Government Procedure & Lawmaking

One pressing concern is the fate of the Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technical Transfer programs. Both are key conduits of federal research and development grants for small businesses.

The IRS has recently updated its Privacy Policy Article on phishing which continues to warn taxpayers to protect their personal information and reminds taxpayers that the IRS does not initiate taxpayer communications through...

Democrats, relinquishing control of the House, wonder if the Missouri Republican can put small business interests ahead of party and ideology in the new Congress.

I want to share some strategies I’ve discovered that help me to be more at ease on stage. At some point in your life, whether it’s at a dinner party or a local...

In the case of family owned businesses, there are certain tax advantages that may be recognized by employing family members as long as the rules set forth by the IRS are followed. Here...

It’s difficult to stay motivated when you’re working on large projects that are going to take a long time to complete. I know I thrive on instant gratification — I like to do...

If your business sells to customers to whom you are required to charge sales tax, then understanding when sales tax may not be required is important.

As a business owner you need to be prepared for the eventual outcome.

Focus on personalized service, which seems to missing in today's world.

When you sign up newsletter subscribers, do you have an email marketing pledge addressing frequency, opt-out and content? If not, it's time to craft one for each of your email campaigns and newsletters.

Someone who attended one of my lectures recently commended me for recognizing and addressing inventor’s needs. And I realized that some of the themes I’ve been focusing on in my speeches and presentations...

The rules surrounding the home-based office deduction can be subjective and unclear.

In a busy year for legislation, a great deal did change in terms of tax credits and laws. Read on for an explain some of the key tax legislation that was passed in...

I know you have a lot of ideas. How do you choose which one to work on? Bringing a product to market requires time and money. Especially in today’s world, you want to...

An income statement is simple financial statement that shows the financial performance of a company over a period of time. This can also be referred to as a profit and loss statement or...

The last few years have had a serious impact on how people spend money. It’s a myth that bringing a product to market is costly. Soon after I designed my first product for...

The IRS has recently instituted new rules as part of their oversight program to regulate the tax preparation industry. Beginning on January 1, 2010, all tax return preparers, including those that are attorneys,...

Several highly important topics are being debated in Congress this week that affect unemployed Americans as well as small business owners. Hopefully Congress will not play games and will quickly act to help...

As we approach the end of the year, the festive holiday season comes to a close with the start of tax season. As a small business owner, chances are you are looking for...