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FINANCIAL ADVICE

How Much Should I Charge for Shipping?

By Susan Ladika on January 12th, 2012 at 11:45 am

The best place to start to determine how much to charge for shipping your merchandise is to do some comparison shopping of your own. Just like so many other things that have moved online, you can get a good idea of what it would cost you to use various shipping companies just by spending some time at your computer. .
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TAX BREAKS

What Small Business Tax Breaks Changed with the New Year?

By Susan Ladika on January 5th, 2012 at 1:30 pm

In 2008, Congress enacted a number of measures intended to spur business investment and keep money flowing in the economy. While President Obama's 2011 jobs bill was intended to continue providing incentives to businesses, many of the provisions were shot down by the Senate. .
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HIRING, MARKETING

Are There Any Mentorship Programs to Develop Physical Products?

By The BIDaWIZ Team on January 4th, 2012 at 3:00 pm

There are many resources in the marketplace to help entrepreneurs develop a physical product. Find out the resources available to you and the best way to approach a potential mentor. .
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FINANCIAL ADVICE

The Most Effective Ways for Small Businesses to Raise Prices

By The BIDaWIZ Team on January 4th, 2012 at 10:30 am

Many small businesses are hitting roadblocks when trying to expand their business through working capital and/or outside financing. Their current margin structure won't cut it and as much as we hear that banks are increasing their lending, it is still tough to land a loan with favorable terms. What else can small businesses do to fund their expansion? They may want to explore raising prices. .
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PERSONAL FINANCE, SMALL BUSINESS, TAX ADVICE

2011 Review: Most Popular Tax and Financial Articles

By The BIDaWIZ Team on December 29th, 2011 at 6:30 pm

We’ve reviewed the most viewed tax and financial articles of 2011. Find out what you missed this past year. Read More.

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TAX REPORTING, TAX SAVINGS

What The Two Month Payroll Tax Cut Extension Means for You

By The BIDaWIZ Team on December 23rd, 2011 at 12:00 pm

Federal lawmakers finally reached a compromise or at least for the next two months on the payroll tax cut extension. While the average taxpayer will keep an extra $83 in their pockets, employers may have been dealt a major blow. Read More.

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MARKETING

What’s the ROI of Social Media Besides Everyone is Doing it?

By The BIDaWIZ Team on December 23rd, 2011 at 10:00 am

Whether right or wrong, it seems like everyone is using social media to not only share their lives with the rest of the world but as a marketing tool for their business. So, should you be doing it for your business and does social media actually provide a good return on investment (ROI)? .
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MARKETING

Why Should I Use A Program To Track Visits to My Business Website?

By Susan Ladika on December 22nd, 2011 at 11:00 am

If you own a small business, you really should know who is seeking you out. While the information tracked may vary somewhat depending on the type of web tracking tool you use, you should be able to learn important information such as where your visitors come from geographically, the keywords that attract them, and what pages they visit most. .
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MARKETING

3 Unconventional Small Business Marketing Strategies for 2012

By The BIDaWIZ Team on December 15th, 2011 at 1:00 am

With only two weeks left in 2011, many small businesses should be reviewing their marketing performance this past year and putting together a game plan for 2012. Of course, there are the same old recommendations to consider such as more online marketing and social networking but what about the unconventional strategies that can be a big home run in 2012? .
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HIRING

What’s The Best Way to Find Employees Online For Free

By Susan Ladika on December 14th, 2011 at 5:00 pm

While a number of well-known sites, like Monster.com and CareerBuilder.com, welcome ads from employers, you'll need to pay for that privilege. Depending on the site you use, the cost may vary depending on the number of people you're hiring, your location, or the length of time the ad will run. However, there are alternatives that don't cost you anything, particularly if you aren't necessarily looking for a full-time employee. .
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