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Federal Tax Identification Launches New Live Chat Feature
Taxes are a complex process for both individuals and businesses. Each registered business entity is given a unique, nine digit tax number for identification, called an EIN or FIEN. Federal Tax Identification provides businesses an easy way to file for an EIN number online. The site has now integrated a live chat feature that allows clients to instantly get help with the ss-4 form.
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What to Write Off on Your Business Taxes
Peter Soh, our CPA biz expert, shares a helping of home-office deduction insights to lighten this year's tax burden.
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Can This Idea Make it as a Business?
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How to Submit an Article to Idea Cafe
Now you can demonstrate your business wisdom by posting your own article in our CyberSchmooz forum! CyberSchmooz
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Belly up to the Financial Feasts table and talk turkey about money... what to look for, where & how? All money talk is fair game. CyberSchmooz
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Three Ways to Hone Your Business Communication Strategy in 2019
The dawn of a new year is the perfect time to take a good look at your business’ communication strategy. You can reflect on your past strategy, create a plan for change and get everyone on board for the transition. Maybe you made even more progress
How to Build a Successful Startup
We live in the era of innovation, when the vast majority of the world is embracing a forward-looking mindset and startups flourish around every corner. In such a blossoming environment, it makes perfect sense for you as an aspiring entrepreneur to ac
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$1,000 Small Business Grant: Applications Deadline Extended
The application deadline for the 19th Idea Cafe Grant was extended till 21st of January. This way we will give everyone one last opportunity to register for the Grant.
The 19th Small Business Grant will award $1,000 in cash, a total of $1,500 in advertising credits and tons of free publicity.
No matter whether your business idea is ground-breaking or a simple, but yet creative solution to an everyday problem, we would like to hear about it.
Last Chance to Vote for Entreprenuer of 2017
There is only one day left before the voting round closes. Come and cast your vote for the entrepreneur who most deserves this prestigious award.
And the recipient of the Entrepreneur of 2018 Award is ...
We are thrilled to announce the winner of the prestigious Entrepreneur of the Year award - Lawrence Rein, owner of All About MUSIC School
Congratulations to Lawrence who competed against 184 entrepreneurs from all across the United States. He received a total of 414 votes in the voting stage and naturally emerged as the winner. Get the full scoop on his well deserved win.
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