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How to Become a Paperless Society or at Least a Less Paper Office

F.W. Lancaster, a visionary leader in the fields of library and information science, coined the phrase "paperless society" in 1978. Since then, however, the consumption of office paper has increased. Nonetheless, you can adopt strategies to make the promise of a paperless society (or at least less paper society) come true and save your business heaps of money.

Social Media and Your Staff

What your employees say about your company on their own time can backfire on you. What can you do? Be proactive in educating your staff about the boundaries of social media.

Are You Covered for Disability?

If you think that disability benefits from Social Security will give you sufficient income if you are unable to work, think again. Private insurance is essential to protect you and your family if you cannot work because of a physical or mental disability. And you may have to or want to provide some coverage for your employees.

A Dozen Ways to Use Technology to Improve Cash Flow

There are only two basic ways to improve cash flow: 1) increase the inflow of cash or 2) reduce its outflow. To accomplish both ends, technology provides a number of great solutions.

Watching Your Workers' Compensation

Workers' compensation covers an employee's medical costs and some lost wages if he or she is injured on the job. As an employer, you usually have to carry this coverage as protection for your workforce. Learn how to maximize your protection while minimizing your costs for workers' compensation.

Trust Fund Taxes First

You have certain tax responsibilities when it comes to your employees. If you fail to meet them, you can be personally liable for unpaid taxes. Learn what these responsibilities are. What are trust fund taxes?

Alternative Funding Options to the Rescue

Looking for money to start up or expand your business? Due to a variety of reasons, many traditional funding sources may not be available to you at this time. Consider some new ways to raise the capital you need. Small business owners may be at a loss to find capital at this time. Their personal resources, such as home equity, have been drained. Perhaps their FICO scores have been injured during the recession, making it difficult to obtain SBA loans or other traditional financing. There are a couple of new options to consider.

Privacy Concerns for Your Business

Privacy is a growing concern for small businesses that want or are required to protect confidential or personal information of employees and customers. What are your responsibilities about privacy, and what can you do to ensure privacy?

Creating a Disaster-Preparedness Plan

According to a Traveler's survey, 44% of small businesses do not have a business continuity plan and only 36% have ever spoken with an insurance agent about developing one. This is despite data from the American Red Cross showing that 40% of small businesses do not reopen after a fire, storm, or other disaster. Here are some ideas to help you get prepared.

Purging So You Can Grow

The New Year brings an opportunity to get rid of things that are holding you back from success. This will give you time, space, and other resources to help you grow. Here are some key areas in which to clean house and create space for new opportunities.

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About the Author: Barbara Weltman

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Barbara Weltman is a respected corporate speaker, contributing editor, author of more than a dozen books from major publishers, sought-after expert media source, newsletter publisher, weekly hour-long radio host of Build Your Business Radio, and, more than ever, a trusted advocate for small business owners. A tax and business attorney since 1977 and known as the "guru of small-business taxes," Barbara has the knowledge entrepreneurs need to get ahead and stay ahead. She has been named in the 2011 Small Business Influencers' Top 100 List, and her popular 2012 tax book has received a "Small Business Book Award." Be sure to follow her on Twitter at BarbaraWeltman!
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