January 2011

Mind Blowing 2011 IRS FICA Change For Micro-enterprises and All Business Ventures

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On December 17, 2010, The Tax Relief Act 2010 was signed into law. This was the same piece of legislation that extended the Bush era tax credits. But the unique part is for the first time in my professional career, the Social Security tax was lowered to 4.2% for employees only. The Entrepreneur’s Advisor wants to make sure that you are ready.

Is Your Business Ready for 2011 Tax Changes
Is Your Business Ready for 2011 Tax Changes

What does this mean for Entrepreneurs and Professional Practice Employers

FICA taxes contain 2 parts. The first is a Social Security tax which has been at 6.2% for many years and the second is the Medicare tax which remains at 1.45%. The combination was the 7.65% that employers are required to withhold from all employee wages. Read the full article now

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The Entrepreneur’s Advisor | Why and How to do a Blog Right

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A blog, if done correctly, can be a very valuable marketing tool especially for professional practices, technology ventures and professional services organizations. The key is understanding what a blog really is, how to construct one and how to use it properly. If you want to create a blog better than your competition then read on.

I recently did a presentation at Reliabilityweb’s Digital Marketing Forum discussing why Blogs Are Like Preventive Maintenance to your marketing efforts. You can read and download the original PowerPoint presentation for free under my Entrepreneur’s Corner. The presentation is the foundation for this post designed to help entrepreneurs, professional practice managers and new technology start-up ventures understand the need for a blog. Read the full article now

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The Entrepreneur’s Advisor | SEO Analytics and Measuring Success

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As we near the end of the series The Ultimate Checklist for Entrepreneurs, Innovators and Micro-enterprises you should be well on your way to establishing your web presence. But, how do you know if the things you are doing are going to pay off and if you have made the right decisions for your marketing strategy?

Throughout this series, we have continually hammered home that establishing a web presence takes time, perhaps 9 – 24 months. Fortunately, entrepreneurs, innovators, professional practices and new venture owners do not have to wait 2 years before they see the signs of success. There are a number of tools available (free and paid) that will track your progress. Read the full article now

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