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2 Minute Survey - How can I help?
January 3, 2011, 10:31
If you haven't already done so, please take a moment to complete this brief survey. It's only six questions, and should take no more than a minute or two to…
Business Books & More
October 6, 2010, 15:00
Welcome to my store pages and thank you in advance for your support! For Business Books & More at Amazon.com, you may click here. By default, business…
- Books & More @ Amazon
  September 3, 2010, 12:10
  Welcome to my store! Please support this website by making your Amazon.com purchases through this page. By default, business books are shown first. Use the…
- eCommerce Plugins
  September 7, 2010, 13:43
  If your business has a website (and if it doesn't, it should), then these WordPress plugins will help you make money! They present a clean, professional…
Policies
September 8, 2010, 11:10
This is the page containing all the legal stuff and fine print. It's boring to read, but I'd like you to know where I stand on Privacy and Disclosures. You…
- Privacy Policy
  September 8, 2010, 08:51
  This privacy notice discloses the privacy practices for www.JohnLizotte.com. This privacy notice applies solely to information collected by this web site. …
- Affiliate Disclosure
  September 8, 2010, 10:49
  The Federal Trade Commission requires that I disclose any relationship I have between a product manufacturer or service provider when I write about a product…
About Me
June 16, 2010, 17:48
The short (professional) version: I’ve been involved with business development and technical writing for over 15 years. I’ve owned several different…
- Contact Me
  September 7, 2010, 15:10
  Questions? Comments? Suggestions to improve the site? Need a quote? You can contact me several ways: You can use the contact form at the bottom of…
- Services
  December 7, 2011, 15:45
  I offer a wide range of services for hire to the small business community. Each of my projects is custom-tailored and custom-priced after a free consult…
- Testimonials
  June 16, 2010, 17:51
  Here's some comments about the Small Business Roundtable Seminars: "Very good ideas! Thanks for your time & energy." ~Diana…
Media Syndication
January 1, 2012, 18:58
Are you a publisher, editor, or blogger looking for fresh, new business content? Grow Your Business is a syndicated business column sent weekly (every…

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Category: General Business (84)
- Using Opensource Software for E-Commerce at www.OhWowThatsCool.com by: John A. Lizotte
  February 16, 2012, 16:21
  I've always advocated starting new business ventures with as little investment at risk as possible. It makes sense to let the business pay for itself. I've…
- Grow Your Business with new ideas by: John A. Lizotte
  February 11, 2012, 13:57
  (I originally published this article in the Galion Inquirer on February 11, 2012) Are you looking for an idea to help you start your new business? Is your…
- February's Ohio Business Profiles by: John A. Lizotte
  February 6, 2012, 15:03
  Featured companies all minority-owned businesses in Ohio COLUMBUS – Secretary of State Jon Husted today announced that as part of an ongoing effort to…
- Ohio Secretary of State Husted Releases Year-End Filing Figures for New Businesses by: John A. Lizotte
  January 17, 2012, 13:36
  SECRETARY OF STATE HUSTED RELEASES YEAR-END FILING FIGURES FOR NEW BUSINESSES Announces updates to filing forms for companies to make doing business in Ohio…
- The grant writing process by: John A. Lizotte
  January 4, 2012, 07:55
  (I published this article in the Galion Inquirer on January 04, 2012) I think it’s safe to say that most small businesses would love to find grant money,…
- Ohio Dept of Commerce: Guard against investment fraud in 2012 by: John A. Lizotte
  December 22, 2011, 18:17
  OHIO DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE OHIOANS URGED TO BE ON GUARD AGAINST INVESTMENT FRAUD IN 2012 New Year Is Good Time To Set Investing Goals With the New…
- Annual Report of the Office of Economic Research, FY 2011 by: John A. Lizotte
  December 22, 2011, 12:29
  In FY 2011, the Office of Advocacy’s Office of Economic Research (OER) continued to offer timely research on a variety of small business topics, with a…
- Understanding Gross Margin and How it Can Make or Break your Startup by: John A. Lizotte
  December 22, 2011, 07:58
  (Editor's Note: This article written by Caron Beesley appears on www.sba.gov. You can see the original article here. She gets complete credit for the article.…
- The truth about small business grants by: John A. Lizotte
  December 21, 2011, 05:56
  You have probably heard that there is free money out there to be given away to small business owners to spend however they want. This is not necessarily…
- 2012 IRS Standard Mileage Rates by: John A. Lizotte
  December 15, 2011, 10:34
  Source: N-2012-01 (A-2011-40); IR 2011 116 (IR-2010-119) 2012 Cents/Mile Rate Type 2011 Cents/Mile 55.5 Business Miles Driven* 51.0…
- Profit by making holiday shopping easier for your customers by: John A. Lizotte
  December 7, 2011, 11:06
  (I originally published this article in the Galion Inquirer on Dec. 7, 2011) Now that the holiday shopping season is upon us, I thought it might be a good…
- How To Make Lifelong Customers by: John A. Lizotte
  December 7, 2011, 10:17
  (I originally published this article in the Galion Inquirer on Dec. 7, 2011) How many times have you dreaded calling a large company, even for something as…
- Do you have a mentor? by: John A. Lizotte
  December 3, 2011, 10:03
  Last week I travelled three hours to meet with a very successful businessman who I'd never met. His business is publishing print-versions of how-to guides.…
- Are you ready for Entrepreneurship? by: John A. Lizotte
  December 3, 2011, 07:00
  (I originally published this article in the Galion Inquirer on Dec. 3, 2011) In business, just as in life, there are no guarantees. There are many risks…
- Business Branding 101 by: John A. Lizotte
  November 26, 2011, 10:57
  There's quite a bit of confusion with some of my start-up clients when I talk to them about branding their business, so I thought I'd take a few minutes to…
- IRS Form 2290 is Due Nov. 30 by: John A. Lizotte
  November 23, 2011, 13:56
  Reminder for Truckers: Form 2290 is Due Nov. 30 Federal highway use tax returns, usually due Aug. 31, are due Nov. 30, 2011. ###
- Make a Big Difference on Small Business Saturday® by: John A. Lizotte
  November 21, 2011, 14:12
  SBA says shopping at small businesses can have a huge impact on local economy WASHINGTON – As a proud supporter of Small Business Saturday®, a day…
- Important Self-Employment Tax Dates in 2012 by: John A. Lizotte
  November 19, 2011, 15:04
  Knowing what forms to file and when can save you a lot of headaches. According to the IRS, the following dates are important to small business and individual…
- 2011 Standard Mileage Rate Increase by: John A. Lizotte
  July 20, 2011, 16:18
  The standard mileage rate for business miles increased to 55.5 cents a mile July 1. This is an increase of 4.5 cents from the 51 cent rate in effect for the…
- New Site for Writers: ePublishing101.com by: John A. Lizotte
  May 6, 2011, 10:20
  I'm very pleased to announce our latest website for writers and authors: www.ePublishing101.com If you’re trying to learn how to format your print-publi…
- Ohio Businesses Offered Incentives to Reduce Tax Risk by: John A. Lizotte
  March 10, 2011, 15:07
  ODT has launched the Use Tax Education Program (UTEP) as an initiative with two goals: to raise awareness of the use tax and help businesses understand how it…
- Lisa Gansky: The future of business is the "mesh" by: John A. Lizotte
  February 17, 2011, 15:56
  I came across this video on Ted.com. I found Lisa Gansky's ideas to be very interesting in terms of how things in the world of business are changing.…
- 5 Simple Steps to Setting Smart Goals by: Noel Lizotte
  January 25, 2011, 13:32
  The way to accomplish anything is to set a goal. That sounds easy enough, but it seems to be a difficult task for many people. The problem is that they…
- Small Business Grant Basics by: John A. Lizotte
  January 25, 2011, 11:30
  You have probably heard that there is free money out there to be given away to small business owners to spend however they want. This is not necessarily…
- Small Business Grants by: John A. Lizotte
  January 21, 2011, 09:11
  Most small businesses would love to find grant money, but they commonly experience these two big stumbling blocks. Have you ever applied for a grant?
- Improving Regulation and Regulatory Review by: John A. Lizotte
  January 19, 2011, 06:51
  WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today Chief Counsel for Advocacy Winslow Sargeant praised President Obama’s efforts on behalf of small business following the President’s…
- 2011 Self Employment Tax Calendar by: John A. Lizotte
  January 12, 2011, 17:57
  Important tax deadlines for 2011. And don't forget, the standard mileage rate for 2011 is 51 cents.
