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Surviving economic uncertainty: 5 steps to help your small business thrive

Ruby

Uncertainty can be really scary for a small business owner. But there are steps you can take to make your business more financially stable and help it survive the more challenging times. In the last few years, when the economy was booming, there was a huge increase in new small businesses.

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Making Taxes Less Taxing

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Your accountant can help you with that, or you can learn about them in the IRS Tax Guide for Small Business. You’ll Need To Pay Quarterly Estimated Business Taxes—Federal, State And Local As an employee, you had taxes taken out of your paychecks and only needed to file an annual tax return. But there’s good news, too.

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Business Unusual: Round Table Part 2

Ruby

And I’m so excited to introduce our panelists today as part of our small business series: Business Unusual. Katie Hurst: Today, we’re going to be talking about moving forward, discussing what comes next and how businesses are planning ahead. For a small business like ours, those expenses are … they’re overwhelming for us.

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Two-thirds of consumers won’t buy from a company with misaligned values—and other customer behavior trends

Ruby

These shifts in consumer trends allow brands to be more effective than ever in their advertising, sales, and communications. The Bank of America, for example, allows customers to make and settle payments using any combination of channels that works for them. People are looking for experiences—not just purchases.

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Going solo: 3 quick ways to jumpstart your own legal practice

Ruby

Then there are marketing and advertising costs…oh, and don’t forget paralegal and receptionist salaries! Finding funding Small business loans are an option but require putting up collateral. Each business type comes with its own pros and cons. Your firm will need a bank checking account and Employer ID number , too.

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101 tech tools for business owners.

Ruby

Small Business Administration (SBA) and SCORE can put you in touch with mentors and other business owners, and provide you with the education, informational materials, and training (virtual and in-person) you need to succeed. But no matter how isolated or overwhelmed you may feel, you’re never alone. Both the U.S.

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How to overcome the downsides of contract work

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To a full-timer, this means that a routine dentist check-up is not going to break the bank, since the company has you covered. In the contractor’s (or small business owner’s) mind, every holiday is a day when you’re not working, which means you are also not bringing in any money. Most times, this doesn’t apply to contract jobs.