The deadline date for submitting your tax return is creeping up – 31st January is just around the corner and many first time submitters may have been putting bringing together their company accounts and doing their return out of fear or ignorance of how it should be done. Fear not, filling out a self-assessment form couldn’t be simpler.
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What Does 2012 Have in Store for Small Businesses?
In his 2012 forecast, small business writer Steve Strauss, shares five trends you should keep in mind as you plan for your business this year.
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Giveaway: 7 Bad Business Habits to Break
To be successful in 2012, there are several bad habits small business owners must break. Tell us the habit you want to break for a chance to win.
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Customer Relationship Management for Small Businesses
Customer relationship management is very important for small businesses. There is some very good CRM software available that can help you to do this – but what exactly does CRM software help you to do?
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My Good Nanny & The Dare 2 Aspire Conference
Welcome to another edition of the Small Business Spotlight. In this post, we'll be highlighting Tosi Ufodike, CEO of My Good Nanny and the founder of the Dare 2 Aspire Conference.
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5 Biggest Commercial Debt Collection Obstacles Facing Business Owners
Have you run into your share of customers who did not pay on time (or at all)? Learn the 5 biggest obstacles business owners face when it comes to collecting on past due accounts.
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How to Start a Debt Management Business
If you have a passion for helping others and are good at making financial decisions, then running a debt management firm may be for you. Learn what's needed to start one here.
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5 Reasons Why Entrepreneurship Ventures are Failing
Studies show that the vast majority of new small businesses fail. It is possible to get a successful business enterprise the first time around but the chances are against it. Understanding why entrepreneurship efforts fall short could keep you from experiencing the same fate.
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The One Piece of Software Your Business Needs Is…
Is there one piece of business software your business can't live without? Read what other entrepreneurs have to say and then post your own.
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Making Your Business More Memorable
Every customer wants to feel important and appreciated. Often the little details of a visit are remembered far longer than the product or service received. Read on to learn how you can create a positive, lasting impression on your customers.
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Giveaway: Share Your 2011 Business Lessons and Win
The end of the year is upon us, and for most business owners, this is a time of reflection. We take stock of the things that went well (and not so well) in our businesses. Share your business lessons, and you could win $100.
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Enter to Win 500 Full Color Business Cards
Are you running out of business cards? Then enter to win 500 full color business cards from ColorFX, the leader in online color printing!
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TicketKick
Welcome to another Small Business Spotlight, where we highlight successful entrepreneurs. This spotlight focuses on Sara Schoonover. Sara Schoonover is Vice President of of TicketKick, a California company that helps drivers get redlightcameratickets and other traffic tickets dismissed by helping drivers through the trialbywrittendeclaration process.
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The Business With a Web Site Has the Upper Hand
Don't have a web site for your company? Setting up a website is the best move for an entrepreneur to make. Why? Any business with its own website is bound to go further than a business without one.
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Get in the Cloud: What It Is & Why You Should Use It
If you're stumped on why cloud technology may be right for your business, Business on Main expert Paul Hochman can help clear away your confusion.
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Giveaway: Keys to Negotiating Success – Your Tip Can Win
f you frequently find yourself on the wrong side of a negotiation deal, then check out these four negotiating tips from Business on Main contributor, Barbara Findlay Schenck. The article offers advice on how to conduct yourself during the discussion as well as some don'ts.
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