In a time where international retail chains, fast food giants and supermarket monopolies seem to rule, there’s a grassroots movement of consumers inspired by a sense of community and ethical consumption, opting to shop local and support small businesses. More than ever, consumers feel increasingly connected to the small business community. More than a third …

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There are tons of things to juggle when you’re just starting a new business. You’re likely to be fairly low on time and resources, so things like marketing and managing a team can be tough. But members of the online small business community have been there before. See some of their top tips for new …

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Small businesses, at times, struggle to strengthen their position. You need money for your business to keep yielding more money. And it can get tricky as well as stressful sometimes. You have to take care of the goals without hurting any employee or customer. That’s where cost-cutting and money-saving come in. Also, it never hurts …

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Judy Castleberry is the director of the San Juan College Enterprise Center, and she has a wealth of experience in self-employment and small business. In the blog below, she describes the opportunities and challenges that come with working for yourself; and she offers some practical tips to help you thrive in self-employment. We’ve included some …

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What would you do with a larger tax refund? Use the money to pay off debt? Take a vacation? Save that cash for a down payment on your home? Getting a lump sum from the IRS offers plenty of opportunity to do the things you enjoy the most and improve your financial picture. And if …

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Small business owners can only focus on a finite number of tasks at a time. This means that there are many areas or strategies that tend to get overlooked. If you’re ready to step up your business process, consider these tips from members of the online small business community about some overlooked areas of business. …

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Paying tax is part of living in a productive, progressive society. The government uses tax dollars to invest in the economy by building infrastructure and offering other public services. Your taxes help run the country, but sometimes it feels like an unfair burden we all have to pay. If you listen to the media, you’ll …

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Most businesses are born from a great product or service and strong leadership. Unfortunately, many fail because of poor finances. Companies that struggle with cash flow, delayed vendor or employee payments, or mismanaged bookkeeping understand the importance of a company’s financial health. Still, six out of ten small business owners have not consulted with a …

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There are many different types of money managers. Which type are you?  Whether we like it or not — and no matter how much (or little) we have in our checking accounts — every one of us is a money manager. And most of us fall into certain categories of behavior that have become entrenched over the …

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Stick to your budget — and rock your savings — with these key moves.  Following a budget can benefit you in many ways. First, it can help you boost your savings by giving you a sense of where your money goes and helping to identify ways to cut back expenses. It can also help you reduce or avoid debt, thereby …

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