Starting and Growing an Online Business: An Entrepreneur's Checklist
July 02, 2009, 11:20 AM
"I'm starting an online business - where do I start?". It's broad question, but is one that comes up repeatedly on small business forums and discussion boards. Of course, an online business is merely a vehicle for the product or ...

The Minority Business Development Agency: Essential Tools and Resources for Minority Entrepreneurs (for 40 years)!
June 30, 2009, 6:50 AM
This March, the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) quietly celebrated its 40 year anniversary. I say quietly, simply because the spotlight at the time was squarely focused on the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). But as stimulus-related funding and ...

Tips for Finding the Right Blend of Funds for your Non-Profit
June 25, 2009, 6:50 AM
Financial support provides the leg-up that many small businesses need to start-up and expand. But if you are a non-profit business owner, getting the financial support you need to operate is even more fundamental than that - it is your ...

Changing the Construction Landscape: Become a Green Building Leader
June 23, 2009, 6:35 AM
Green is in the spotlight. And if you are in the business of construction, you should make it your business. Thanks to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) homeowners now have tax credits at their disposal to make their ...

Getting Business Advice – An Opportunity to Shape how the Government Serves You
June 18, 2009, 6:45 AM
Whatever stage you are in with your business, one thing is certain - you will always need reliable and helpful advice. This is perhaps even truer during these recessionary times when many business decisions are burdened by an element of ...

Determining the Best Customer Payment Options for Your Small Business (and Managing the Bad Ones)
June 16, 2009, 6:45 AM
As a small business owner you are dependent on cash flow - and making sure that your customer payments transact seamlessly, securely and reliably are critical to that cash flow. Here’s an overview of the payment options you may want ...

Before You Start Your Home-Based Business: Do Some Due Diligence
June 11, 2009, 7:00 AM
One of the significant trends that has emerged as a result of the current economic recession is that home-based businesses are on the rise. Not only is home-based business ownership often perceived as a rosy option for laid off or ...

Legalizing Your Small Business: Permits, Licenses, Certifications, Oh My!
June 09, 2009, 6:45 AM
Aside from questions about loans, grants and generally getting started in small business, one of the most commonly asked questions on the Small Business Administration (SBA) Web site is "How do I get a business license?" It’s a confusing arena, ...

Disabled Entrepreneurs: Resources and Tips for this Highly Successful Business Group
June 04, 2009, 7:00 AM
People with disabilities are almost twice as likely as nondisabled individuals to start a business.

Open Government Opens the Doors to Small Business
June 02, 2009, 6:55 AM
On May 21, a White House blog entry saw the launch of the "Open Government Initiative" - which echoes and makes real the pledge made by President Obama to make the Federal government more transparent, participatory, and collaborative. While the ...