- One Secret of Success in Business: The Proper Mindset by: John A. Lizotte
  January 9, 2011, 15:04
  A huge part of success in business, especially when you're just starting out, is having the proper mindset for success. If you've been to any of my seminars,…
- 4 Magic Words: How Can I help? by: John A. Lizotte
  January 2, 2011, 17:12
  Most of us have heard those four magic words: How can I help? We've probably all read about them in terms of customer service. They…
- Are You Budgeting for 2011? by: John A. Lizotte
  December 30, 2010, 16:11
  I hope 2010 was a financial success for you! If it wasn't, what steps are you taking to improve your chances in 2011? During the past year, my wife and I…
- New Technology Guide Helps Entrepreneurs Grow Their Small Businesses and Create Jobs by: John A. Lizotte
  December 13, 2010, 12:44
  The U.S. Small Business Administration and Microsoft have teamed up to develop this free, comprehensive guide on how technology can improve the small business…
- Business Planning Tools: 10 Steps to Finding Customers by: John A. Lizotte
  December 13, 2010, 12:14
  This free e-Guide from UPS and SCORE outlines ten basic steps to finding new customers for your business start-up
- One Page Form for Health Care Tax Credit for Small Businesses by: John A. Lizotte
  December 9, 2010, 08:30
  The most immediate benefit of the new law is a tax credit that will help America’s smallest employers and nonprofit organizations (less than 25 full-time…
- 2011 Standard Mileage Rates by: John A. Lizotte
  December 9, 2010, 08:25
  According to a news release from the IRS, beginning Jan. 1 the standard mileage rates for 2011 are: 51 cents per mile for business miles driven, 19 cents per…
- Transactions and Collections – How to Get Paid and Paid on Time by: Business.gov
  November 19, 2010, 09:31
  Making sure your business gets paid on time and as seamlessly as possible is critical to your success and survival. Here are some pointers about setting up…
- Ultimate Guide to Intellectual Property by: Business.gov
  November 16, 2010, 02:05
  If you have a great business idea, you may want to keep it to yourself until you’ve had a chance to learn a little about intellectual property laws. To…
- Don’t Answer That … by: Rachel Mendell
  October 10, 2010, 16:46
  Don’t Answer That – Being Politely Rude I have learned a secret to wise time management – learning the art of being politely rude. Writing for the…
- SBA Implements Higher Maximum Loan Sizes Made Possible by Small Business Jobs Act by: John A. Lizotte
  October 8, 2010, 11:36
  WASHINGTON – On the heels of completing final approvals of loans to nearly 2,000 firms that has been in its loan queue waiting for final approval of the…
- Crawford 20/20 Vision Update by: John A. Lizotte
  October 8, 2010, 10:50
  Last night, October 7, The Crawford 20/20 Vision held a public meeting at Lowe-Volk Park to let everyone know where they're at in the whole "Visioning"…
- One week after signing of Jobs Act, SBA approves nearly 0 million in loans to small businesses by: John A. Lizotte
  October 5, 2010, 18:21
  WASHINGTON – All of the loan applications placed in the U.S. Small Business Administration’s loan queue by small business borrowers have received final…
- Welcome to my Small Business Resource Site! by: John A. Lizotte
  October 5, 2010, 11:45
  This website is an educational and reference tool for small and very small business owners to get information on topics like picking the right structure for…
- Ohio Small Businesses Find Solutions for Pesky and Often Costly Problems by: John A. Lizotte
  September 30, 2010, 09:45
  (COLUMBUS, Ohio) - Approximately 1,500 businesses have used Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray's new program designed to protect them in the marketplace,…
- Free Seminar: How to Start a Business in Ohio by: John A. Lizotte
  September 28, 2010, 14:31
  The Small Business Roundtable is a free seminar explaining how to start a small business in Ohio. The seminar will take place on Oct. 23, from 9-11 a.m. in…
- The Impact of Regulatory Costs on Small Firms by: John A. Lizotte
  September 21, 2010, 09:16
  WASHINGTON, D.C. – Small businesses still face a disproportionate burden when it comes to costs of federal regulations, compared to larger firms according to…
- Attention Central Ohio: Small Business Roundtable Announced by: John A. Lizotte
  September 20, 2010, 16:27
  The Small Business Roundtable, an informal discussion about starting a new business in Ohio, is a FREE event that will cover the topics you need to know to…
- Is it a business, or just a hobby? by: Rachel Mendell
  September 20, 2010, 08:00
  Is it a business or just a hobby? There is a simple way to answer this question – with a question. Are you making any money? If the answer is yes, meaning…
- Free SCORE Webinar: How to Motivate Your Employees by: John A. Lizotte
  September 15, 2010, 09:15
  SCORE is offering another free webinar: How to Motivate Your Employees - Unlock the secrets of how extraordinary leaders motivate. About this webinar: Join…
- Bill to Aid Small Businesses Passes Senate Hurdle by: John A. Lizotte
  September 15, 2010, 08:58
  WASHINGTON—The Senate sprinted ahead Tuesday with a bill Democrats say will help small businesses, including a controversial billion fund designed to…
- Go to the Fair by: Rachel Mendell
  September 12, 2010, 21:15
  Go to the Fair – This is one place small business should be. You may not make it a habit to go to the county fair, or community festivals like the Oktoberfes…
- The New Frontier - Better than the old Verizon by: John A. Lizotte
  September 10, 2010, 09:26
  In July 2010, Frontier Communications took over 26 States of Verizon territory. This is good news for all of us! Frontier came in with the usual blah blah…
- Working moms and scheduling by: Rachel Mendell
  September 6, 2010, 08:38
  I’m too old for stress and life is too short for drama. Moms can use time management to avoid both. The secret to getting things done is setting priorities…
- SBA Urges Public to Plan for Disasters During National Preparedness Month by: John A. Lizotte
  September 1, 2010, 11:09
  WASHINGTON – In conjunction with the five-year anniversary of the devastating Gulf Coast storms of 2005, the U.S. Small Businesses Administration is…
- Washington Firm Named National Minority Small Business of the Year at MED Week 2010 Conference by: John A. Lizotte
  August 29, 2010, 11:45
  WASHINGTON – Patrick L. Hughes, owner and managing member of Hughes Group, LLC, of Lakewood, Wash., was named national Minority Small Business Person of the…
- Small Businesses Won a Record .8 billion in federal contracts in FY 2009 by: John A. Lizotte
  August 29, 2010, 11:41
  WASHINGTON – Small businesses won a record .8 billion in federal prime contracts in Fiscal Year (FY) 2009 (Oct. 1, 2008-Sept. 30, 2009), an increase of…
- SBA Offers Export Matchmaking Event September 20 by: John A. Lizotte
  August 29, 2010, 11:37
  WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Small Business Administration will hold an Export Matchmaker Trade Fair & Conference at the Westin Hotel in Jersey City, N.J., on…
- Got Invention? How to Get Started & Succeed by: John A. Lizotte
  August 24, 2010, 17:41
  What better way to observe National Inventors Month than by chatting with Brian Fried, author of You and Your Big Ideas! and host of Got Invention Radio. Brian…
- Women Winning Contracts: Learn How To Effectively Compete For Contracts by: John A. Lizotte
  August 24, 2010, 17:33
  The Government is the world’s largest purchaser of goods and services. There is no better time to learn the methods to earn your share of contracts. This…
- Some Lessons on How to do Business by: John A. Lizotte
  August 19, 2010, 11:57
  I had a couple things happen to me this week. Some bad, some good. In retrospect, they all gave me one of my "Doink Moments". They are good reminders to me…
- Webinar on SBA Disaster Recovery Assistance For Business Owners by: John A. Lizotte
  August 19, 2010, 10:18
  WASHINGTON – How do you apply for a U.S. Small Business Administration disaster loan? What are the loan limits? Can the SBA disaster loan help with those…
- EPA to Reconsider Final Rule on Stormwater Discharges for Construction Sites by: John A. Lizotte
  August 18, 2010, 11:17
  WASHINGTON, D.C. –Today the Office of Advocacy applauded the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) decision to reexamine its final rule for stormwater…
- Gender and Establishment Dynamics, 2002-2006 by: John A. Lizotte
  August 12, 2010, 17:55
  Gender and Establishment Dynamics, 2002-2006: This report examines the gender characteristics and business dynamics of establishments that were in operation…
- 7 Business Goals for Beginners by: Rachel Mendell
  August 9, 2010, 07:08
  Seven Business Goals for Beginners 1. Know everybody. The writing job at the newspaper was great for meeting people. If I didn’t meet 5-10 new people every…
- Self–Employment: A Career View by: John A. Lizotte
  August 6, 2010, 06:53
  New study finds early exposure to self employment raises the chance of self employment in later career
- August Web Chat: Tips and Advice on Health Care Tax Credits Provided for Small Business Owners by: John A. Lizotte
  August 5, 2010, 11:53
  WASHINGTON – The SBA’s Web Chat will highlight small business health care, with a focus on how the Affordable Care Act will benefit small business owners…
- Tips On How To Become A Better Blogger by: tipsandtricks-hq.com
  August 4, 2010, 05:19
  This is a follow up article for the How do I Start a Blog and Make Money Online series that we have been publishing on this blog to help the newbie’s get…
- Time Management Musings by: Rachel Mendell
  August 2, 2010, 07:37
  Time has once again gotten away from me. This usually happens when huge projects and catastrophes reign for a time. There’s nothing we can do to change what…
- Professional Business Impression on a Budget by: John A. Lizotte
  July 30, 2010, 09:30
  Lately, I’ve talked to several people who have just lost their job and are trying to break into the copywriting business. Money is tight. All of them…
- How do you handle it when freelance work gets slow? by: John A. Lizotte
  July 29, 2010, 09:16
  Every self-employed professional has experienced times when work gets slow. Often, these times immediately follow a large project or projects that took all…
- Make a Change Goal by: Rachel Mendell
  July 27, 2010, 08:03
