2011 September

The Durbin Amendment Duplicity: Your Credit Card Processor Can Snatch Your Savings!

A year ago, the Federal Reserve Board agreed to dramatically lower the fee that banks can charge businesses to accept debit cards. However, the new law which goes into effect on October 1st, has a loophole that allows credit card… More

Frugal Small Business Start-up Tips: Step 9- Hiring Your First Employee

Deciding to hire your first permanent employee can be an exciting new step for your small business. But if you have already looked into the hiring process that excitement may quickly give way to overwhelm. This post is a compass… More

Online Printing Versus A Local Print Shop: Which is Better for Your Small Business?

If your small business relies on a significant amount of printed material, then you may have considered using an online printing service. But online printing has its pros and cons. How do you decide if printing your materials in the… More

Frugal Small Business Startup Tips: Step 8-Set Up an Accounting System in the New Business

The creative, idealistic, and passionate world of entrepreneurship often leaves little room for mundane things like accounting. But how you go about arranging and maintaining your financial records will set the tone for how your business operates and help you… More

How Much is My Blog Worth?: Why Website Value Calculators are a Waste of Time

Have you ever used one of those online domain worth calculators to see how much you could get for a website? Whether you want to buy or sell a domain or are just curious to see what your site could… More

Avoiding the Mail Money Pit: How to Save Big on Postage in Your Small Business

If your small business involves a considerable amount of mailing and shipping, then chances are you are throwing money down the drain. By making a few simple changes, you can reap significant savings.… More