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How do I add search engine optimization to my website?

Search engine registration, keywords, meta tags, and Google geographic search tools are the basic resources to reach the first page of search engines. Also, testing different keywords and other website content is typically necessary to improve Google and other search engine ranking.

Is there possibly a good source that is relatively inexpensive, possibly free that leads to customers who would be interested in my product?

Sales associates have different strengths. Some do better cold calling, some do better setting up appointments over the phone and some do fine with either. The key is to determine which method is most effective for you.

 

What are the requirements for independent contractors (1099 workers)?

Independent contractors pay their own payroll taxes and insurances, including workers’ compensation, and are not covered by many labor laws, so the financial and administrative benefits of having a workforce composed of independent contractors can be significant.

Which Turbo Tax should I purchase for my home based business?

Intuit has several versions of TurboTax software that are geared toward the different tax preparation needs of its customers.  For example, if you have a home-based business that is structured as a sole proprietorship, which is an unincorporated business owned by one person, then the Home & Business version would generally be the preferred choice.

How can businesses effectively utilize social media, specifically LinkedIn, as a means of promotion?

While LinkedIn is one social media tool for marketing your business, there are other social media resources you should utilize in conjunction with LinkedIn.

What is the maximum amount I can pay to an individual for services before I must file a 1099?

Independent contractors pay their own payroll taxes and insurances, including workers’ compensation, and are not covered by many labor laws, so the financial and administrative benefits of having a workforce composed of independent contractors can be significant.

 

Can you recommend or help finding a software application that supports business card scanning?

We do not have a specific recommendation to a business card scanning software program for your business; however, there are a variety of business card scanning software programs on the market that work well.

 

3 Steps to Small Business Cash Management

Controlling cash and credit are important for any small business. However, a growing number of entrepreneurs establishing a startup business can’t answer the three basic cash and credit management questions that most bankers, venture capitalists, and angel investors will ask when considering whether to fund a start-up business.

How do I advertise my business on Google?

There are two basic approaches to advertising on Google – Google advertising programs and general search engine optimization tools. AdWords and AdSense may be the two more common advertising programs

Small Businesses Owe Big

Last December, the Second District Court of Appeal for California ruled in Cutler v. Franchise Tax Board that a California business incentive program violated the United States Constitution’s Commerce Clause.

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