Duct Tape Marketing

APRIL 19, 2023

Previously, Rob was the founder and publisher of The New York Enterprise Report, a media company that served small and midsize businesses. Rob began his career as a “Big 6” CPA and held senior positions in several entrepreneurial companies. I want, I want virtual assistance for every business owner.

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Duct Tape Marketing

JULY 31, 2018

While this area of the business can be very intimidating for many, there is something you can do to lessen the burden and release stress: Use cloud-based accounting software. This is a perfect solution for business owners who don’t want to hire a professional due to high costs, but also don’t want the extra hassle.

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Up and Running

APRIL 2, 2015

One exception to the rule is that the federal Small Business Administration (SBA) has programs that guarantee some portion of startup costs for new businesses so banks can lend them money with the government, reducing the banks’ risk. So your business has to have hard assets it can pledge to back up a business loan.

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Up and Running

AUGUST 22, 2018

Maybe all you really know is that you want to run your own business, but are fresh out of small business ideas. Don’t write off your interest as merely a hobby; it could make a great small business idea. Check out our financial planning business plan. Start a personal training business or open a gym.

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Hearpreneur

MARCH 16, 2018

I was still using a modem to connect to the internet and I can remember that it took me 40 minutes to send out a 2 mb document! I also developed tranwise.com a project management system especially for the translation project management, setup a telephone interpreting system and expanded the business with offices in Europe and the US.

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Up and Running

FEBRUARY 1, 2016

Maybe all you really know is that you want to run your own business, but are fresh out of small business ideas. This can be an excellent jumping-off point for coming up with great small business ideas. However, don’t write off your interest as merely a hobby; it could make a great small business idea.

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Up and Running

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

A business can experience financial problems for a variety of reasons, including, but not limited to: Changing market conditions. Lack of proper cost control. Flawed business strategy. Whether your business is a partnership, a corporation, or an LLC, you can file Chapter 7. Shrinking revenue and/or profits.

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Bankruptcy CPA LLC Revenue 89

The Entrepreneurial Mind

DECEMBER 7, 2011

They are suggesting the we have a tax increase on the wealthy to "pay" for renewal of the temporary tax cut, but exempt small business owners. The problem with the compromise is that any exemption for small business owners is surely going to require more tax code and more regulation. You can see the entire document here.

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Up and Running

MAY 28, 2015

We recently had Tim Berry, Palo Alto Software founder and business planning expert, present our Bplans audience with his latest advice on lean business planning. That’s a lean business plan. It is not a document. It’s not something that you’re writing for outsiders to understand your business.

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Lean Business Plan Video Software Review 60

Up and Running

FEBRUARY 9, 2015

I had the opportunity to speak with Melinda Emerson, the “SmallBizLady” and America’s #1 small business expert, who took the opportunity to share with us her proven, step-by-step method to transition from employee to entrepreneur. Have you always dreamed of being your own boss? You just want to check her out.

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Up and Running

AUGUST 5, 2014

An attorney knowledgeable in that field and experienced with start-ups and small businesses is critical to the success of any company, as she will advise on corporate structure that makes sense, draft or review your documents and contracts, advise on employment or partnership issues, and will work to protect your interests as the new company grows.

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Up and Running

APRIL 29, 2014

Tax season has come and gone, but the main takeaway from our recent webinar on tax planning for small businesses is that the key to saving money on your taxes is to think ahead and plan. It’s never too early to start thinking about how to prepare for your business taxes. I’m really excited to have Ryan Clower from M.

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Up and Running

NOVEMBER 16, 2015

In this episode, Peter and Jonathan discuss Kaizen, Kanban, and Scrum methodology and how they can be applied to small businesses. That sounds great, but how does that really apply to a small business who’s not manufacturing cars at a mass volume? Subscribe: Stitcher | TuneIn | Pocket Casts | PlayerFM | Soundcloud.

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