Small/Home Business

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The Essentials of Advertising for Your Business

To let your small business's target market know about what you offer, you need to advertise. Business advertising takes many forms, so you need to know about your advertising options and how to work your business brand into those ads.

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What Is a Limited Liability Company (LLC)?

Limited liability companies (LLCs) have been generating a lot of buzz in the news lately — and for good reason: where the corporation fails, the LLC prevails. [more…]

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How to Succeed in Your Home-Based Business

Although no one can guarantee that your home-based business will bring you the fame and fortune you hope it will, if you work hard, price your products and services right, and keep your customers satisfied [more…]

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Obtaining a Liquor License for Your Bar

Every bar that serves liquor must have a license to do so. Different agencies regulate the process in different states. Make sure you start the process of getting your license early in the timeline of [more…]

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Planning Your Basic Bar Drink Menu

Most bars are fully stocked bars, so patrons can order their favorite cocktails, such as a gin and tonic, Crown and Coke, or margarita. But many bar owners create specialized drink menus to steer patrons [more…]

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Understanding Contracts

Business contracts are used to memorialize important agreements you (or your business) enter into with others. So what's an "important" agreement? Any agreement on which you are relying and that can affect [more…]

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