Small Business

Never Turn Down a Paying Customer

One of the biggest problems I see with new entrepreneurs is that they don’t know what a successful business is supposed to look like, and there’s a real tendency to do what sounds good, as opposed to what works in the real world. Here is advice.

The Gadgets Your Small Business Needs (and the Ones it Doesn’t)

It was another great week on the 3TechGuys -show! The guys – Ramon Ray, Gene Marks and Brent Leary – discussed this week’s top news, which included an announcement from Google on website security and rankings, Facebook's new messenger app that is raising questions about privacy and then, just for fun, a review of tech gadgets that you might want to stay away from. It was an informative week, and you won’t want to miss a moment, so check out the video below to watch the full show.

Controversy Can Make or Break Your Small Business

You may be reluctant to get involved, but if the controversy aligns with your business and you truly feel strongly about it, experts say by all means jump into the conversation. But first know this.

More Small Business Owners Plan Raises, Price Hikes

A strong percentage of medium and small business owners are gearing up to pay their workers more (the most since 2008) and increase their selling prices, according to a new survey by PNC Financial (PNC).

How to Select a Tax Professional for Your Small Business

If you own a business, it is critical to find a tax preparer who understands that tax implications of owning a small business as well as your particular needs in order to establish a beneficial relationship. 

Reasonable Compensation and Your S Corporation

When you incorporate your business, you create a new separate entity, and in the eyes of the IRS, you become an employee of the corporation. And this move means you must go on payroll and have all corresponding payroll taxes withheld and matched by the employer.

Survey: Job Growth Is Bigger in Texas

TriNet’s SMBeat report analyzed small business hiring in 2013 and found that construction and technology were the biggest drivers of employment growth.