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Finance, Accounting
Taxes and Insurance
Accounting Terms
nine basic terms
Bookkeeping and
Accounting Basics
good review of basics
Break-Even Analysis
what it will tell you and how to do one
Risk Analysis
easy-to-understand overview
Gov Contracts:
Getting Paid tips for getting paid on time
Employer Identification Number EIN: what it is and how to apply
IRS Small Business Website new website
Tax Audits
how they happen and how to avoid them
Business Insurance Links, articles, and resources
Avoiding Bad Checks
create internal policies
Extending Credit
The Financially Troubled Business
Work and Business tax deductions, employee stock options, mileage rates, and other rules and rates
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Marketing
Target Market Profile (form)
Killer Marketing to JumpStart Your Business
Product Features And Benefits
excellent distinction
Unique Selling Proposition (USP)
definition + examples
Setting Fees
setting professional and service fees
Putting the Right Price on What You Sell in-depth review
Test Your Brand
five questions to ask
Write A Tips Booklet
how to write, publish and sell a tips booklet
Legal Standards for Advertising how to stay out of trouble
10 Ways to Use Your Customer Profile
includes examples
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Getting and
Keeping Clients
Customer Referral Letter (sample)
Ideas to Generate Referrals scroll down for list
12 Ways to Increase Word-of-Mouth Referrals
Eight Reasons to Contact a Client
how to stay in touch
Five "Thank You" Notes To Send
includes writing tips
Seven Keys to Identify and Target Your Ideal Client free teleclass!
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Website Design
and Traffic
Buy A Domain Name*
search and buy online
Tips To Select Domain Names
long but good article
Audio Clips
put your recorded message online free
Search Engine Watch
everything you wanted to know + "how to's"
Link Strategy a primer for getting others to link to your website
Create PDF Files Online
create five files online: free trial
Get More Clicks From Your E-Mail Signature
RealPlayer enjoy live events, audio and video, free download
Nine Questions To Ask When Searching for a Web Host
Check For Dead Links
free 30 day trial
AddMe!
free tools for your website to promote and manage your online business.
Internet Law
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Trademarks
Intellectual Property
Copyright Do's and Don'ts overview of copyright laws
A Primer on Intellectual Property protecting your rights as an independent contractor
Copyright gov website
Basic Facts on Trademarks
Why Trademark Your URL
Search Trademarks (before filing)
File For Trademark online
Trademark Office (gov)
ISBN FAQ, application
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Publicity and
Public Relations
Tips for Getting Your Press Release Printed
Guerilla Guide to Getting Your Name in The Press
Boost Your Reputation-Publish! excellent review of "how-to"
Improve Your Public Speaking Skills
Media Websites in Top 64 USA Cities television, radio, newspaper, cable and magazine
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Practice Management
Revenues: Are You Generating What You Should?
Getting Paid What You Are Worth
fees based on results
Setting Fees
setting professional and service fees
Putting the Right Price on What You Sell in-depth review
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Online Payments
A Primer On Merchant Accounts what they are and how to get one
Charge.com
Merchant Accounts* sign-up today!
Book Summaries
The 100 Absolutely Unbreakable Laws of Business Success
book excerpt
"Selling The Invisible"
book summary
review by Steve Shull
Selling With Integrity book summary
review by Steve Shull
You Were Born Rich book summary
review by Steve Shull
Book Summaries
free business and personal development book summaries by e-mail
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Funding
Thirteen Common Sources of Money
SBA Loan Programs
Financing A Business
Finance & Capital
links to a wealth of resources, from angels and venture capitalists to grants and loans.
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Publishing A Newsletter
Starting An E-Zine
six easy steps
E-zine-tips.com Archives
Submit Your E-zine
scroll down in the article for the list
Leveraging the Value of Your Ezine Subscribers
Learn how to calculate the value of a subscriber.
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Business Services
Printing Services Order Online
Quicken Payroll Service
Barnes & Noble Books
Charge.com Merchant Accounts
 Network Solutions register domain names
Business Plan Pro Business Plan Software from Palo Alto
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Online Magazines
Business 2.0
Inc.
Entrepreneur
Fortune
Tips For Business Success
Employment Review archives-great articles on working with employees
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Business Skills
Writing Sales Proposals
Tips for Effective Writing
sales materials
Improve Your Public Speaking Skills
Make Effective Business Presentations
How To Write Effective Goals
Five "Thank You" Notes To Send
(with tips for writing them)
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Worksheets, Checklists, Forms
Customer Referral Letter (sample)
Referral List Form
Target Market Profile Form
Business Forms
over 50 free downloadable forms from Office Depot
Federal Tax Forms from the IRS
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Online Research
Dictionary/Thesaurus
words online
The Elements of Style reference for writing
American Demographics magazine
Demographics of Top 64 USA Cities
LocalBusiness.com
Library of Congress
FedStats gateway to statistics from over 100 Federal Agencies
Federal Laws
The Industry Standard
U.S. Business Advisor
Local Business Incentive Programs listed by state
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Miscellaneous
Gov Contracts: Getting Paid
Dictionary/Thesaurus
Starting A Business
Trade Shows search for trade shows, conferences and seminars
Tips for Word 2000
a selection of articles covering how to use various features of Word 2000.
Fulfillment-The Weak Link In E-Commerce Tips for reviewing your "supply chain" for improvement.
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Legal Issues
Legal Structure of a Business
comparison chart
Learn More About Legal Structure detailed comparisons, FAQ, choosing which state, why Delaware, glossary
Legal Guide for Starting and Running a Small Business excellent primer on all legal issues a business may face
Contracts: Keeping Them Simple
Legal Standards for Advertising
Employment Law
Internet Law
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Working With
Employees
Employment Law
Employer Identification Number EIN
New Hire Success
medical office
The Legal Survival Guide for Employers
Compensation and Benefits
Hiring Tips from Top Headhunters use these suggestions even if you aren't using a search firm
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Biz QuickTips
Three Variables To Increase Revenues
17 Things to Do With Your Business Card
Seven Reasons to Take a Teleclass
Eight Reasons to Contact a Client
how to keep in touch
18 Communication Tools for Business
That Should Have Your Domain Name On Them
Five "Thank You" Notes To Send
with tips for writing them
Nine Questions To Ask When Searching for a Web Host
Ergonomic Office Tips for Comfort and Productivity
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