http://www.start-a-business-faq.com/start-a-business-blog.html Are you about to start a business? This blog furnishes you with answers to frequently asked questions on starting and running a small business. en-us start a business Sat, 10 Apr 2010 01:31:50 GMT Sat, 10 Apr 2010 01:31:50 GMT start-a-business-faq.com http://www.start-a-business-faq.com/business_insurance.html There's a lot more to business insurance than meets the eye. Get the help of a knowledgeable independent insurance agent to make the right choices. Sat, 10 Apr 2010 01:31:50 GMT http://www.start-a-business-faq.com/business_health_insurance.html Buying small business health insurance policy is a problem for any new or existing small or medium-size company. Sat, 10 Apr 2010 01:25:34 GMT http://www.start-a-business-faq.com/tagline.html In developing an identity for your new business, consider developing a distinctive tagline along with a unique logo. Sat, 10 Apr 2010 01:23:15 GMT http://www.start-a-business-faq.com/letterhead_templates.html Ubiquitous letterhead templates and samples give the entrepreneur many choices in letterhead design and can help hold costs to a minimum. Sat, 10 Apr 2010 01:19:58 GMT http://www.start-a-business-faq.com/how_to_brainstorm.html Learning how to brainstorm business problems, challenges and opportunities can lead to creative and profitable soluitions. Sat, 10 Apr 2010 01:15:13 GMT http://www.start-a-business-faq.com/create_free_business_cards.html You can create free business cards galore, thanks to the internet. Sat, 10 Apr 2010 01:11:02 GMT http://www.start-a-business-faq.com/create_a_logo.html When you create a logo for your new company, keep in mind that the logo will likely be in use for many years. Therefore, do not skimp on the creativity you apply to get the logo just right. Sat, 10 Apr 2010 01:08:59 GMT http://www.start-a-business-faq.com/business_identity.html Your business identity begins in the business pre-planning process and is a critical part of everything you will do to sell your product or service and attract customers on an ongoing basis. Sat, 10 Apr 2010 01:06:48 GMT http://www.start-a-business-faq.com/commercial_real_estate_terms.html Key commercial real estate terms that entrepreneurs need to know and understand before negotiation an office lease. Sat, 10 Apr 2010 01:04:41 GMT http://www.start-a-business-faq.com/business_terms.html Key business terms and definitions that you need to know. Sat, 10 Apr 2010 01:03:33 GMT http://www.start-a-business-faq.com/workers_compensation_insurance.html Virtually all states require that you purchase a workers compensation insurance policy if you plan to hire one or more employees. Wed, 10 Feb 2010 16:38:36 GMT http://www.start-a-business-faq.com/umbrella_policy.html Consider purchasing an umbrella policy to guard against business surprises. Wed, 30 Dec 2009 02:16:16 GMT http://www.start-a-business-faq.com/small_business_insurance.html As you look into small business insurance for your new company, it is wise to discuss with your insurance agent all of those risks that are excluded. Wed, 30 Dec 2009 02:15:27 GMT http://www.start-a-business-faq.com/professional_liability_insurance.html Professional liability insurance protects many professionals against claims of negligent acts, errors and omissions. Wed, 30 Dec 2009 02:14:07 GMT http://www.start-a-business-faq.com/product_liability_insurance.html Do you think you don't need product liability insurance because you have general liability coverage? Think again! 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But with such a dazzling array of products on the market, what software do you need to start a business, what can you obtain later? Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:12:20 GMT http://www.start-a-business-faq.com/value_links.html Value links to help you successfully start a business. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:38:58 GMT http://www.start-a-business-faq.com/small_business_loans.html Regarding small business loans, get your financial house in order before you start a business. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:37:34 GMT http://www.start-a-business-faq.com/sba_loans.html SBA loans, or Small Business Administration loans come in many shapes and sizes and one might be right for your business. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:35:50 GMT http://www.start-a-business-faq.com/sba_grants.html While an SBA grants program for small businesses is non-existent, it can offer small businesses a variety of other options including a list of grants programs elsewhere in the federal government. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:33:39 GMT http://www.start-a-business-faq.com/sba_business_loan.html The SBA offers an excellent training program to prepare you to get an SBA business loan Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:31:12 GMT http://www.start-a-business-faq.com/sba_7a.html SBA 7a Loan Program is the most popular that the agency offers. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:29:41 GMT http://www.start-a-business-faq.com/sba_504.html SBA 504 Program or simply CDC/504 furnishes long-term financing for economic development within a community. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:27:57 GMT http://www.start-a-business-faq.com/reinvestment_act.html The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act will have a significant impact on small businesses. This community reinvestment act will have significant impact on small businesses. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:26:11 GMT http://www.start-a-business-faq.com/voip_telephone.html The advent of the VOIP telephone has positioned your new business to drastically reduce phone costs. 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Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:28:01 GMT http://www.start-a-business-faq.com/part_time_business.html Starting your new company as a part time business is a good route to take, unless you are one of the many unintentional entrepreneurs who have lost a job and you need a new opportunity quickly.. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:25:19 GMT