  Visualize, make a change goal and be at peace or How to deal with change, and lots of it The new boss is coming in today but has already given me assignments…
- SBA Webinar Provides Tips on Testing Your Business Recovery Plan by: John A. Lizotte
  July 22, 2010, 11:49
  WASHINGTON – Once you’ve developed a business continuity plan, it’s a good idea to make sure it works. A successful dry run will reassure your…
- Biz & Kids by: Rachel Mendell
  July 19, 2010, 02:25
  Balance or Survival I just polished off one of those frustrating weeks working moms dread. My daughter was moving out of the house and needed my help on…
- SBA Offers New Podcasts to Help Small Businesses Break into the Global Market by: John A. Lizotte
  July 16, 2010, 10:51
  WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U. S. Small Business Administration is now offering a new set of three export-oriented podcasts offering valuable information on…
- Target Marketing 101 by: John A. Lizotte
  July 14, 2010, 07:00
  It's important to remember that the focus of marketing is people. Many businesses focus on their product or profit. This also leads them into the mistake…
- Marketing Basics: How to get started by: John A. Lizotte
  July 13, 2010, 11:58
  In order for your business to succeed, you must continuously attract and retain a growing base of satisfied customers. This is usually accomplished through…
- How to do a Competitive Analysis by: John A. Lizotte
  July 12, 2010, 06:18
  Today’s business world is a highly competitive, volatile environment, so it is important to understand the competition. Understanding the competition will…
- Getting into the Newspaper by: Rachel Mendell
  July 9, 2010, 19:48
  Yes, it’s true, the newspaper industry has taken a big hit. But you can still work with the paper and now is a great time to check it out. The newspaper is…
- Getting the Newspaper's Attention by: Rachel Mendell
  July 7, 2010, 09:55
  The newspaper is in a state of change, but the media is still a good place to get your name out there. There are two ways you can view the newspaper in respect…
- Bank Credit, Trade Credit or No Credit: Evidence from the Surveys of Small Business Finances by: John A. Lizotte
  June 30, 2010, 13:49
  Office of Advocacy, Small Business Administration The research study, "Bank Credit, Trade Credit or No Credit: Evidence from the Surveys of Small Business…
- Research Contracting Opportunities – Office of Advocacy by: John A. Lizotte
  June 30, 2010, 10:38
  The Office of Advocacy’s mission includes providing research documenting the status of small businesses and the impact of important trends on them. Areas of…
- Contest: Win a Free Press Release. How did your business pay it forward? by: John A. Lizotte
  June 29, 2010, 14:33
  This contest is short and sweet. Tell me how your business truly helped someone without expecting anything in return. Post your answer here. I'll pick…
- Grow Your Business With These Free Services Part 1 by: John A. Lizotte
  June 27, 2010, 13:03
  Small business owners should be taking advantage of all the free services offered to help them grow their business without impacting their expenditures. I…
- New First Mortgage Loan Poolers Will Jump-Start Secondary Market For SBA 504 Loans, Make Credit More Available by: John A. Lizotte
  June 24, 2010, 12:14
  SBA NEWS RELEASE Press Office *************** New First Mortgage Loan Poolers Will Jump-Start Secondary Market For SBA 504 Loans, Make Credit More Available ***…
- Have We Given Up Our Freedom? by: John A. Lizotte
  June 23, 2010, 13:00
  When asked, most freelance professionals and other small business owners will say that flexibility and the freedom to set their own hours was a very big part…
- How did you start your business? by: John A. Lizotte
  June 23, 2010, 10:51
  There are two schools of thought when it comes to starting a brand new business. One model says find what you like to do, then build a business around it. The…
Category: Online Business (9)
- Do you need a website to market your small business? by: John A. Lizotte
  January 19, 2012, 14:24
  Are you thinking about starting your online business in 2012, or adding an online presence or webstore to your existing business? As my way of saying thank…
- Profit by making holiday shopping easier for your customers by: John A. Lizotte
  December 7, 2011, 11:06
  (I originally published this article in the Galion Inquirer on Dec. 7, 2011) Now that the holiday shopping season is upon us, I thought it might be a good…
- Fight eBook Piracy with PDF Stamper by: John A. Lizotte
  March 16, 2011, 09:26
  If you're a writer, or you're selling information products like eBooks on your website, then you might want to read this article. I've often thought about…
- Creating My First WordPress Website by: Noel Lizotte
  January 23, 2011, 13:43
  Admin's Note: My wife just put up her very first WordPress website, and she wanted to share her experiences. You can check it out at www.ApronFreeCooking.com…
- 7 Steps to Profiting from Niche Affiliate Adsense Sites with WordPress by: tipsandtricks-hq.com
  December 25, 2010, 03:50
  I’ve turned into quite a fan of Google Adsense. Here is a way that anyone can make money online without having to sell anything. And given that selling on…
- Discounted Web Hosting with DreamHost by: John A. Lizotte
  December 20, 2010, 09:01
  Looking for webhosting? I've worked with DreamHost to set up a couple of discounts for you. Take your choice of a free extra domain name registration, a free…
- Recap of Google AdWords Basics – Improve Your Ad Performance by: tipsandtricks-hq.com
  December 10, 2010, 14:30
  Meet David. David is 28, he recently started an online T-Shirt selling business. He was looking for ways to promote his site to increase sales. Everyone told…
- Starting and Growing an Online Business: An Entrepreneur’s Checklist by: Business.gov
  November 18, 2010, 06:09
  Of course, an online business is merely a vehicle for the product or service you are selling. So starting a Web-based business – and making it a success –…
- New Rules for Collecting Sales Tax Over the Internet by: Business.gov
  November 14, 2010, 02:52
  Several states are now requiring sales tax collection for online businesses that use affiliate marketers. Whether you use affiliates, or are an affiliate…
Category: Sales and Marketing (23)
- Do you need a website to market your small business? by: John A. Lizotte
  January 19, 2012, 14:24
  Are you thinking about starting your online business in 2012, or adding an online presence or webstore to your existing business? As my way of saying thank…
- Profit by making holiday shopping easier for your customers by: John A. Lizotte
  December 7, 2011, 11:06
  (I originally published this article in the Galion Inquirer on Dec. 7, 2011) Now that the holiday shopping season is upon us, I thought it might be a good…
- How To Make Lifelong Customers by: John A. Lizotte
  December 7, 2011, 10:17
  (I originally published this article in the Galion Inquirer on Dec. 7, 2011) How many times have you dreaded calling a large company, even for something as…
- Marketers committing business suicide by ignoring 50+ consumers, expert asserts by: John A. Lizotte
  November 28, 2011, 14:20
  Targeting that market could boost sales significantly, says ICAA CEO Colin Milner Vancouver, BC – Boomers and their parents are over 110 million strong.…
- WordPress Affiliate Platform Plugin by: John A. Lizotte
  December 1, 2010, 00:04
  If you sell any type of products, services or memberships from your website, then you might want to consider using the power of affiliate marketing to get…
- 10 Tips to Getting Publicity for your Business by: Business.gov
  November 12, 2010, 13:49
  You don’t need a degree in public relations to effectively publicize business to the press. And you don’t need a huge marketing budget either. What…
- Small Business Financing Advice by: John A. Lizotte
  November 5, 2010, 10:28
  In any case, if you expect to sell someone on your idea, you better be prepared. I came across this TED.com video by David S. Rose. Rose has garnered…
- Free SCORE Webinar: 7 Ways to Maximize Your Profits by: John A. Lizotte
  September 20, 2010, 10:23
  SCORE continues to offer great (and free!) online training opportunities. They are announcing their latest free webinar: 7 Ways to Maximize Your Profits.
- Go to the Fair by: Rachel Mendell
  September 12, 2010, 21:15
  Go to the Fair – This is one place small business should be. You may not make it a habit to go to the county fair, or community festivals like the Oktoberfes…
- Protect Your eBooks with PDF Stamper by: John A. Lizotte
  September 7, 2010, 16:27
  If you’re a writer, or you’re selling information products like eBooks on your website, then you might want to read this article. I’ve often thought…
- Small Businesses Won a Record .8 billion in federal contracts in FY 2009 by: John A. Lizotte
  August 29, 2010, 11:41
  WASHINGTON – Small businesses won a record .8 billion in federal prime contracts in Fiscal Year (FY) 2009 (Oct. 1, 2008-Sept. 30, 2009), an increase of…
- SBA Offers Export Matchmaking Event September 20 by: John A. Lizotte
  August 29, 2010, 11:37
  WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Small Business Administration will hold an Export Matchmaker Trade Fair & Conference at the Westin Hotel in Jersey City, N.J., on…
- Got Invention? How to Get Started & Succeed by: John A. Lizotte
  August 24, 2010, 17:41
  What better way to observe National Inventors Month than by chatting with Brian Fried, author of You and Your Big Ideas! and host of Got Invention Radio. Brian…
- Women Winning Contracts: Learn How To Effectively Compete For Contracts by: John A. Lizotte
  August 24, 2010, 17:33
  The Government is the world’s largest purchaser of goods and services. There is no better time to learn the methods to earn your share of contracts. This…
- Some Lessons on How to do Business by: John A. Lizotte
  August 19, 2010, 11:57
  I had a couple things happen to me this week. Some bad, some good. In retrospect, they all gave me one of my "Doink Moments". They are good reminders to me…
- SBA Expands Outreach to Small Business Owners, Establishes Alliance with CompTIA to Increase Small Business Awareness by: John A. Lizotte
  August 6, 2010, 07:35
  WASHINGTON, D.C. – An agreement that will strengthen outreach efforts and expand small business development opportunities for small businesses in the…
- Professional Business Impression on a Budget by: John A. Lizotte
  July 30, 2010, 09:30
