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Business Travelers Need to Consider These Mobile Apps

By The BIDaWIZ Team on March 30th, 2012 at 2:00 pm

When traveling for business many decisions need to be made on the fly which is you should be using the best mobile applications on the market. What apps are you using for business travel? .
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MARKETING

Are You Displaying Your Products Effectively At Your Retail Store?

By The BIDaWIZ Team on March 21st, 2012 at 2:30 pm

Retailers spend tens of thousands of dollars each year on store rent to sell their products. If retailers are utilizing their store's space effectively, they should be maximizing inventory turns, sales and profits. Are you displaying your store's products properly? .
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FINANCING

What Can I Do To Get a Small Business Loan at a Favorable Rate?

By The BIDaWIZ Team on March 19th, 2012 at 11:30 pm

It's still difficult to land a small business loan, let alone at a favorable rate. With that said, there is one step that small businesses can take that will certainly increase their chances of obtaining a loan at a favorable rate. .
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TAX BREAKS, TAX SAVINGS

What Types of Travel and Entertainment Expenses Can You Writeoff?

By The BIDaWIZ Team on March 16th, 2012 at 2:00 pm

Some of the most significant expenses that small businesses can deduct relate to travel & entertainment. Unfortunately, the tax code doesn't make it very easy for us to identify what we can & cannot deduct on our return. .
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FINANCIAL ADVICE

Have You Thought About A Subscription Model For Your Business?

By The BIDaWIZ Team on March 9th, 2012 at 1:00 pm

When the word subscription comes up, we often think about magazines, gym memberships, or software-as-a-service (SAS) offerings. That's changing now as many different types of retailers are offering subscription plans. .
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FINANCING

Should I Use A Crowdfunding Site To Raise Capital For My Venture?

By Susan Ladika on March 7th, 2012 at 1:00 pm

With banks continuing to be reluctant to lend cash, some with a small business or creative project they want to get off the ground are turning to crowdfunding websites to finance their ventures. Before you sign on with a particular site, it's important to understand the ins and outs, and if the site you have in mind has restrictions on the kind of projects presented there. .
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TAX BREAKS

Tax Deductible Commuting Costs That Can Benefit The Self Employed

By The BIDaWIZ Team on March 1st, 2012 at 4:00 pm

Taxpayers that run their own business and work from home for at least part of the time, may be able to deduct commuting costs. .
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FINANCIAL ADVICE

Which Point of Sale System Should I Use For My Retail Shop?

By Susan Ladika on February 29th, 2012 at 4:30 pm

The choice in point of sale systems (POS) can seem nearly as varied as the choice in retail shops. Like any other aspect of starting a business, you'll need to do some basic research to determine which system best suits your needs. .
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HIRING, TAX BREAKS

When Is the Right Time To Start Hiring Again?

By The BIDaWIZ Team on February 27th, 2012 at 5:00 pm

The economy has shown some signs of stabilization with unemployment declining and new housing starts modestly rising. As such, many businesses experiencing growth have been anxious to hire again. .
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TAX REPORTING

Why You May Want to Consider Electing S Corp Status Now

By The BIDaWIZ Team on February 23rd, 2012 at 8:00 pm

The March 15th deadline for corporations to file their business tax returns or form 1120 is less than a month away. While preparing business tax returns are important as well as filing franchise taxes, which are due March 1st, it may be time to consider electing S Corporation status for 2012. C Corps have until March 15th to convert to an S Corp. .
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