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How to Start a Business in Florida

Fri, 02/10/2012 - 05:30
If year-round sunshine isn't enough reason to lure you to Florida, the state's shifting attitudes toward business development might be.

Five Tax Tips That Could Make Small Business and the IRS Happier

Thu, 02/09/2012 - 05:30
Since Tax Day, April 17, is close, perhaps it's a good time to offer some helpful tax tips, not for filers, but for members of Congress and the president.

5 Ways to Make the Most of Business Presentation Q&As

Thu, 02/09/2012 - 05:30
The question-and-answer session after a business presentation can help you seal the deal. Here's how to make the most of Q&A sessions.

What is Stunting Small Business Growth? [INFOGRAPHIC]

Tue, 02/07/2012 - 05:30
Surviving in a down economy is tough enough for small businesses. Growing is an even bigger feat. NFIB polled business owners about the external factors impeding their businesses' growth. This infographic shows their biggest challenges.

4 Tools to Improve Twitter Searches

Mon, 02/06/2012 - 05:30
When you have to navigate through hundreds of tweets, it can be difficult to find relevant information. Luckily, there are many helpful tools to help you keep tabs on Twitter.

How to Avoid Equipment Lease Scams

Fri, 02/03/2012 - 05:30
It can be easy to fall prey to scams when you're leasing equipment for your small business. Here's how to avoid them.

5 Ways to Manage Your Business' Social Media

Thu, 02/02/2012 - 05:30
Running a business is stressful enough, not to mention keeping up with the changing social media networks and technology. Here are a few options for making social media management easier for your small business.

4 Creative Ways to Cross-Sell - A MyBusiness Extra

Wed, 02/01/2012 - 05:30
Sometimes the way to boost sales is to get more business from your existing customers. Here are four creative ways to cross-sell your products and services.

Wanted: Confident Coach to Lead, Inspire Winning Team

Wed, 02/01/2012 - 05:30
America's small businesses have a slim chance to avoid another year of weak sales, scant job creation and low profitability. But the signals from the sidelines aren't encouraging and the clock is running out.

Raise the Tangible Personal Property Tax Exemption

Tue, 01/31/2012 - 05:30
NFIB/FL supports raising the tangible personal property tax exemption, which would eliminate the burdensome tax completely for the majority of small businesses.

Stop Rising Unemployment Compensation Rates

Tue, 01/31/2012 - 05:30
NFIB/FL supports easing the load of continually rising unemployment tax rates by supporting efforts to reconfigure the state system and reduce unemployment compensation fraud.

Stop Rising Workers' Compensation Rates

Tue, 01/31/2012 - 05:30
NFIB/FL supports relieving the unnecessarily high workers' compensation rates small businesses are facing by supporting efforts to cap the amount doctors can charge for directly dispensing prescription drugs.

3 Ways to Harness the Power of Growing Sectors - A MyBusiness Extra

Tue, 01/31/2012 - 05:30
Even if your industry is stagnant, you can harness the success of growing sectors. Here's how.

The Individual Mandate is the Key to Obamacare

Fri, 01/27/2012 - 05:30
NFIB's Karen Harned details why the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, better known as "Obamacare," cannot stand without the individual mandate.

4 Strategies to Focus Your Small Business Goals in 2012

Fri, 01/27/2012 - 05:30
Consider these four beginning-of-the-year strategies to get a jumpstart on a successful and productive 2012.