We all seem to procrastinate on our income taxes. I think the IRS realizes this, so they offer an automatic extension for filing, as long as you apply for it. Your tax preparer can file for the extension, or you can do it yourself. Ryan Thompson, co-founder of FileLater.com, sent me an introduction of his…
But longtime observers know, “The Google” starts and acquires lots of products (and products that were actually features) that never really catch on. Google products fail, in other words. All the time. But that’s okay. You’re not learning if you’re not failing.Rex Hammock New to SmallBizSurvival.com? Take the Guided Tour. Like what you see? Get…
Each Friday, I open the Brag Basket for the weekend. It’s designed as a fun place for you to share your projects and accomplishments. But you can also cheer for other people, give shout outs, congratulate, and even give someone a well-deserved pat on the back. The Brag Basket is open for everyone, whether from…
Jon looked at the spilled coffee, jumped up, fetched paper towels and began cleaning up. Ten minutes before, all seven people in the circle had been talking about store appearance. One person was talking about employees who stand around talking. Another told of being required to carry a rag, so he could front, face, and…
External hard drives are my new favorite tool for small businesses. Last year, I bought a Western Digital My Book. It cost me under $100, and it’s small enough to carry around to my various computers. This one holds 500 gb, and that’s more than enough for me, even with my digital photography habit. The…
Here’s the reader question of the day: “In accounting, how do you post a land purchase?” Of course, I promptly turned this over to Maesz, our resident accounting expert. Here’s her reply: This is for a pure land purchase — no buildings, fences, wells, etc (technically these must be assigned value at purchase and then…
Lauren Coley offered me a chance to review the Brother MFC-6490CW. It’s a very business like multifunction printer, scanner and fax. One thing caught my attention: 11″x17″ printing and scanning. So I said yes. I tested this one a bit more than the other printers I’ve done, because the printer goes back to Brother as…
Each Friday, I open the Brag Basket for the weekend. It’s designed as a fun place for you to share your projects and accomplishments. But you can also cheer for other people, give shout outs, congratulate, and even give someone a well-deserved pat on the back. The Brag Basket is open for everyone, whether from…
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