FSB Small Business
September 15, 2008, 10:24 am

Credit crunch hits small businesses

If the inability to land a bank loan is preventing you from expanding, you’re not alone. Have you had trouble getting financing for your business? Has making payroll been a challenge? Is your line of credit too low? Tell us how the banks are treating small businesses.

Categories:   finance
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July 7, 2008, 11:50 am

Tax the giraffe!

Massachusetts is the latest state to close the “Geoffrey Loophole,” a tax trick that lets big multi-state chains like Toys R’ Us duck millions in state taxes that independent rivals can’t evade. What do you think?

Categories:   finance, politics
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March 24, 2008, 1:00 pm

Bakery on the rise

How canĀ Avalon International Breads ease its management transition? What’s the best way for Avalon to boost sales? How should the firm train and manage employees? Talk back here.

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February 26, 2008, 10:43 am

How EBay’s PayPal profits from its float

PayPal’s plans for a 21-day hold on some funds has merchants scrutinizing its contractual fine print. What’s your view on PayPal?

Categories:   finance, technology
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February 20, 2008, 10:51 am

New Savings Through Pensions

Bob Johnson found more than $20,000 in tax breaks in just three years through a defined-benefit pension plan. Have some money-saving pension plan advice to dish out to our readers? Share it here.

Categories:   finance
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February 15, 2008, 11:47 am

SEC change aims to help small-caps raise cash

A change to SEC Rule 144 allows investors to sell restricted shares more quickly, potentially making fundraising easier for smaller publicly traded firms. What do you think of the change?

Categories:   finance
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February 9, 2008, 8:12 pm

5 PayPal alternatives

Our reporter found five promising e-commerce payment sites. What’s worked for you? Share your experiences here.

Categories:   finance
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January 28, 2008, 1:01 pm

Luring clients and employees to shore

FSB helps the owners of a travel firm boost sales, fix their website, and retain a top-notch crew. What’s the best way for ShoreTrips to boost sales? How can it hire and retain quality employees? What steps can ShoreTrips take to optimize its website? Talk back here.

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January 23, 2008, 9:15 am

Don’t miss out on overlooked tax credits

Companies like FortisTCS help businesses find tax credits they might not know about. What kind of luck have you had claiming credits?

Categories:   finance
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January 17, 2008, 4:21 pm

Wesley Snipes tax protest case heads to court

Actor Snipes is on trial for not filing returns for five years. What do you think of the case?

Categories:   finance
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