Distinguishing a Brand Wednesday June 6, 8:00 am ET By AllBusiness.com There are a growing number of products and services introduced to the market every month, and your company may not stand the test of time if it lacks a well-defined brand. Differ
Developing a Press Kit for Your Small Business Wednesday June 6, 8:00 am ET By AllBusiness.com You can market your business to the media on a budget. Firms utilize a press kit to introduce themselves to the news media. A press kit provides reporters
How Is Severance Pay Determined? Tuesday June 5, 8:00 am ET By AllBusiness.com What are the rules about severance packages? Do I have to pay severance when I let someone go? You don't have to offer a severance package when you let someone go. Severa
Preventing Employees from Getting Trained and Moving On Tuesday June 5, 8:00 am ET By AllBusiness.com Is there a legal way to require employees to reimburse the company for their tuition assistance if they leave within six months or a year from rece
Handling Employee Absenteeism Tuesday June 5, 8:00 am ET By AllBusiness.com How should I handle an employee who abuses sick time and spends excessive time away from the office? This is a new nonexempt employee who has used all her paid time off. Cou
Tax Answers for Home-Based Businesses Monday June 4, 8:00 am ET By AllBusiness.com When you start your own business, your tax situation will change dramatically. Many new business owners get overwhelmed with the tax laws and regulations that govern
What Kind of Records Should I Keep for My Business? Monday June 4, 8:00 am ET By AllBusiness.com From a tax standpoint, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) advises that you may choose any recordkeeping system suited to your business that clearly show
Property and Casualty Insurance for a Home-Based Business Monday June 4, 8:00 am ET By AllBusiness.com More and more entrepreneurs are operating their new businesses from home. The advantages are obvious: running a home-based business is convenient
Next Steps After a Layoff Friday June 1, 8:00 am ET By AllBusiness.com Nothing quite shakes up your life like being told you're suddenly out of a job. Should the unthinkable happen and you find yourself the victim of a company layoff, take comfort i
Explaining Job Jumping and More... Friday June 1, 8:00 am ET By AllBusiness.com Q. I am a 42-year-old male, laid off three times by three different companies since 1997. Currently, I am looking for a job for the 3rd time. How and where can I explain
Identify What You Will Give Up in Order to Follow Your Dream Friday June 1, 8:00 am ET By AllBusiness.com By Jo Miller This month, columnist and life coach Jo Miller answers questions about what to leave in and what to leave out when evaluating your
Liability Issues for Officers and Directors Thursday May 31, 8:00 am ET By AllBusiness.com Liability can exist for officers and directors when they cause financial harm to the corporation, act solely on their own behalf and to the detriment of the c
Changing Directors and Officers of Corporations Thursday May 31, 8:00 am ET By AllBusiness.com Reasons for changing directors or officers of the corporation should be stated in the Bylaws, and include the following: Death Resignation Removal (with o
How Much Does It Cost to Incorporate? Thursday May 31, 8:00 am ET By AllBusiness.com The actual cost of incorporating is relatively minimal. Each state has its own fee structure in place for corporations. Typically, costs include: Filing fees Annual
How to Avoid Tax Debt Wednesday May 30, 8:00 am ET By AllBusiness.com The best way to avoid tax debt is to pay estimated taxes on time and file your personal tax return by April 15th. If you fall behind or pay late, you will incur a penalty. If this
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