Business Development Centers (SBDC), which is administered by the SBA. This program was developed to provide management assistance to current and prospective small business owners. To visit the SBDC online, please visit http://www.sba.gov/sbdc/. There are also Business Development Centers designed specifically to assist women, Native Americans, and minorities to which the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) can direct you.
For additional information on starting a business, please visit http://www.business.gov/."
Saturday, August 18, 2007
Great! Let's Make Lots Of Money Working From Home
Friends:
I'd really like to build a blog, a very popular blog, which would be a very valuable resource to all persons who want to work from home, and to make good money while doing so.
Having access to a computer, having a broadband or a dialup internet connection, and knowing how to use MS-Word or similar software are all good startup assets to have as you launch your small business.
Information on how to set up your business properly, in particular from a legal and/or regulatory standpoint, would be valuable.
Our blog could develop into a wonderful, one-stop-resource-center for all home-business owners!
However, in order for such a valuable resource-center to take shape, we will all have to share our knowledge, expertise and insights relating to the establishment and efficient operation of home-based businesses.
Let us therefore get things started by posting a list of home-business-startup DO's and DON'Ts. Later on we'll post actual business opportunities on our blog, and hopefully make the site hum with interest and excitement.
Let's go for it and make ours the most successful blog on record.
Please begin posting now!
Thanks.
I'd really like to build a blog, a very popular blog, which would be a very valuable resource to all persons who want to work from home, and to make good money while doing so.
Having access to a computer, having a broadband or a dialup internet connection, and knowing how to use MS-Word or similar software are all good startup assets to have as you launch your small business.
Information on how to set up your business properly, in particular from a legal and/or regulatory standpoint, would be valuable.
Our blog could develop into a wonderful, one-stop-resource-center for all home-business owners!
However, in order for such a valuable resource-center to take shape, we will all have to share our knowledge, expertise and insights relating to the establishment and efficient operation of home-based businesses.
Let us therefore get things started by posting a list of home-business-startup DO's and DON'Ts. Later on we'll post actual business opportunities on our blog, and hopefully make the site hum with interest and excitement.
Let's go for it and make ours the most successful blog on record.
Please begin posting now!
Thanks.
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