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New Employment Poster Requirement

The United States Department of Labor recently published a final rule implementing changes to the H-2A program effective March 15, 2010. One of the requirements in the rule is for employers who employ H-2A workers to display a new H-2A … Continue reading

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Things to Consider When Selling A Business

If you have reached the point where you are considering the possibility of selling your business, there are a number of things you can do to make the process go as well as possible and maximize the sale price.  Proper … Continue reading

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Using 401(K) Money to Fund Your Business

The use of qualified retirement plan money is a common way for start-ups to fund their businesses.  But for the entrepreneur under age 59 ½, taking a distribution from the plan can be costly.  That’s because, in addition to federal … Continue reading

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Seminar Opportunity for New Businesses

How do I choose the correct legal structure for my Small Business? Date:              Tuesday, April 27, 2010 Time:             12:15-2:00 pm Location:     Retail Merchant’s Association – Henrico Room        5101 Monument Avenue, Richmond, VA Description Come … Continue reading

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The Business Owners’ Estate Plan

Like most small business owners, you are probably so consumed with the day-to-day operations of your business that you have not had the time to focus on your exit strategy.  The process of planning your orderly exit from your business … Continue reading

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Put Your Papers In Order

By David Stoyanoff I saw an article in The Wall Street Journal, entitled “For Cupid’s Sake, Put Your Papers in Order”.  It was published in time for Valentines Day, but the ideas in the article are good anytime of the … Continue reading

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7th Idea on Maximizing Your Business for Economic Recovery

Use Free Resources to Market Your Business It seems like everyone has been having seminars over the last few months on how to use the internet and social networking to promote your business. We are certainly attempting to work this … Continue reading

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Idea #6 on Economic Recovery

Consider Government Contracting In the current economic environment, there is one buyer who continues to spend money and buy goods and services – the United States Government. Selling to the Government, however is not as easy as selling to other … Continue reading

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#5 of 7 – Ideas for Economic Recovery

#5 – Take Advantage of Employee Talent Recent company closings have increased the unemployment rate, but that also means that many talented employees are looking for work.  Often, employees who have left larger companies can be a real benefit to … Continue reading

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#4 – Equipment Bargains

With the unfortunate demise of some local companies, there is a positive for companies in need of office equipment. There have been several large companies and small companies that have closed there doors due to the recession. These companies need … Continue reading

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