  Lately, I’ve talked to several people who have just lost their job and are trying to break into the copywriting business. Money is tight. All of them…
- How do you handle it when freelance work gets slow? by: John A. Lizotte
  July 29, 2010, 09:16
  Every self-employed professional has experienced times when work gets slow. Often, these times immediately follow a large project or projects that took all…
- SBA Offers New Podcasts to Help Small Businesses Break into the Global Market by: John A. Lizotte
  July 16, 2010, 10:51
  WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U. S. Small Business Administration is now offering a new set of three export-oriented podcasts offering valuable information on…
- Target Marketing 101 by: John A. Lizotte
  July 14, 2010, 07:00
  It's important to remember that the focus of marketing is people. Many businesses focus on their product or profit. This also leads them into the mistake…
- Marketing Basics: How to get started by: John A. Lizotte
  July 13, 2010, 11:58
  In order for your business to succeed, you must continuously attract and retain a growing base of satisfied customers. This is usually accomplished through…
- How to do a Competitive Analysis by: John A. Lizotte
  July 12, 2010, 06:18
  Today’s business world is a highly competitive, volatile environment, so it is important to understand the competition. Understanding the competition will…
- Getting into the Newspaper by: Rachel Mendell
  July 9, 2010, 19:48
  Yes, it’s true, the newspaper industry has taken a big hit. But you can still work with the paper and now is a great time to check it out. The newspaper is…
Category: Doink Moments (13)
- How To Make Lifelong Customers by: John A. Lizotte
  December 7, 2011, 10:17
  (I originally published this article in the Galion Inquirer on Dec. 7, 2011) How many times have you dreaded calling a large company, even for something as…
- Lisa Gansky: The future of business is the "mesh" by: John A. Lizotte
  February 17, 2011, 15:56
  I came across this video on Ted.com. I found Lisa Gansky's ideas to be very interesting in terms of how things in the world of business are changing.…
- One Secret of Success in Business: The Proper Mindset by: John A. Lizotte
  January 9, 2011, 15:04
  A huge part of success in business, especially when you're just starting out, is having the proper mindset for success. If you've been to any of my seminars,…
- Recharge yourself with this six minute break. by: John A. Lizotte
  December 18, 2010, 08:20
  Tired? Stressed out? Burned out? Take the next six minutes to forget about your problems and let your sense of wonder marvel at what can be accomplished.…
- Have you lost your Muchness? by: Rachel Mendell
  December 9, 2010, 06:49
  After watching the new Alice In Wonderland, released last year, I was amazed at the timeliness of its message. Like Alice, we have lost our Muchness. We have…
- Doink Moment: The Wooden Bowl by: John A. Lizotte
  November 12, 2010, 12:41
  Making a 'living' is not the same thing as making a 'life.' If you focus on your family, your friends, the needs of others, your work and doing the very best…
- 1000 Marbles by: John A. Lizotte
  November 3, 2010, 14:56
  I'm not sure who the author of this post is. I've had it for many years. My thanks to the unknown writer. It's called 1000 Marbles. How many do you…
- You Control Your Own Destiny by: John A. Lizotte
  November 1, 2010, 17:06
  What holds people back from achieving their goals of losing weight, or personal finance, or relationships? Once you get beyond a certain point, it's almost…
- Finishing by: Rachel Mendell
  October 25, 2010, 14:00
  Last year I lived my 50th year on this earth and began to realize, I’m most likely halfway through it, or less, and projects sit unfinished in draws, files,…
- The New Frontier - Better than the old Verizon by: John A. Lizotte
  September 10, 2010, 09:26
  In July 2010, Frontier Communications took over 26 States of Verizon territory. This is good news for all of us! Frontier came in with the usual blah blah…
- Some Lessons on How to do Business by: John A. Lizotte
  August 19, 2010, 11:57
  I had a couple things happen to me this week. Some bad, some good. In retrospect, they all gave me one of my "Doink Moments". They are good reminders to me…
- Contest: Win a Free Press Release. How did your business pay it forward? by: John A. Lizotte
  June 29, 2010, 14:33
  This contest is short and sweet. Tell me how your business truly helped someone without expecting anything in return. Post your answer here. I'll pick…
- Have We Given Up Our Freedom? by: John A. Lizotte
  June 23, 2010, 13:00
  When asked, most freelance professionals and other small business owners will say that flexibility and the freedom to set their own hours was a very big part…
Category: SBA News (101)
- SBA Webinar Series Marks National Entrepreneurship Week, Feb. 18-25 by: John A. Lizotte
  February 17, 2012, 14:19
  WHAT: The U.S. Small Business Administration will host a series of webinars in recognition of the sixth annual National Entrepreneurship Week. The emphasis…
- SBA Live Web Chat Will Focus on How to Start a New Business by: John A. Lizotte
  February 6, 2012, 11:25
  Advice and Tips on Starting a Business Offered In SBA’s February Web Chat Thursday, February 16, 2012, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., ET WASHINGTON –…
- National Small Business Week Event Set for May by: John A. Lizotte
  February 2, 2012, 14:11
  SBA to Honor Small Businesses at National Small Business Week May 20-22 in Washington, D.C. Event Features Awards, Forums and the Naming of National Small…
- SBA/Agility Offer Webinar on Small Business Crisis Communications by: John A. Lizotte
  February 1, 2012, 10:59
  Are you Ready to be an Effective Communicator during a Crisis? Get Tips on Disaster Planning During Free SBA/Agility Webinar WASHINGTON – Because…
- Small Business GDP: Update 2002-2010 by: John A. Lizotte
  February 1, 2012, 06:53
  U.S. gross domestic product (GDP) is the market value of the goods and services produced by labor and property located in the United States. This research…
- SBA Launches e200/Emerging Leaders Initiative in 27 Cities by: John A. Lizotte
  January 31, 2012, 12:04
  Entrepreneur Training Initiative Sparks Small Business Growth, Job Creation WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration kicked off its 2012…
- Apps for Entrepreneurs Challenge Winners Announced by SBA by: John A. Lizotte
  January 27, 2012, 12:04
  by Sean Greene, SBA Official Recently, the SBA asked how we could use apps to put customized tools directly in the hands of entrepreneurs and small business…
- 2011 Small Business Profiles for the States and Territories by: John A. Lizotte
  January 26, 2012, 12:06
  The economic condition of small businesses in the United States is captured in the Small Business Profiles. The profile shows that small businesses are key…
- Making Government Work Better for Entrepreneurs and Small Business Owners by: John A. Lizotte
  January 19, 2012, 12:49
  by Karen Mills, SBA Official Today was an important day for America's small businesses. President Obama asked Congress for the authority to reorganize and…
- SBA Program Helps to Bridge the Small Business Gap by: John A. Lizotte
  January 17, 2012, 13:11
  WASHINGTON – The U.S. Small Business Administration’s national network of Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) plays an essential role in the…
- Women-Owned Small Business Federal Contract Program Request For Comments by: John A. Lizotte
  January 12, 2012, 15:31
  Women-Owned Small Business Federal Contract Program Interim final rule; request for comments. The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is requesting…
- New Online Course Introduced for Native American Small Business Owners by: John A. Lizotte
  January 6, 2012, 14:58
  WASHINGTON – Native American entrepreneurs have a new tool to help determine if they’re ready for business ownership and to help them get started. Native…
- SBA/Agility Webinar on Business Continuity Lessons Learned in 2011's Natural Disasters by: John A. Lizotte
  January 6, 2012, 09:58
  What Did We Learn From 2011’s Natural Disasters? Disaster Planning Tips Discussed During Free Webinar Hosted by SBA and Agility Recovery Solutions WASHI…
- .5-Billion Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program for Small R&D Firms Extended 6 Years by: John A. Lizotte
  January 5, 2012, 15:32
  by Karen Mills, SBA Official Last week, President Obama signed a bill reauthorizing the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business…
- SBA Seeks Small Business Nominees for SBIR/STTR R&D Programs by: John A. Lizotte
  December 27, 2011, 15:22
  SBA Accepting Nominations for Small Business Innovation Research Awards 2012 SBIR Tibbetts Awards and SBIR Hall of Fame Awards to be presented in April WA…
- Annual Report of the Office of Economic Research, FY 2011 by: John A. Lizotte
  December 22, 2011, 12:29
  In FY 2011, the Office of Advocacy’s Office of Economic Research (OER) continued to offer timely research on a variety of small business topics, with a…
- SBA Names Winners in Small Business Mobile Apps Challenge by: John A. Lizotte
  December 20, 2011, 09:50
  SBA-backed Competition Yields Cash Prizes for Winners, Seven New Tools WASHINGTON – A new electronic application that quickly and efficiently finds loans,…
- SBA-Agility Webinar on Small Business Disaster Preparedness by: John A. Lizotte
  December 7, 2011, 01:48
  Are Your Leadership Skills Enough to Lead Your Company Through a Crisis? Get Tips During Free Webinar Hosted by SBA and Agility Recovery Solutions WASHI…
- SBA’s Web Chat to Focus on Tax Essentials For Small Business Owners by: John A. Lizotte
  December 7, 2011, 00:31
  Thursday, December 15, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., EST WASHINGTON – With the end of the 2011 tax year right around the corner, small business owners can help…
- SBA’s Disaster Assistance Lending Marks Billion Milestone by: John A. Lizotte
  November 30, 2011, 11:06
  Since 1953 the SBA has approved more than 1.9 million loans to U.S. Residents and Businesses WASHINGTON – Emergency lending by the U.S. Small Business…
- Make a Big Difference on Small Business Saturday® by: John A. Lizotte
  November 21, 2011, 14:12
  SBA says shopping at small businesses can have a huge impact on local economy WASHINGTON – As a proud supporter of Small Business Saturday®, a day…
- November Web Chat Focuses on Native American Small Business Opportunities by: John A. Lizotte
  November 16, 2011, 16:47
