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BEGINNERS ESSENTIALS

Beginners Essentials Access to Capital, Money, Capital...no matter how you name it, Cash can be your business's lifeblood.

 content arrow New Business Checklist: STEP 1
 content arrow Self-Assessment Checklist; Are YOU ready?
PLANNING - PUT IT ON PAPER

Planning - Put It On Paper Got a great idea? How do you really expect to run your business if you haven't taken the time to write your plan and really think about your design?

 content arrow Preparing Your Business Plan
 content arrow Create Your Business Plan NOW! (Free MBDA Tool)
BUSINESS FORMATION

Business Formation S vs. C Corporations, LLC and more, deal structuring, intellectual property licensing and protection.

 content arrow Laws That Apply
 content arrow How do Corporations Work? How About Financing Them?
 content arrow What are the Advantages and Disadvantages of a Partnership?
 content arrow What should I consider when choosing a surety bonding? What should I consider when choosing a surety bonding company? Company?
 content arrow How do I develop operational procedures and policies?
 content arrow Legal Structure & Its Implications
 content arrow Partnership
 content arrow Corporation
 content arrow Sole Proprietorship
 content arrow Limited Liability Corporation (LLC)
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FINANCE

Finance Many entrepreneurs would say that their finances were only fair to poor. We’re here to help you best structure the financial aspects of your business.
In-depth financial information can be found on our Financing Page.

 content arrow Alternative Financing Solutions
 content arrow Free Internet Course: Start A Business
 content arrow Cash Management Tools
 content arrow Debt/Money from Personal Resources
MARKETING

Marketing Marketing 101: Learn how to get start marketing your business, ideas and services.
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The process of planning and executing the conception, pricing, promotion, and distribution of goods, services, and ideas to create exchanges that satisfy individual and organisation objectives.

 content arrow Strategy Traps To Avoid
 content arrow Buying Behaviors
 content arrow Identification of Customers/Consumers
 content arrow Developing a Company Image and Brand
 content arrow Elements to Consider in Developing an Advertising Plan
 content arrow Additional Marketing Opportunities – Complementary Product/Service Lines
 content arrow Elements to Consider in Developing an Advertising Plan
 content arrow Advertising on A Budget
EMPLOYEES

Employees Employees add another layer of complexity to your business that requires careful consideration and planning.

 content arrow Finding the Right Employee for Your Business
 content arrow Hiring Temps and Contractors to Fill Staffing Needs
 content arrow Tips on How to Successfully Interview Job Candidates
 content arrow Using Consumer Reports - Practical Cases
 content arrow Using Consumer Reports: What Employers Need to Know
 content arrow Examples of Employees vs. Independent Contractor
 content arrow Important Requirements When Hiring Employees
 content arrow Employee or Independent Contractor?
E-COMMERCE

E-Commerce Are you ready to perform transactions electronically? Do you know what's involved?
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Electronic Commerce refers to the general exchange of goods and services via the Internet.

 content arrow Getting Started with Electronic Commerce
 content arrow Comparing Business Hosts
 content arrow How Do I Put My Business On Line?
 content arrow What is it and Why is E-Commerce Important to Me?
 content arrow Checklist for Require Skills
 content arrow Assessing Hosting Services
 content arrow E-Commerce Readiness Self-Assessment
 content arrow E-Commerce FAQ
 content arrow Payment Processing Options
 content arrow Getting a Merchant Account
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E-COMMERCE SYNDICATED NEWS HEADLINES

E-Commerce articles Read articles on E-Commerce business strategies, news headlines, commentary and issues from syndicated sources all around the world. Please note all content is linked offsite and provided as an informational service only within MBDA.gov.

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 content arrow Intel Puts 4 GHz Processor on Back Burner
Backing away from a promised processor-speed milestone, Intel yesterday said it would not release a 4 GHz version of its Pentium 4 processor for personal computers early next year as had been planned. Intel did not give specific reasons for the decision to redirect engineering staff away from pushing the clock speed of the Pentium 4 higher.
 content arrow IT Workers' Pay Expected To Rise Up to 15 Percent
Salaries of information technology workers will climb as much as 15 percent in the next three years, significantly driving up the cost of managing IT infrastructure for large enterprises, according to a report. The Stamford, Connecticut-based Meta Group said in its annual IT Staffing and Compensation Guide that salaries are set to rise between 10 and 15 percent through 2007.
 content arrow Is Your Company IPO Material?
Have you ever dreamed about taking your company public -- the relative ease of raising capital, the ability to use your company's stock to buy other businesses, and the liquidity of your own shares so that you can "cash out" when you are ready? This all sounds good, and it is. But not every business is meant to be publicly traded.
 content arrow Stocks Up for Day But Close Down for the Week
Stocks posted measured gains today to close out the week on Wall Street, after a strong retail sales report and reassuring comments from Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan about the impact of oil prices on the U.S. economy. The Dow gained 38.93 points, or 0.39 percent, to finish the week at 9,933.38. The Nasdaq climbed 8.48 points, or 0.45 percent.
 content arrow Greenspan Says Oil Prices Not Problem for Economy
This year's surge in energy prices is likely to have far less of an impact on the economy than the oil shocks of the 1970s, Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan said today. Greenspan predicted that the global economy will adjust to the recent surge in prices, which has seen oil topping US$50 per barrel, by boosting energy exploration and production and by increasing fuel efficiency.
 content arrow Samsung Electronics' Q3 Profit Rises, But Growth Slows
Samsung Electronics, the world's largest manufacturer of computer memory chips, said today third-quarter net income rose 46.2 percent on rising demand for flash-memory chips. Net income rose to 2.68 trillion won (US$2.34 billion) from 1.83 billion won (US$1.60 million) on the year prior, the company said in a statement.
 content arrow Sprint To Cut 700 Jobs, Devalue Assets
Sprint said today it will cut up to 700 jobs, write down the value of its traditional phone network and spend less money marketing standalone long-distance service. The company said it will announce the size of its asset writedown October 19, when it posts third-quarter results.
 content arrow Starbucks To Add Kiosks Where Customers Can Burn CDs
How about some jazz with that java? Starbucks yesterday announced it will add computer kiosks in stores in Austin, Texas and Seattle where customers can burn music CDs for about US$10 while waiting for their Frappuccino.
 content arrow Google Desktop Escalates Search Engine Wars
In its first major innovation since its August IPO, Google has launched a desktop search engine tool that allows users to search personal computer files at the same speed they "google" the Web. The new application throws the gauntlet directly in Microsoft's front court.
 content arrow Alliance Urges Vendors To Delay Next-Generation Wi-Fi
A leading wireless networking industry group is warning vendors not to push ahead too fast on the next generation of Wi-Fi technology, a faster version that will enable a host of new features. The Wi-Fi Alliance said it would not certify features based on the 802.11n standards being developed by the Institute for Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) until the IEEE's standards are complete.

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