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How to Apply for the Connecticut Small Business Express Job Creation Incentive Program

  The State of Connecticut Small Business Express Program (EXP”) was designed to provide loans and grants to Connecticut small business to spur growth and job creation. The program offers access to capital and incentives for loans and grant funds


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Why Some Small Businesses Should NOT be an LLC

The Limited Liability Company (“LLC”) certainly has become a popular form of business entity. If there is only one member (owner) then setting up these entities has become a breeze. Just go online, fill out some forms, pay the registration


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Why It’s Important to Take a Vacation

The recession has small business owners everywhere cancelling or postponing their vacations. In 2010, 55% of small business owners had not taken a vacation in the last two or more years per a recent poll.  Research shows that men who


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Why I No Longer Need The Yellow Pages Phone Book

This past weekend the Yellow Pages phone book was delivered to my home.  When I got to work the next morning, another one was on the front step.  At home, it never even made it into the house.  I just put


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Three Things a Business Owner Needs to Calculate their Tax Credit for Health Care Premiums

The recent health care reform has allowed eligible businesses to claim a credit for premiums paid for health insurance. For 2010, the maximum credit is 35% of the employer’s premium.


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