Right-Brain Finances: Tax Deductions for Creative Types

People who use the right side of their brains to work, day in and day out, are often referred to as creative types. These people include graphics designers, professional writers, commercial artists, movie makers, online content providers, flower arrangers, and others who produce original or inventive work. If you’re a creative individual who is self-employed,…

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Could You Have Created a “Dirty Cap Table”?

Oh, I know. When you started the business, you took investments from friends and family in small amounts just to get you started. Of course, that worked at the time. But… Enter the need for larger investments When you seek professional investors, whether organized angels or venture capitalists, one of the early questions you are asked…

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10 Ways to Use Social Media to Grow Your UK Muslim Market

Social media is a fantastic way to grow your business and spread the word, but it seems like Muslim companies have historically had a hard time taking advantage of social media. Websites such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest are great ways to get more customers and you can get set up in no time.…

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Big Data is Coming to an HR Department Near You

Hiring is mainly affected by information technology. Previously, recruiters relied on printed publications and reviews to fill vacancies. Now, HR personnel can’t post jobs to multiple locations or contact millions of people and prepare new recruits without good information technology. Using electronic recruitment tools, recruiters can publish job openings in one place and track thousands…

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How to Find a Small Business for Sale

For business-savvy individuals who are tired of working for someone else, buying a small business can represent an opportunity to achieve freedom and financial independence. But before you can own a business, you have to know where to look for one. Four Ways to Find a Company That’s for Sale Buying a firm isn’t really…

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The 7 Best Instagram Tools for Massive Instagram Growth in 2019

If you’re serious about growing your Instagram following, you need to get the right Instagram tools to help you reach your goals. Whether you’re looking for ways to expand your reach or track your progress, there is a tool out there that can help you. It’s just a matter of finding which one will maximize…

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Do You Subscribe to the Subscription Trend?

You can subscribe to just about anything today. I can remember, as a kid, that one of our neighbors got a fruit of the month shipment. We were fascinated by what kind of fruit he might get the next month and when the box arrived, we were all there for a peek and a taste.…

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5 Keys to Starting a New Venture in Your Local Town

From the advice I hear these days, if you want to be a successful entrepreneur, you need to be in Silicon Valley, Boston, New York, or one of the few other financial hubs around the world. What does that mean for the rest of us, who reside or grew up in the thousands of small…

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