http://dhbivona.com/blog News, information and tips geared to small business owners and entrepreneurs. Mon, 23 Jun 2008 13:39:21 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Many small businesses are set up as corporations and will often encounter the issue of stock while drafting the articles of incorporation.  For some, figuring out how to structure your stock may be a little confusing.  Below are a few main points you should keep in mind: The two primary types ... http://dhbivona.com/blog/2008/06/23/issuing-stock-for-your-small-business-corp/ On Friday, it was announced that the SEC has agreed to give small businesses a one year extension in order to company with the Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404(b) auditor attestation requirements.  The extension will hopefully allow more time for businesses to find ways to deal with the higher costs of complying ... http://dhbivona.com/blog/2008/06/21/given-more-time/ No matter how small your business is -- a one person show or an office of ten -- there are several "green" strategies you can adopt in your business.  The following suggestions are taken from the article, "Ways to use less paper", published by the 3M Commercial Office Supply Division. 1. ... http://dhbivona.com/blog/2008/04/22/never-too-small-to-think-green/ There is nothing more chilling for a small business owner than the realization at tax time that you owe money — big money. You may be considering a variety of options such as paying Uncle Sam with your credit cards, dipping into your retirement accounts, or the big no-no of ... http://dhbivona.com/blog/2008/04/09/owe-taxes-but-cant-paywhat-should-you-do/ I ran across the following business expense tax tip in Diane Kennedy's Loopholes newsletter.  Even if you have already filed your taxes this year, it may be useful to keep in mind for next year. “If you travel for business, the cost of your travel and the hotel is lodging, not ... http://dhbivona.com/blog/2008/04/07/biz-expense-tax-tip/ Frequently, the words advertising and publicity are used interchangeably by business owners. However, it is important to note that they are two different things which must be handled accordingly. Think of advertising as choosing the media vehicles to get your message out to the public. You are in control as the ... http://dhbivona.com/blog/2008/04/05/understanding-the-differences-between-publicity-and-advertising/ Businesses across the U.S. are feeling the impact of the housing crisis, a slowing economy and the stock market’s roller coaster ride in many ways.  Increasingly, more small to medium-size businesses are finding it tougher to get loans.  Available credit from commercial lenders appears to be drying up as lenders ... http://dhbivona.com/blog/2008/04/03/the-tightening-of-the-money-belt/ I am sure everyone knows a young person that seems to spend hours glued to their PlayStation, Gamecube or Wii.  Your first reaction, after checking to see if they are not catatonic and have eaten in the last 12 hours, might be to exclaim loudly that they are wasting their ... http://dhbivona.com/blog/2008/04/02/video-gamers-and-corporate-america/ As small business owners, we know just how frustrating it can be to hire the wrong person.  I firmly believe that we feel the impact far worse than a mid to large size firm because we are so dependent on a select few being able to perform and do their jobs ... http://dhbivona.com/blog/2008/01/23/the-cost-of-hiring-the-wrong-employee/ Recently, while skimming through my emails, my eye picked up on a headline that read "All in a Day's Work:  No Comp for Crack Dealer".  Naturally, I had to stop and read it! The article posted in Workforce Management reported that the Ohio Supreme Court upheld that selling crack cocaine on a continual ... http://dhbivona.com/blog/2008/01/08/things-that-boggle-the-mind/