Why do so many small businesses fail? According to this blog post, one of the main problems is that entrepreneurs themselves are the least likely to understand what has gone wrong with their businesses. As Jay Goltz opines, if business owners understood why their business was failing, they’d be able to fix it. Some of… Read More »
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Free Tax Calendar for Small Businesses
In its continuing efforts to help small businesses and the self-employed, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has designed a tax calendar filled with useful nuggets of advice and tips for the small business owner. Not only is the calendar useful, it is even cute, featuring a gardening theme. to help small businesses “cultivate sound business… Read More »
Small Businesses and Federal Tax Help
I love recommending government resources. Many of us wonder where our tax dollars go. It helps a bit to realize that there are resources provided by the federal government specifically designed to help the small business owner. The Internal Revenue Service maintains a Small Business and Self-Employed Center section on its website dedicated to providing… Read More »
Long Island Small Business Development Centers
If you are starting a small business or in need of help to make an existing business grow, you should contact your local Small Business Development Center (SBDC). Locally on Long Island, there is an SBDC in Farmingdale with outreach locations in Brookville and Hempstead. There is also a center in StonyBrook with satellite offices… Read More »
Insurance Needs of the Sole Proprietor
One major concern for many small businesses and sole proprietors is what type of insurance is required in New York. Below is a brief description of the most important types of policies you should consider: Health Insurance While a number of private insurance companies offer health insurance for sole proprietors, New York has a special… Read More »
Don't Sign a Contract without Understanding What You're Agreeing To
Contracts are a fact of life for a small business owner. Employment agreements, vendor contracts and even the lease for your storefront or office are all contracts. It is vitally important to understand all the different provisions found in these agreements, but I frequently hear clients state that they sign contracts without understanding or even… Read More »
Disaster Planning for Long Island Small Businesses
One of my favorite resources as a small business owner is the New York Times Small Business section. Several months ago, the Times started a blog aimed at small business owners entitled “You’re the Boss–The Art of Running a Small Business.” While not every post will resonate with every small business owner, the articles are… Read More »