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In Partnership with the Self-Employed |
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The economy continues to be the key issue facing small business. We expect a country & western song type of recovery in 2010 - we've been down so low, the bottom looks like up. We anticipate moderate economic growth and stubbornly high unemployment.
Economic Trends
1. The Shift to Contingent Workers Turns Employees into Entrepreneurs: Employers large and small are shifting from full-time employees to part-timers, freelancers, outsourced services, partnership arrangements and other forms of contingent workers. They are doing this to save money and increase business flexibility. Despite the economic recovery, 2010 will see the contingent workforce grow as companies continue to limit hiring of full time staff. Many of these contingent workers will create or work for small businesses. To learn more, click here.
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8 Steps to Establish Small Business Credit
Establishing business credit is an important step for any new small business and helps you to: (1) maintain a credit history separate from your personal credit history and experience the business benefits of having good business credit, and (2) demonstrate separation between owners and the business.
Why separate credit histories?
By having a business credit history separate from your personal one, you can minimize the effect negative events on one might have on the other. For example, if you have some financial missteps that impact your personal credit history and score, they shouldn't impact your small business credit if you have established a clear separation and vice versa. Click here to read more...
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Please join us in welcoming our Featured Member:
Mountain Uniforms
The #1 supplier of uniforms in the ski industry. We are in more mountain resorts than any other supplier. Here you will find examples of custom programs that we have provided to Ski Instructors, Lift Attendants, Ski Patrol, Operations and other mountain resort area groups. We are also the preferred provider for cold climate or mountain area Police, Highway Patrol, SAR teams, Security Officers, Fire-EMS divisions, and other Law Enforcement agencies throughout the coldest areas of the country.
You will also find pictures of standard items that we do our best to make readily available, but to ensure your quantities and sizes, please place your order well in advance. Click here to learn more... |
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Your Featured Member Benefit - Accolades Advertising Specialties Exclusively for NBA members you can now purchase your advertising specialty items and more at 15% off regular retail pricing. Take advantage of 15% off catalog pricing on imprinted promotional items, decorated apparel, and more (not including set up fees). Since 1995, Accolades has been helping businesses promote business and develop brand awareness with imprinted Promotional Items and Advertising Specialties. We represent over 15,000 suppliers offering over 750,000 different items for your business promotions. Click here to learn more! |
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Five Minutes or Less for Health Weekly Tip: Check Alarm Batteries
Everyone should have smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors in their homes. Take a few minutes to ensure your alarms will sound in an emergency.
- Install a battery-operated carbon monoxide detector near bedrooms.
- Check or change the batteries to your carbon monoxide detectors at least twice a year.
- Install smoke alarms on every floor of your home.
- Test smoke alarms monthly to ensure they work properly. For smoke alarms that use regular alkaline batteries, replace the batteries at least once a year. For smoke alarms that use lithium (long-life) batteries, replace the entire alarm unit every ten years or sooner if it chirps or stops working.
- Make a disaster plan. Know where to meet other family members in case of an emergency, such as a fire.
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