The National Association for the Self-Employed is encouraging small business owners to get an early jump on their taxes with top tax tips for 2008. Among the tips are: Visit www.NASE.org or www.IRS.gov to determine whether you should have your taxes calculated professionally. Determine whether cash or accrual accounting is best for your business. Always [...]
Continue reading …The Small Business Administration launched a free online course this week, titled “Business Opportunities: A Guide to Winning Federal Contracts.” Designed for small businesses, small firms in underserved markets and women entrepreneurs, the Business Opportunities online course provides information about the $400 billion federal markets, contract rules and how to sell to the government. Business [...]
Continue reading …Colorado’s small business owners are invited to Small Business day at the capitol to learn about legislation this year that could affect their businesses. The National Federation of Independent Business will host the event from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on March 11. The cost to attend for both NFIB members and nonmembers is $15 [...]
Continue reading …The Small Business Administration’s new online assessment resources are intended to help hopeful entrepreneurs evaluate their readiness for starting a small business. “Small Business Readiness” and the “8(a) Business Development” assessment have been used by 125,000 budding entrepreneurs during the past three months. Based on the results, entrepreneurs are directed to the SBA training resources [...]
Continue reading …Executive Systems, Inc., a Colorado Springs-based executive suite, virtual office, conference center and live-answer receptionist provider since 1991 has been acquired by Office Evolution of Boulder. Mark Hemmeter, president of Office Evolution, said the acquisition expands his company’s presence along the Front Range to 14 sites. The three Colorado Springs locations owned until recently by [...]
Continue reading …A proposed Small Business Administration rule would limit to four the number of industries in which women-owned small businesses would qualify for restricted competition status. The proposed rule was submitted for publication in the Federal Register Dec. 20. Public comment will be accepted until Feb. 25. The four industries are national security and international affairs; [...]
Continue reading …The Better Business Bureau is holding its monthly networking meeting “Buzz with the Bs.” Speakers will discuss a variety of business topics. All meetings are scheduled from 7:15 to 9 a.m. on the second Friday of each month at The Caddie Shack restaurant at the Valley Hi Golf Course. Below is a list of scheduled [...]
Continue reading …More small businesses will seek to increase their loan levels or lines of credit during 2008. The latest nationwide Small Business Research Board survey released today shows that of the more than 450 owners and managers responding, 26.8 percent said they will increase the dollar value of their loan requests or raise the limit on [...]
Continue reading …The National Federation of Independent Business says their members aren’t feeling confident about the economy – and that small business owners in Colorado mirror the nationwide anxiety. Officials say their most recent survey shows that overall optimism about the economy is at its lowest level since 1993. The survey also asked Colorado small business owners [...]
Continue reading …Entrepreneurs drove the U.S. economy during 2006, federal reports show. The U.S. Small Business Administration released its comprehensive report about small business’ contributions to the national economy during 2006, and small businesses lead economic growth during the year, the report says. The report reviews the economic environment for small businesses in 2006, including the financial [...]
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