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Grasshopper “Fireside Chat” on Creating the Modern Business Plan

Sunday, June 12, 2016

Every entrepreneur or small business owner knows he/she needs a business plan, but it’s no one’s favorite part of finally pursuing your dream. As a result, most small business owners … Continue Reading

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Startup Step: Uncategorized
Uber vs Lyft Valuation

Why is Uber So Much More Valuable Than Lyft?

Wednesday, May 11, 2016

Of all the industries experiencing growth and change, perhaps none is as interesting to watch as the transportation sector. Technology is leading to rapid disruptions in that space, from city … Continue Reading

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Startup Step: Management / Name Your Business
Small Business Phone System

Top 10 Features of VoIP Small Business Phone Systems

Monday, March 28, 2016

Five years ago, buying a small business phone system required purchasing thousands of dollars of special equipment (like a PBX), setting up a business calling plan with a major telecom … Continue Reading

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Startup Step: Get a Business Phone System / Management / Set Up a Fax Number / Set Up a Phone Number
JOBS Act Crowdfunding

JOBS Act Crowdfunding Options

Wednesday, January 13, 2016

There was a lot of excitement at the end of 2015 when the Securities and Exchange Commission passed the long-awaited Title III portion of the JOBS (Jumpstart Our Business Startups) … Continue Reading

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Startup Step: Management
New Year Business Goals

Experts Weigh In On Entrepreneurial New Year’s Resolutions

Tuesday, December 29, 2015

The new year is just a few days away, and while most people focus on personal resolutions like losing a few pounds and waking up earlier, you, as a small … Continue Reading

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Startup Step: Management

Microsoft Office 2016: An Overview

Tuesday, December 22, 2015

Microsoft recently came out with Office 2016, its first major update in three years. Here we take a look at the features and costs, and what those will mean for … Continue Reading

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Startup Step: Get Basic Business Software / Purchase Computers
Tax Extenders

Things Are Looking Up For a Tax Extenders Deal

Friday, December 18, 2015

Back in November we wrote about what small businesses should be keeping an eye on as tax season nears. Each year, tax extenders – temporary tax breaks that Congress can … Continue Reading

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Startup Step: Set Up the Books

25 Tips To Setup The Perfect Home Office

Friday, December 11, 2015

Here are 25 tips to ensure that your home office is a blessing and not a curse: Dedicate a room to be your home office. This room should be for … Continue Reading

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Startup Step: Find Office Space / Management
Crowd Funding

Getting Ready for Crowdfunding

Monday, December 7, 2015

On October 30, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted a long-awaited section of rules created under the 2012 JOBS Act that allows companies to offer and sell securities to … Continue Reading

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Startup Step: Management
Business tax 2015

Tax Season Is Coming: What Small Businesses Need to Know to Prepare

Monday, November 30, 2015

Tax season will again be upon us soon, and many business owners are wondering what they can expect for 2015 taxes and how best to prepare for 2016 taxes. We spoke … Continue Reading

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Startup Step: Management

What Employers Need to Know About Changes to Overtime Pay Rules

Wednesday, November 18, 2015

In the summer of 2015, the Department of Labor announced a proposed rule that would change overtime pay. Specifically, the proposed changes update the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and would … Continue Reading

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Startup Step: Build Your Team / Management

Big Health Insurance Changes Are Coming in 2016 – Is Your Business Ready?

Thursday, October 29, 2015

The Affordable Care Act passed in 2010, but that doesn’t mean it’s been consistent since then. A multi-year rollout has meant plenty of changes, and in some cases plenty of … Continue Reading

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Startup Step: Management

Mandrill by MailChimp- What You Need to Know

Wednesday, October 28, 2015

So, what’s transactional email anyway? Let’s put it this way—you’ve probably gotten hundreds of these over the course of your Internet lifetime. These emails are triggered by an individual user’s … Continue Reading

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Startup Step: Select an Email Marketing Service

The 7 Incubators You Should Know About

Monday, October 26, 2015

If you’re an entrepreneur, you probably already know a little about incubators. These programs select a few lucky startups from a sizable pool of applicants based on the strength of the idea, the … Continue Reading

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Startup Step: Management

Microsoft Surface Pro 4 and Surface Book Vs. iPad Pro and MacBook Air

Thursday, October 15, 2015

Microsoft recently released a few new products that have definitely been turning heads. The Surface Pro 4 and the Microsoft Surface Book have been compared – by reviewers and by … Continue Reading

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Startup Step: Select the Best Small Business Computer / Uncategorized

5 Reasons You Shouldn’t Use Your Personal Number for Your Business (Plus 4 Alternatives!)

Thursday, October 8, 2015

If you live in the 21st century, chances are you’ve already got a personal mobile phone number. When you decide to launch a business, you might think, “I’ll just use my … Continue Reading

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Startup Step: Set Up a Phone Number

The Benefits of Having an EIN As a Sole Proprietor

Wednesday, September 16, 2015

Sole proprietors don’t file a business tax return, so many decide to use a social security number instead of an employer identification number (EIN), on forms like W-9s. But there … Continue Reading

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Startup Step: Get an EIN
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