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It’s Good to be Boss Despite Stress, Owners Agree
Published May 21, 2012
People have many reasons for going into business on their own. A new survey of small business owners, however, finds that the desire to be the boss trumps all other reasons. Three in 10 small-business owners said they started their businesses because of the independence it gives them.
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Why Mediation Might Be Best for Business Partner Breakups
Published May 18, 2012
Breaking up is always hard to do, but it is very possible that it is hardest when you're breaking up with your business partner. Although it may seem simple to just hire lawyers and allow them to handle the proceedings, that is often not the case. Just ask any business owner who has had to deal with a breakup in the business world.
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More Than Half of Workers Don't Take All Their Vacation Time
Published May 17, 2012
According to a recent survey, a significant majority of the workers said they felt happier, healthier and less stressed after taking a vacation. However, despite the benefits, which also included feeling recharged, more productive and more energized after a vacation, workers said they were too fearful of job security to take vacation.
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On Twitter and Facebook, Timing Can Be Everything
Published May 17, 2012
Businesses that hope to make the most of their social media campaigns may want to start checking their watches before they post. That is because new research reveals the best times to post to Facebook and Twitter. That research, by link shortener bitly, found that links posted in the afternoon between Monday and Thursday are clicked more than links posted at other times.
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Coming to a State Near You: New Business Taxes
Published May 08, 2012
Businesses may want to book another appointment with their accountant. That’s because a new survey of tax officials in all 50 states revealed that big changes may be coming to state tax codes as states respond to the changes which new technologies are having on the business landscape.
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Working From Home Not All It's Cracked Up to Be?
Published May 04, 2012
Telecommuting has long been touted as a major convenience for workers. New research, however, shows that many workers do not share those feelings about working from home. Employees said that working remotely affected communication, decision-making and conflict resolution in a negative way.
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Small Businesses Get Marketing Help From Yahoo
Published May 03, 2012
Businesses looking to grow and improve their online presence gained a big ally today (May 2) when Yahoo! Small Business launched its Marketing Dashboard. The company says this tool will allow businesses to pinpoint marketing opportunities they are currently missing and to manage and enhance their online reputation.
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The Recession's Bright Side? Work-Life Balance
Published May 01, 2012
Striking a balance between your work life and your personal life may have become a bit easier in the past few years, new research finds. The research found that in the past seven years, many employers have allowed workers greater flexibility regarding when and where they work.
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Facebook ‘Likes’ Not a Good Indicator of Success
Published April 23, 2012
Organizations looking for the secret formula for success on Facebook shouldn’t get caught up only on the number of likes or followers they have. Rather, it is all about properly engaging those users, new research has found.
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Tax Deductions Your Business Might Have Missed
Published April 20, 2012
Small-business owners may want to double-check their tax returns next year. A majority of small businesses run by sole proprietors may have underreported expenses that would have reduced their taxes this past year, a new poll suggests.