  Wednesday, November 23, 2011, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., ET WASHINGTON – In recognition of National Native American Heritage Month, SBA’s November web…
- SBA Helps Veterans Start, Grow and Expand Small Businesses by: John A. Lizotte
  November 9, 2011, 13:58
  Entrepreneurship Boot Camp for Disabled Veterans Expands to Eighth School WASHINGTON – With thousands of service men and women returning from wars in Iraq…
- Five Small Business Exporters Split ,000 in Awards by: John A. Lizotte
  November 7, 2011, 15:00
  WASHINGTON – SteelMaster Buildings, a company in Virginia Beach, Va., that designs and builds prefabricated steel buildings for a variety of industries, is…
- SBA Kicks Off Young Entrepreneur Series, Events Slated for Five Cities by: John A. Lizotte
  November 3, 2011, 09:17
  Five-city tour offers young people advice and tools to start and grow businesses WASHINGTON – The White House and the U.S. Small Business Administration…
- SBA/Agility Disaster Preparedness Webinar for November by: John A. Lizotte
  November 2, 2011, 15:20
  WASHINGTON – Businesses everywhere are now operating on limited resources. Yet the survival of your company rests – particularly when faced with a disaster…
- SBA Awards Grants to Support Small Business Teaming by: John A. Lizotte
  September 23, 2011, 14:20
  Five-year pilot program will help small businesses work together to grow and create jobs WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)…
- Free Web Chat 9/29 -- Disaster Recovery for Business Owners: An Inside View by: John A. Lizotte
  September 23, 2011, 13:27
  Disaster Recovery Tips and Advice Offered for Homeowners and Businesses Thursday, September 29, 2011, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., ET WASHINGTON…
- Industry Clusters Get Funding by: John A. Lizotte
  September 23, 2011, 13:24
  New Obama Administration Initiative to Spur Job Creation and Accelerate Economic Growth in 20 Regions across the Country. 16 Federal agencies come together…
- SBA/Agility Webinar: Survivor Panel—Real World Lessons Learned by: John A. Lizotte
  September 23, 2011, 11:43
  Business Owners to Share Post-Disaster Survivor Tips During SBA & Agility Recovery Solutions Free Webinar WASHINGTON – Any crisis in a disaster…
- SBA & MBDA Recognize Minority Entrepreneurs and Promote Small Business Growth Strategies During MED Week 2011 by: John A. Lizotte
  September 21, 2011, 12:51
  WASHINGTON –“Emerging Industries & Markets: A Blueprint for Success” will be the focus of the 29th annual National Minority Enterprise Development…
- August Disaster Preparedness Webinar Will Focus on Using Social Media to Help Recovery by: John A. Lizotte
  August 5, 2011, 11:31
  SBA & Agility Recovery Solutions Host Free Webinar on Social Media Strategies for Business Disaster Recovery WASHINGTON – A major disaster has…
- SBA Names 20 Community Lenders for New Loan Pilot by: John A. Lizotte
  August 4, 2011, 13:46
  20 First Community lending organizations selected to start making loans up to 0,000 under new Intermediary Lending Pilot Program WASHINGTON, D.C. –…
- SBA Licenses First Impact Investment Fund in Michigan by: John A. Lizotte
  July 26, 2011, 14:38
  State of Michigan, Dow Chemical Company, SBA Form Partnership To Help MI Small Businesses Grow WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration…
- SBA Offers Web Chat on Building a Home-Based Business by: John A. Lizotte
  July 20, 2011, 11:44
  SBA’s July Web Chat Offers Tips and Advice on Growing a Home-Based Business Thursday, July 28, 2011, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. EDT WASHINGTON –…
- SBA Offers Webinar on Disaster Recovery Best Practices by: John A. Lizotte
  July 13, 2011, 16:31
  WASHINGTON – Find out what business owners learned after nearly losing their companies to small scale disasters like a sprinkler system malfunction or…
- June SBA Web Chat Features Small Business Person of the Year from Rhode Island by: John A. Lizotte
  June 8, 2011, 12:57
  WASHINGTON – The SBA’s Web Chat will feature 2011 Rhode Island Small Business Person of the Year Kathleen Devlin, owner of All About Home Care LLC in…
- Free Online Tool from SBA Helps Small Businesses Develop an Export Business Plan by: John A. Lizotte
  June 8, 2011, 10:55
  WASHINGTON – Small businesses interested in starting or expanding sales of their goods and services overseas have access to a new, free online tool that will…
- Factors Affecting Entrepreneurship among Veterans by: John A. Lizotte
  May 11, 2011, 09:53
  We know from previous Advocacy-sponsored research and more than three decades of data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, that year in and year out veterans…
- Three Hispanic-Owned Small Businesses to be Recognized During National Small Business Week by: John A. Lizotte
  May 11, 2011, 09:10
  Three Hispanic-Owned Small Businesses to be Recognized During National Small Business Week WASHINGTON –Hispanic-owned small businesses from Florida, New…
- SBA/Agility Webinar for May Features Hurricane Forecast, Preparedness Tips by: John A. Lizotte
  May 5, 2011, 10:37
  WASHINGTON – The devastating effects of a hurricane extends beyond the coastal areas where the storms land. In recent years, we’ve seen how the impact of…
- SBA Approves First Six Lenders for Community Advantage Pilot Program by: John A. Lizotte
  April 30, 2011, 14:23
  WASHINGTON – The U.S. Small Business Administration has approved an initial group of six community-based, mission-focused lenders to start accepting and…
- March Web Chat on Contracting for Women-Owned Small Businesses by: John A. Lizotte
  March 24, 2011, 08:58
  WASHINGTON – Are you a woman business owner seeking federal contracts? The U.S. Small Business Administration’s March web chat will focus on a new…
- State Small Business of the Year Winners Announced by: John A. Lizotte
  March 23, 2011, 07:30
  WASHINGTON – Small Business Person of the Year winners from 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and Guam will converge on…
- SBA Proposes Increase in Size Standards To Expand Eligibility for Small Business Programs by: John A. Lizotte
  March 16, 2011, 10:44
  WASHINGTON – A proposed rule published today for comment in The Federal Register by the U.S. Small Business Administration would adjust the size definition…
- National Small Business Week Set for May 18-20 by: John A. Lizotte
  March 14, 2011, 15:16
  WASHINGTON – The nation’s top entrepreneurs will be honored at the U.S. Small Business Administration’s National Small Business Week events May 18-20 in…
- SBA Disaster Preparedness Webinar Is March 15 by: John A. Lizotte
  March 7, 2011, 11:17
  WASHINGTON – In the aftermath of flooding, wildfires, earthquakes and man-made calamities, how does the U.S. Small Business Administration determine which…
- SBA Offers Jobs Act Grants Available for Promoting Trade, Exports by: John A. Lizotte
  February 24, 2011, 10:18
  WASHINGTON – Beginning March 1, states can apply for grants from the U.S. Small Business Administration to support efforts to increase exporting by small…
- SBA Launches Startup America Entrepreneurial Mentor Corps by: John A. Lizotte
  February 17, 2011, 10:45
  WASHINGTON – The U.S. Small Business Administration today launched an initiative to mobilize members of the current generation of successful business owners…
- SBA Launches Temporary Program for Commercial Real Estate Refinancing by: John A. Lizotte
  February 17, 2011, 10:38
  WASHINGTON, D.C. – Small businesses facing maturity of commercial mortgages or balloon payments before Dec. 31, 2012, may be able to refinance their mortgage…
- Small Firm Lending, 2009-2010: Harbingers of Growth by: John A. Lizotte
  February 11, 2011, 10:22
  WASHINGTON, D.C. –Lending to small firms by U.S. financial institutions continued to decline, but began to stabilize in some loan size categories over the…
- SBA Lending Initiatives for Underserved Communities Launch on Feb. 15 by: John A. Lizotte
  February 10, 2011, 11:27
  WASHINGTON – Lenders who participate in the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Preferred Lender Program can approve loans through the agency’s new…
- SBA and Agility Recovery Solutions to Host Small Business Disaster Recovery Year-In-Review Webinar by: John A. Lizotte
  February 7, 2011, 11:37
  WASHINGTON – Small business owners can participate in a discussion on the major disaster events that caused business interruptions in 2010 during a free…
- SBA Re-launches Dealer Floor Plan Pilot Loan Program by: John A. Lizotte
  February 4, 2011, 11:18
  WASHINGTON – A pilot loan program aimed at increasing access to inventory financing for auto, boat, RV and other dealerships will be re-launched Tuesday…
- SBA Announces Contracting Program For Women-Owned Small Businesses by: John A. Lizotte
  February 3, 2011, 21:13
  WASHINGTON – Women-owned small businesses can begin taking steps to participate in a new federal contracting program on Friday, Feb. 4, the U.S. Small…
- Report Examining the Small Business Economy in 2009 by: John A. Lizotte
  January 27, 2011, 10:22
  The 2010 edition of The Small Business Economy documents the 2008 recession’s effects on small business as well as the changing economy at the end of 2009.…
- SBA Expands ‘e200’ Emerging Leaders Initiative by: John A. Lizotte
  January 25, 2011, 16:40
  WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Small Business Administration will expand the e200 Emerging Leaders executive-level training initiative to eight new cities and…
- SBA Delivers Jobs Act Grants to SBDCs in Six States by: John A. Lizotte
  January 24, 2011, 20:22
  The first six of a series of grants to Small Business Development Centers around the country to expand access to programs to help entrepreneurs start or grow…
- Disaster Preparedness Webinars by: John A. Lizotte
  January 12, 2011, 10:43
  Small business owners have an opportunity to get tips on business continuity planning in 2011 through a series of free webinars hosted by the U.S. Small…
- Jobs Act Supported More Than Billion in SBA Lending to Small Businesses in Just Three Months by: John A. Lizotte
  January 3, 2011, 14:01
  WASHINGTON – Today, SBA Administrator Karen Mills announced that as of Dec. 31 the agency had approved more than .3 billion in loan guarantees which…
- SBA Unveils New Website and Launches SBA Direct by: John A. Lizotte
  December 21, 2010, 11:40
  As part of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s mission to ensure that small business owners and entrepreneurs have access to accurate, timely and…
