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Steps financial institutions take to combat identity theft

Federal law requires banks, investment brokers, mutual funds and other creditors to adopt identity theft prevention programs. This is the Red Flags Rule, so-named because its central feature requires financial…

Keeping Your Business & Personal Finances Separate

Every accountant will tell you the same thing: always keep your business and personal expenses separate. Also, each small business owner or one-person operation will nod her head and agree…

Repaying a Business Loan

If you’re trying to pay down some of your business debt, you might be wondering how long it might take by making the standard payment, or what the impact might…

Organization Structures

How you legally structure your business affects your tax status and your liability. It has a significant impact on how investors, banks, and credit unions perceive your worth. So taking…

Business Lines of Credit

Cash flow is an ongoing concern of most every business owner, whether they are just in the startup phase or have been in business for years. A business line of…

Attracting and Retaining Quality Employees

As a business owner, it is essential that you attract good employees. Likewise, you’ll also want to retain them as more knowledgeable, experienced, and skilled employees likely means increased profits.…

Pricing Strategies

Profit is a large part of why you’re in business, and it definitely is what keeps you in business. That’s why using an effective pricing strategy is so important. Here…