Small Business Blog by Janet Attard

Google Friend Connect

Mon, 12 May 2008 12:15:05 -0500

According to Channel Web, and several other news sources, Google is expected to jump into the social networking frey with a new offering called friend connect. The new service, which will reportedly allow any website to set up a social network just by adding a small bit of code to their site, is expected to be announced today....

Rising energy costs hit small businesses hardest

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 20:45:01 -0500

The US Small Business Administration (SBA) Office of Advocacy released a study today showing what most small businesses already know- that they're getting scorched by rising energy costs. According to the study, the small manufacturing and small commercial sectors top the list of burdened industries, on an energy cost per value of industry shipments and an energy cost per sales basis....

Internet Sales Tax Law in New York

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 18:07:43 -0500

NY legislature has passed a bill that would cause businesses with NY affiliates to have to collect and remit NY State sales tax even if the business isn't located in NY.

Google Introduces Free Ad Manager

Sat, 15 Mar 2008 22:32:23 -0500

Google announces free Ad Manager software

Why Boulder, Colorado, Rocks

Sat, 08 Mar 2008 23:06:28 -0500

Lost camera is found and returned thanks to the great people in Boulder, Colorado.

Unmotivated employees or unreasonable expectations?

Fri, 07 Mar 2008 12:37:54 -0500

How reasonable are your expectations about what your employees should do for your company?

Duplicate Content and SEO

Mon, 25 Feb 2008 18:24:30 -0500

Will Google penalize you for duplicate content if your content gets syndicated or distributed to other sites?

FMLA Labor Law Posters

Fri, 22 Feb 2008 13:17:41 -0500

Watch out for misleading mail and email about changes in the FMLA and federal labor law posters

Affiliates and Tax Liability

Wed, 13 Feb 2008 16:20:18 -0500

New York Governor Spitzer wants out-of-state companies to collect and remit New York state sales tax if they have affiliates in New York who link to them from their websites.

Tax-Time Scams

Thu, 31 Jan 2008 21:43:54 -0500

Most consumers dread tax time. But there are individuals who look on tax time as yet another opportunity to bilk unsuspecting consumers. In fact, the IRS is already hearing about scams involving the yet to be passed tax rebate program! To avoid falling victim to tax scams, take the time to read this article on tax scams. Then be sure to alert other people you know to watch out for the scams....

Reduce gasoline costs

Fri, 25 Jan 2008 12:10:48 -0500

Driving a gas guzzler?

Vindictive employees

Fri, 25 Jan 2008 10:07:56 -0500

Could all the data on your company computers disappear overnight? It could if you have an employee like this one...

Baggage Claim Humor

Sun, 20 Jan 2008 16:54:55 -0500

You never know what you'll see coming through on the luggage carousel at the airport.

Choose a Winner

Wed, 09 Jan 2008 11:49:12 -0500

Help pick the winner of Intuit's $50K business startup contest. Download free accounting software, too.

Working In Your Sleep

Thu, 03 Jan 2008 15:40:12 -0500

Are you so excited about your business that you dream about it while you sleep? If so you're not alone. A new study shows business owners are thinking about their business even when they are asleep.