Wednesday March 17, 2010

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A boss at a small firm should explain the company's goals right when a new employee starts.
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In Focus

In Focus: Making Money Off Sunshine

Thanks to some government incentives, solar-panel businesses like NYPV in New York City are thriving.

The Agenda

The Credit Crunch

We take a look at the issues impacting small businesses and offer entrepreneurs advice on how to stay afloat during the financial crisis. Read more...

Taxes

Insurance Tax Breaks for Self-Employed Individuals

How to claim this otherwise hard-to-get health-care deduction.

In Focus

Attention Business Owners!

Think your small business would make a good In Focus? Send us an email at: Editors@smsmallbiz.com

Capital

A Silver Lining for Small-Business Financing?

Experts say money may be coming back to the market but not at pre-downturn levels.

Best Practices

Shake-Up in the Boardroom

Some firms seek inspiration, as well as savings, by conducting meetings at other companies' offices.

Taxes

Tax Tips: A Tip for Small-Business Owners

Don't forget about the depreciation write-off on new equipment.

Capital

Venture-Capital Firms Struggle

The tech bubble burst left much of the venture-capital industry intact, but is now going through a brutal culling.

Best Practices

Get Back in the Black

Here are four strategies to help struggling entrepreneurs dig out of debt.

In Focus

In Focus: Recycling Pays Off for an Entrepreneur

Municipalities hire RecycleBank to encourage residents to waste less.

Taxes

Are Your Books in Order?

Who doesn’t want to avoid tax-time headaches? Here are some soothing small business organizational tips.