- SBA Announces Two New Programs to Boost Lending to Underserved Markets by: John A. Lizotte
  December 20, 2010, 07:43
  With small business owners and entrepreneurs in traditionally underserved communities continuing to face challenges accessing capital, the U.S. Small Business…
- New Technology Guide Helps Entrepreneurs Grow Their Small Businesses and Create Jobs by: John A. Lizotte
  December 13, 2010, 12:44
  The U.S. Small Business Administration and Microsoft have teamed up to develop this free, comprehensive guide on how technology can improve the small business…
- New Site: Six Steps to Exporting Success by: John A. Lizotte
  November 19, 2010, 12:30
  WASHINGTON – Small businesses interested in exporting now have a new online tool to help them tap into the global marketplace to grow their business.…
- SBA Expands Entrepreneurship Boot Camp for Vets. Announces Two New Programs for Women Vets, Guard, Reservists and Families by: John A. Lizotte
  November 11, 2010, 10:47
  WASHINGTON – With thousands of service men and women returning from wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, the U.S. Small Business Administration and Syracuse…
- U.S. Census Bureau Annual Employment Data Updated for 2007 by: John A. Lizotte
  November 1, 2010, 08:51
  U.S. Census Bureau annual employment size of firm data (partially funded by the Office of Advocacy) on firm births, deaths and job creation has been updated…
- SBA Web Chat Will Focus on Regulatory Fairness for Small Business Owners by: John A. Lizotte
  October 20, 2010, 18:47
  WASHINGTON – Small business owners, who feel they are subject to excessive or unfair federal enforcement actions, like repetitive audits or investigations,…
- SBA Growth Capital Program Provides Record .59 Billion in Financing for Small Businesses in FY10 by: John A. Lizotte
  October 14, 2010, 10:58
  WASHINGTON – At a time when capital was scarce for small business, financing from the U.S. Small Business Administration’s growth capital program increased…
- SBA Implements Higher Maximum Loan Sizes Made Possible by Small Business Jobs Act by: John A. Lizotte
  October 8, 2010, 11:36
  WASHINGTON – On the heels of completing final approvals of loans to nearly 2,000 firms that has been in its loan queue waiting for final approval of the…
- Statement of SBA’s Chief Counsel for Advocacy Winslow Sargeant on expanded reporting requirements by: John A. Lizotte
  October 7, 2010, 10:27
  “I am surprised and disappointed by Senator Snowe’s portrayal of the Office of Advocacy’s actions regarding the expanded IRS Form 1099 reporting…
- SBA Finalizes Revisions of Size Standards To Expand Opportunities for Small Businesses by: John A. Lizotte
  October 6, 2010, 13:29
  WASHINGTON – The U.S. Small Business Administration published today a package of revised size definitions for three broad commercial sectors affecting…
- SBA Awards Million in PRIME Grants to Help MicroEntrepreneurs Grow their Businesses and Create Jobs by: John A. Lizotte
  October 5, 2010, 18:27
  WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ninety-two nonprofit organizations from around the country received million in grants from the U.S. Small Business Administration to…
- One week after signing of Jobs Act, SBA approves nearly 0 million in loans to small businesses by: John A. Lizotte
  October 5, 2010, 18:21
  WASHINGTON – All of the loan applications placed in the U.S. Small Business Administration’s loan queue by small business borrowers have received final…
- SBA Releases Final Women-Owned Small Business Rule to Expand Access to Federal Contracting Opportunities by: John A. Lizotte
  October 4, 2010, 15:16
  WASHINGTON – With the publication today of a final rule in the Federal Register, the U.S. Small Business Administration will begin implementation of its…
- Recovery Loan Incentives Spurred Continued Rebound in SBA Lending in FY2010 by: John A. Lizotte
  October 4, 2010, 13:57
  WASHINGTON – Loans guaranteed by the U.S. Small Business Administration to small businesses and entrepreneurs continued to rebound in fiscal year 2010 as a…
- First Two 504 First Mortgage Loan Pools Assembled, Ready to be Sold on Secondary Market by: John A. Lizotte
  September 29, 2010, 11:20
  WASHINGTON – Bank of America and United Midwest Savings Bank have become the first financial institutions to assemble SBA 504 first mortgage pools to be sold…
- Cash Flow Management for Business Owners The Focus of September’s Web Chat by: John A. Lizotte
  September 27, 2010, 10:45
  WASHINGTON – The SBA’s monthly web chat will highlight advice and information on how small businesses can effectively manage cash flow. Participants can…
- The Impact of Regulatory Costs on Small Firms by: John A. Lizotte
  September 21, 2010, 09:16
  WASHINGTON, D.C. – Small businesses still face a disproportionate burden when it comes to costs of federal regulations, compared to larger firms according to…
- SBA Announces Grants for 'Innovative Economies' Clusters by: John A. Lizotte
  September 20, 2010, 15:09
  WASHIINGTON – SBA Administrator Karen Mills announced today the U.S. Small Business Administration’s support for 10 regional economic development and job…
- The Role of Small Business in Economic Development of the US: From the End of the Korean War (1953) to the Present by: John A. Lizotte
  September 13, 2010, 07:57
  A working paper, The Role of Small Business in Economic Development of the United States: From the End of the Korean War (1953) to the Present, authored by…
- Global Entrepreneurship and the United States by: John A. Lizotte
  September 9, 2010, 09:01
  How does the United States compare to other nations in the field of entrepreneurship? A paper released today by the Office of Advocacy titled Global Entrepreneu…
- SBA High-impact Entrepreneurship Outlook: Finance and Innovation Create Jobs by: John A. Lizotte
  September 7, 2010, 16:42
  Mark your calendar and come prepared to participate with the SBA’s Office of Advocacy October 14 on Capitol Hill for a symposium on how and what kinds of…
- SBA Urges Public to Plan for Disasters During National Preparedness Month by: John A. Lizotte
  September 1, 2010, 11:09
  WASHINGTON – In conjunction with the five-year anniversary of the devastating Gulf Coast storms of 2005, the U.S. Small Businesses Administration is…
- Washington Firm Named National Minority Small Business of the Year at MED Week 2010 Conference by: John A. Lizotte
  August 29, 2010, 11:45
  WASHINGTON – Patrick L. Hughes, owner and managing member of Hughes Group, LLC, of Lakewood, Wash., was named national Minority Small Business Person of the…
- Small Businesses Won a Record .8 billion in federal contracts in FY 2009 by: John A. Lizotte
  August 29, 2010, 11:41
  WASHINGTON – Small businesses won a record .8 billion in federal prime contracts in Fiscal Year (FY) 2009 (Oct. 1, 2008-Sept. 30, 2009), an increase of…
- SBA Offers Export Matchmaking Event September 20 by: John A. Lizotte
  August 29, 2010, 11:37
  WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Small Business Administration will hold an Export Matchmaker Trade Fair & Conference at the Westin Hotel in Jersey City, N.J., on…
- Women Winning Contracts: Learn How To Effectively Compete For Contracts by: John A. Lizotte
  August 24, 2010, 17:33
  The Government is the world’s largest purchaser of goods and services. There is no better time to learn the methods to earn your share of contracts. This…
- Webinar on SBA Disaster Recovery Assistance For Business Owners by: John A. Lizotte
  August 19, 2010, 10:18
  WASHINGTON – How do you apply for a U.S. Small Business Administration disaster loan? What are the loan limits? Can the SBA disaster loan help with those…
- 10 Small Businesses vie for National Minority Small Business Person of the Year by: John A. Lizotte
  August 19, 2010, 08:29
  WASHINGTON – The U.S. Small Business Administration will host a mentor-protégé small business matchmaking session Aug. 23 just prior to the 28th annual…
- EPA to Reconsider Final Rule on Stormwater Discharges for Construction Sites by: John A. Lizotte
  August 18, 2010, 11:17
  WASHINGTON, D.C. –Today the Office of Advocacy applauded the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) decision to reexamine its final rule for stormwater…
- Cleveland SBA: August Newsletter Available by: John A. Lizotte
  August 16, 2010, 12:05
  Highlights of the Cleveland SBA August 2010 Newsletter are: 1. Loan Report, 2. Small Business Workshops Held Around SBA Cleveland, 3. SBA Cleveland…
- Gender and Establishment Dynamics, 2002-2006 by: John A. Lizotte
  August 12, 2010, 17:55
  Gender and Establishment Dynamics, 2002-2006: This report examines the gender characteristics and business dynamics of establishments that were in operation…
- SBA, Russian Ministry Join Forces to Strengthen Economic Ties and Support SMEs in Both Countries by: John A. Lizotte
  August 10, 2010, 11:25
  WASHINGTON – The U.S. Small Business Administration and the Ministry of Economic Development of the Russian Federation have agreed to work together to…
- SBA Expands Outreach to Small Business Owners, Establishes Alliance with CompTIA to Increase Small Business Awareness by: John A. Lizotte
  August 6, 2010, 07:35
  WASHINGTON, D.C. – An agreement that will strengthen outreach efforts and expand small business development opportunities for small businesses in the…
- Self–Employment: A Career View by: John A. Lizotte
  August 6, 2010, 06:53
  New study finds early exposure to self employment raises the chance of self employment in later career
- Revamped SBA.gov will deliver essential information and services to small business owners by: John A. Lizotte
  July 29, 2010, 13:49
  WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Small Business Administration announced today that a complete redesign of its website, SBA.gov, will launch this fall. The new…
- SBA Webinar Provides Tips on Testing Your Business Recovery Plan by: John A. Lizotte
  July 22, 2010, 11:49
  WASHINGTON – Once you’ve developed a business continuity plan, it’s a good idea to make sure it works. A successful dry run will reassure your…
- SBA Offers New Podcasts to Help Small Businesses Break into the Global Market by: John A. Lizotte
  July 16, 2010, 10:51
  WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U. S. Small Business Administration is now offering a new set of three export-oriented podcasts offering valuable information on…
- SBA’s Patriot Express Loan Initiative Delivers Nearly 0 Million to 6,000 Vets and Military Community by: John A. Lizotte
