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Why Are Franchise Opportunities That Provide Services So Popular?

“Giving is its own reward” said social activist Dorothy Day, but the tax law also provides some benefit to those who give.

While December is a busy time for small businesses trying to end the year on a high note, it should also be a time for introspection and review. After all, December is National Write a Business Plan Month!

Whether you're just starting out, growing your business or seeking outside help, good business planning will help you achieve that goal. And take note: this means you, business owners.

Small Business Saturday is over, but it’s not the only opportunity for local small businesses to capture customers’ dollars this holiday season.

With Small Business Saturday just around the corner, it’s time to start thinking of ways you can use the occasion to promote your business.

Let me start off by telling you that it’s not easy to evaluate newer franchise opportunities. But there are ways to get the information you need to make an educated decision on whether to move forward with the franchise you’ve chosen.

Many employers have come to learn that veterans make excellent employees. They usually are easily trainable and possess desirable characteristics, such as honesty, loyalty, and responsibility.

One of the first steps to identifying any issues on your credit report is becoming aware of the information being reported as fast as possible.

The U.S. Small Business Administration's (SBA) Office of Veterans Business Development (OVBD) is proud to support veteran, service member, and military spouse entrepreneurs during National Veterans Small Business Week and beyond. Recently, I had the