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The Arrival of Sales Tax on Amazon Purchases in Colorado
Colorado recently became one of 28 states required to pay sales tax on purchases made on Amazon. The gigantic online retailer used to famously side-step sales taxes, but as needed distribution centers were opened in additional states to fulfill orders and delivery demand, Amazon agreed to apply the tax.
U.S. Privacy Policy Laws and Do Not Track
Most websites offer a privacy policy, but did you know that few states have any laws regulating privacy policies of private entities? Nebraska and Pennsylvania consider any false or misleading statements in privacy policies illegal under their deceptive and fraudulent...
Deconstructing Payroll Taxes for Your Small Business
If your small business employs people, no matter how few, you’re required to withhold payroll taxes from their paychecks and pay federal, state, and local taxes.
Full-strength Beer and Wine: Why Aren’t They in My Local Grocery Store?
Yet even though Colorado is one of the top states in the nation when it comes to craft and micro brews — just take a look at how breweries have sprung up like summer dandelions in Denver, Boulder, and the surrounding areas — the laws around selling beer higher than 3.2% alcohol by weight in grocery stores is still in effect.
Paying Quarterly Taxes for Your Small Business
Estimated tax payments are usually owed if you expect to pay $1000 or more when you file your return. These payments are based on a quarterly schedule established by the IRS, who prefers that individuals and small businesses pay taxes almost as quickly as they earn income.
Federal Deadlines for Filing Your Business Taxes
Now that we’re a month in to 2016, let’s review important tax payment deadlines you need to be aware of if you’re running a small business. Congress changed some deadlines this year, so these are the new dates for 2016.
“The Best We Can Be” — Up Your Ante with a Mentor
Think about it: a mentor has already arrived at the place you’re dreaming of going and has the potential to take you on a journey you never could have imagined. He or she can give you encouragement or kickstart you in a direction and then continue to inspire you as you move forward.
Your Business Start-up To-Do List: How to Begin
If you’re ready to start your business, you’re already in possession of an idea you think will succeed. The next thing on your Business Start-up To-Do List is research the market. Does your idea solve a problem, fulfill a need, or offer something desirable?
Is Now a Good Time for You to Start a Business?
Jumping in with both feet to a new business takes commitment. Do a gut check: are you passionate about your idea? Do you believe in it so deeply that it will carry you through the long hours and lean times in the start-up phase? Your business concept doesn’t matter as much as your belief in it.
Your Small Business and Social Responsibility
In a previous post, we discussed how to craft an elevator pitch for your business or even for yourself. The key is to come up with a simple but powerful way to describe what problem you solve and how that can really make a difference.
Chet Baker
Rick Davis
What Are the Different Types of SBA Loans?
What Are the Different Types of SBA Loans? One of the most important steps in starting your small business is securing capital to finance your initial outlays for your location, stock, fixtures, equipment, and more. Starting capital can also cover operating expenses...
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