  July 1, 2010, 11:55
  SBA NEWS RELEASE Press Office SBA’s Patriot Express Loan Initiative Delivers Nearly 0 Million to 6,000 Vets and Military Community Release Date: July 1,…
- New First Mortgage Loan Poolers Will Jump-Start Secondary Market For SBA 504 Loans, Make Credit More Available by: John A. Lizotte
  June 24, 2010, 12:14
  SBA NEWS RELEASE Press Office *************** New First Mortgage Loan Poolers Will Jump-Start Secondary Market For SBA 504 Loans, Make Credit More Available ***…
- Marie Johns Confirmed As SBA Deputy Administrator by: John A. Lizotte
  June 22, 2010, 11:34
  SBA NEWS RELEASE Press Office *************** Marie Johns Confirmed As SBA Deputy Administrator *************** Release Date: June 22, 2010 Contact: Hayley…
Category: WordPress (19)
- 7 Steps to Profiting from Niche Affiliate Adsense Sites with WordPress by: tipsandtricks-hq.com
  December 25, 2010, 03:50
  I’ve turned into quite a fan of Google Adsense. Here is a way that anyone can make money online without having to sell anything. And given that selling on…
- WordPress FAQ: Finding Free WordPress Themes by: weblogtoolscollection.com
  December 17, 2010, 09:00
  With theme malware on the rise, many users are left wondering where the safest place to find free WordPress themes is, or how to protect themselves from…
- Theme Malware Anatomy by: John A. Lizotte
  December 11, 2010, 12:20
  Jeff Chandler posted this write-up about the danger of using free WordPress themes downloaded from the net. I'm posting a short excerpt and embedding the…
- 100-Plus WP Plugins List Available by: John A. Lizotte
  December 1, 2010, 15:07
  WordPress is one of the most popular blogging platforms around. There are thousands of plugins available to make it do just about anything you can imagine.…
- WordPress Affiliate Platform Plugin by: John A. Lizotte
  December 1, 2010, 00:04
  If you sell any type of products, services or memberships from your website, then you might want to consider using the power of affiliate marketing to get…
- Playing In PayPal’s Sandbox by: tipsandtricks-hq.com
  November 20, 2010, 08:30
  Hello, is this thing on? Many of us who have, or are in the process of launching, e-commerce sites have wondered about this at one time or another. The most…
- Stress Management Tips for Online Shop Admins by: tipsandtricks-hq.com
  October 11, 2010, 06:03
  I received the following question from one of my WP Membership Plugin customers the other night. I decided to write a post on this as I think this will equally…
- Choosing Hosting for Multiple WordPress Sites by: tipsandtricks-hq.com
  September 14, 2010, 08:57
  Creating a network of blogs or sites is one good strategy to earn dependable online income. However, managing multiple sites naturally demand far greater…
- Protect Your eBooks with PDF Stamper by: John A. Lizotte
  September 7, 2010, 16:27
  If you’re a writer, or you’re selling information products like eBooks on your website, then you might want to read this article. I’ve often thought…
- 10 Plugins to Improve the Usability of WordPress Blogs by: tipsandtricks-hq.com
  September 4, 2010, 02:35
  WordPress is a quality platform that many of us use. It is very popular and has much to offer. In fact, there are almost too many options in terms of plugins…
- WordPress Video Lightbox Plugin – Display Videos and Images in a Fancy Lightbox Overlay by: tipsandtricks-hq.com
  August 20, 2010, 03:23
  The WordPress Video Lightbox plugin allows you to embed videos on a page using lightbox overlay display similar to the one shown below. This plugin can be used…
- The Correct Way to Use AWeber Integration by: tipsandtricks-hq.com
  August 14, 2010, 03:02
  One of my customers for the WordPress membership plugin asked me the following question this morning: My friend’s AWeber account got suspended because he…
- 7 Advantages to Using PayPal to Buy Online by: tipsandtricks-hq.com
  August 11, 2010, 07:37
  PayPal is one of the largest online payment processors in the world. After rising to prominence through its partnership with Ebay, online merchants all across…
- Database Recovery Techniques by: tipsandtricks-hq.com
  July 28, 2010, 03:40
  Preventing data loss is one of the most critical issues involved in managing database systems. Data can be lost as a result of many different problems:…
- Affiliate Link Manager Plugin – Revolutionize Your Affiliate Marketing by: tipsandtricks-hq.com
  July 17, 2010, 04:33
  The Affiliate Link Manager plugin allows you to automatically convert specific keywords from your blog posts and pages into your affiliate links. It also…
- bbCaptcha – A Working reCAPTCHA plugin for bbPress Forum by: tipsandtricks-hq.com
  July 16, 2010, 21:29
  Recently I started to get a lot of spam bot signup on my Tips and Tricks HQ forum. This forum is powered by bbPress so I started to look for a bbPress plugin…
- 10 Tips for Self Employed People to Stay Organized & Productive by: tipsandtricks-hq.com
  July 14, 2010, 07:26
  If you are self-employed and regularly work from home, then you might sometimes find it difficult to stay organized and productive. When you work for a…
- Can You Make Money from Affiliate Marketing? If so How? by: tipsandtricks-hq.com
  July 8, 2010, 05:00
  This is a follow up article for the “How do I Start a Blog and Make Money Online” series that we have been publishing on this blog to help the newbie’s…
- 10 Tips for Writing an Autoresponse Email by: tipsandtricks-hq.com
  July 1, 2010, 04:40
  If you are using an Autoresponder service (eg. AWeber, GetResponse, MailChimp etc) then chances are that you will be writing auto-response emails that will get…
Category: Getting Started (28)
- Grow Your Business with new ideas by: John A. Lizotte
  February 11, 2012, 13:57
  (I originally published this article in the Galion Inquirer on February 11, 2012) Are you looking for an idea to help you start your new business? Is your…
- Do you need a website to market your small business? by: John A. Lizotte
  January 19, 2012, 14:24
  Are you thinking about starting your online business in 2012, or adding an online presence or webstore to your existing business? As my way of saying thank…
- SCORE Live Webinar: The Easy Business Plan by: John A. Lizotte
  December 7, 2011, 10:39
  The Easy Business Plan, Featuring Richard Hall, SCORE Mentor and Author A FREE, LIVE Webinar Presented by SCORE Thursday, 12/15 at 1pm ET/ 10am…
- Are you ready for Entrepreneurship? by: John A. Lizotte
  December 3, 2011, 07:00
  (I originally published this article in the Galion Inquirer on Dec. 3, 2011) In business, just as in life, there are no guarantees. There are many risks…
- Business Branding 101 by: John A. Lizotte
  November 26, 2011, 10:57
  There's quite a bit of confusion with some of my start-up clients when I talk to them about branding their business, so I thought I'd take a few minutes to…
- Do I need an EIN for my new business? by: John A. Lizotte
  November 19, 2011, 14:58
  (Author's Note: I originally published this article in the Galion Inquirer on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2011) An Employer Identification Number (EIN) is an…
- Derek Sivers: How to start a movement by: John A. Lizotte
  March 5, 2011, 21:05
  This video from TED.com is short. Only about 3 minutes. But it's worth watching. Why? Because it talks about the guts to stand up on your own and do what…
- Small Business Grant Basics by: John A. Lizotte
  January 25, 2011, 11:30
  You have probably heard that there is free money out there to be given away to small business owners to spend however they want. This is not necessarily…
- Creating My First WordPress Website by: Noel Lizotte
  January 23, 2011, 13:43
  Admin's Note: My wife just put up her very first WordPress website, and she wanted to share her experiences. You can check it out at www.ApronFreeCooking.com…
- New Technology Guide Helps Entrepreneurs Grow Their Small Businesses and Create Jobs by: John A. Lizotte
  December 13, 2010, 12:44
  The U.S. Small Business Administration and Microsoft have teamed up to develop this free, comprehensive guide on how technology can improve the small business…
- Business Planning Tools: 10 Steps to Finding Customers by: John A. Lizotte
  December 13, 2010, 12:14
  This free e-Guide from UPS and SCORE outlines ten basic steps to finding new customers for your business start-up
- Small Business Guide for Veterans by: Business.gov
  November 17, 2010, 01:56
  There are a number of programs and services from the government and non-profit organizations specifically designed to help veterans start and grow their…
- How a Simple Business Plan can Get you from A to Z, and Navigate all Things In-Between by: Business.gov
  November 15, 2010, 07:11
  It’s doubtful that no two words in an entrepreneur’s vocabulary are procrastinated over more than these two: “Business Planning”. But…
- Small Business Financing Advice by: John A. Lizotte
  November 5, 2010, 10:28
  In any case, if you expect to sell someone on your idea, you better be prepared. I came across this TED.com video by David S. Rose. Rose has garnered…
- SBA Implements Higher Maximum Loan Sizes Made Possible by Small Business Jobs Act by: John A. Lizotte
  October 8, 2010, 11:36
  WASHINGTON – On the heels of completing final approvals of loans to nearly 2,000 firms that has been in its loan queue waiting for final approval of the…
- SBA Awards Million in PRIME Grants to Help MicroEntrepreneurs Grow their Businesses and Create Jobs by: John A. Lizotte
  October 5, 2010, 18:27
  WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ninety-two nonprofit organizations from around the country received million in grants from the U.S. Small Business Administration to…
- One week after signing of Jobs Act, SBA approves nearly 0 million in loans to small businesses by: John A. Lizotte
  October 5, 2010, 18:21
  WASHINGTON – All of the loan applications placed in the U.S. Small Business Administration’s loan queue by small business borrowers have received final…
- Free Seminar: How to Start a Business in Ohio by: John A. Lizotte
  September 28, 2010, 14:31
  The Small Business Roundtable is a free seminar explaining how to start a small business in Ohio. The seminar will take place on Oct. 23, from 9-11 a.m. in…
- Attention Central Ohio: Small Business Roundtable Announced by: John A. Lizotte
  September 20, 2010, 16:27
  The Small Business Roundtable, an informal discussion about starting a new business in Ohio, is a FREE event that will cover the topics you need to know to…
- Is it a business, or just a hobby? by: Rachel Mendell
  September 20, 2010, 08:00
  Is it a business or just a hobby? There is a simple way to answer this question – with a question. Are you making any money? If the answer is yes, meaning…
- Bill to Aid Small Businesses Passes Senate Hurdle by: John A. Lizotte
  September 15, 2010, 08:58
  WASHINGTON—The Senate sprinted ahead Tuesday with a bill Democrats say will help small businesses, including a controversial billion fund designed to…
- SCORE Webinar: How to Really Start Your Own Business by: John A. Lizotte
  September 8, 2010, 09:44
  SCORE announces new webinar: How To Really Start Your Own Business Event information: Date/Time: Tuesday, September 14th Noon Eastern Fee: No Charge Sign…
- Got Invention? How to Get Started & Succeed by: John A. Lizotte
  August 24, 2010, 17:41
  What better way to observe National Inventors Month than by chatting with Brian Fried, author of You and Your Big Ideas! and host of Got Invention Radio. Brian…
- 7 Business Goals for Beginners by: Rachel Mendell
  August 9, 2010, 07:08
  Seven Business Goals for Beginners 1. Know everybody. The writing job at the newspaper was great for meeting people. If I didn’t meet 5-10 new people every…
- Professional Business Impression on a Budget by: John A. Lizotte
  July 30, 2010, 09:30
  Lately, I’ve talked to several people who have just lost their job and are trying to break into the copywriting business. Money is tight. All of them…
- Marketing Basics: How to get started by: John A. Lizotte
  July 13, 2010, 11:58
  In order for your business to succeed, you must continuously attract and retain a growing base of satisfied customers. This is usually accomplished through…
- SBA’s Patriot Express Loan Initiative Delivers Nearly 0 Million to 6,000 Vets and Military Community by: John A. Lizotte
  July 1, 2010, 11:55
  SBA NEWS RELEASE Press Office SBA’s Patriot Express Loan Initiative Delivers Nearly 0 Million to 6,000 Vets and Military Community Release Date: July 1,…
- SCORE Webinar: How to Really Start Your Own Business by: John A. Lizotte
  June 29, 2010, 08:45
  SCORE announces new webinar: How To Really Start Your Own Business Event information: Date/Time: Tuesday, July 13th Noon Eastern Fee: No Charge Sign Up…
Category: Reviews and Interviews (6)
- Find Investors: InvestEngine.com by: John A. Lizotte
  March 8, 2011, 09:20
  There's a new site in town and it's called InvestEngine.com. I'd like to tell you a little bit about it, because I think it's a great idea. Maybe we can help…
- Book Review: Enchantment, by Guy Kawasaki by: John A. Lizotte
  March 8, 2011, 08:45
  Enchantment: The Art of Changing Hearts, Minds, and Actions Let me start by saying that once I started this book, I could not put it down. I read…
- WordPress Affiliate Platform Plugin by: John A. Lizotte
  December 1, 2010, 00:04
  If you sell any type of products, services or memberships from your website, then you might want to consider using the power of affiliate marketing to get…
- Book Review: Who Cares? Creating a Culture of Service in Your Business by: John A. Lizotte
  November 5, 2010, 09:21
  This week I got an interesting book from the library. Who Cares? Creating a Culture of Service in Your Business, written by Scott A. Brown. This short (196…
- Interview: Shoeboxed.com’s Mike Tooley by: John A. Lizotte
  August 9, 2010, 07:20
  Mike Tooley from Shoeboxed.com was kind enough to let me interview him recently. For those of you that aren’t familiar with them yet, Shoeboxed.com is the…
- Review: Free Accounting with Outright.com by: John A. Lizotte
  July 26, 2010, 10:51
  Small business owners should be taking advantage of all the free services offered to help them grow their business without impacting their expenditures. I…
Category: Training and Events (7)
- New Online Course Introduced for Native American Small Business Owners by: John A. Lizotte
  January 6, 2012, 14:58
  WASHINGTON – Native American entrepreneurs have a new tool to help determine if they’re ready for business ownership and to help them get started. Native…
- SCORE Live Webinar: The Easy Business Plan by: John A. Lizotte
  December 7, 2011, 10:39
  The Easy Business Plan, Featuring Richard Hall, SCORE Mentor and Author A FREE, LIVE Webinar Presented by SCORE Thursday, 12/15 at 1pm ET/ 10am…
- SBA/Agility Webinar for May Features Hurricane Forecast, Preparedness Tips by: John A. Lizotte
  May 5, 2011, 10:37
  WASHINGTON – The devastating effects of a hurricane extends beyond the coastal areas where the storms land. In recent years, we’ve seen how the impact of…
- SBA and Agility Recovery Solutions to Host Small Business Disaster Recovery Year-In-Review Webinar by: John A. Lizotte
  February 7, 2011, 11:37
  WASHINGTON – Small business owners can participate in a discussion on the major disaster events that caused business interruptions in 2010 during a free…
- Small Business Grants by: John A. Lizotte
  January 21, 2011, 09:11
  Most small businesses would love to find grant money, but they commonly experience these two big stumbling blocks. Have you ever applied for a grant?
- Disaster Preparedness Webinars by: John A. Lizotte
  January 12, 2011, 10:43
  Small business owners have an opportunity to get tips on business continuity planning in 2011 through a series of free webinars hosted by the U.S. Small…
- SBA’s Experts Offer Advice on Business Expansion in November Online Web Chat by: John A. Lizotte
  November 25, 2010, 11:24
  WASHINGTON – The U.S. Small Business Administration’s November web chat will offer advice to entrepreneurs looking to grow or expand their businesses. If…
Category: Humor (7)
- Gasoline Humor by: John A. Lizotte
  March 18, 2011, 07:48
- It could be worse by: John A. Lizotte
  January 28, 2011, 14:52
  This is true whatever business you're in. LOL
- LOL by: John A. Lizotte
  January 28, 2011, 14:48
  I love this one as much as my wife hates it. LOL.
- Just do it... by: John A. Lizotte
  January 28, 2011, 14:41
  Just go for it. Start your business already. Feck'em if they can't take a joke, right? lol
- Does this remind you of your last seminar? lol by: John A. Lizotte
  December 30, 2010, 07:56
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- Were you on this conference call? by: John A. Lizotte
  December 10, 2010, 09:27
  Most of us have been there...lol
- Don't be this guy! (humor) by: John A. Lizotte
  December 10, 2010, 09:23
  Ok ok...I know video marketing is the thing to do right now, but please...don't be this guy. lol.
Category: Tax Information (16)
- Important Federal Tax Dates for March 2012 by: John A. Lizotte
  February 20, 2012, 10:06
  Thu 1 Farmers and Fisherman: File 2011Form 1040 and pay any tax due. However, you have until Apr 17 to file if you paid your 2011 estimated tax…
- Important Federal Tax Dates for February 2012 by: John A. Lizotte
  January 20, 2012, 10:03
  Wed 1 Deposit payroll tax for payments on Jan 25-27 if the semiweekly deposit rule applies. Fri 3 Deposit payroll tax for payments on Jan 28-31…
- Ohio Sales Tax Due January 23, 2012 by: John A. Lizotte
  January 6, 2012, 11:26
  Just a reminder to those folks filing Ohio State Sales Tax: Filing of returns with the Ohio Department of Taxation is due by January 23, 2012. The good…
- Ohio Dept of Taxation Hall of Fame Nominations by: John A. Lizotte
  January 6, 2012, 09:45
  The Ohio Department of Taxation in partnership with the Ohio Chamber of Commerce is inviting you to nominate candidates for the Ohio Tax Hall of Fame. The…
- New Tax Guide Helps People Save on Their 2011 Taxes by: John A. Lizotte
  December 21, 2011, 16:35
  WASHINGTON — Taxpayers can get the most out of various recovery tax benefits and get a jump on preparing their 2011 federal income tax returns by consulting…
- 2012 IRS Standard Mileage Rates by: John A. Lizotte
  December 15, 2011, 10:34
  Source: N-2012-01 (A-2011-40); IR 2011 116 (IR-2010-119) 2012 Cents/Mile Rate Type 2011 Cents/Mile 55.5 Business Miles Driven* 51.0…
- Important Federal Tax Dates for January 2012 by: John A. Lizotte
  December 11, 2011, 10:02
  Fri 6 Deposit payroll tax for payments on Jan 1-3 if the semiweekly deposit rule applies. Tue 10 Employers: Employees are required to report to…
- SBA’s Web Chat to Focus on Tax Essentials For Small Business Owners by: John A. Lizotte
  December 7, 2011, 00:31
  Thursday, December 15, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., EST WASHINGTON – With the end of the 2011 tax year right around the corner, small business owners can help…
- IRS Form 2290 is Due Nov. 30 by: John A. Lizotte
  November 23, 2011, 13:56
  Reminder for Truckers: Form 2290 is Due Nov. 30 Federal highway use tax returns, usually due Aug. 31, are due Nov. 30, 2011. ###
- Important Self-Employment Tax Dates in 2012 by: John A. Lizotte
  November 19, 2011, 15:04
  Knowing what forms to file and when can save you a lot of headaches. According to the IRS, the following dates are important to small business and individual…
- Do I need an EIN for my new business? by: John A. Lizotte
  November 19, 2011, 14:58
  (Author's Note: I originally published this article in the Galion Inquirer on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2011) An Employer Identification Number (EIN) is an…
- Ohio Businesses Offered Incentives to Reduce Tax Risk by: John A. Lizotte
  March 10, 2011, 15:07
  ODT has launched the Use Tax Education Program (UTEP) as an initiative with two goals: to raise awareness of the use tax and help businesses understand how it…
- 2011 Self Employment Tax Calendar by: John A. Lizotte
  January 12, 2011, 17:57
  Important tax deadlines for 2011. And don't forget, the standard mileage rate for 2011 is 51 cents.
- One Page Form for Health Care Tax Credit for Small Businesses by: John A. Lizotte
  December 9, 2010, 08:30
  The most immediate benefit of the new law is a tax credit that will help America’s smallest employers and nonprofit organizations (less than 25 full-time…
- New Rules for Collecting Sales Tax Over the Internet by: Business.gov
  November 14, 2010, 02:52
  Several states are now requiring sales tax collection for online businesses that use affiliate marketers. Whether you use affiliates, or are an affiliate…
- August Web Chat: Tips and Advice on Health Care Tax Credits Provided for Small Business Owners by: John A. Lizotte
  August 5, 2010, 11:53
  WASHINGTON – The SBA’s Web Chat will highlight small business health care, with a focus on how the Affordable Care Act will benefit small business owners…