Free Membership Privileges:
Are you a regular?
Small Business News
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.
Advice from experts
Family Biz Loan Talk
Peter Soh, our CPA from LA, handles a family biz loan question that asks about tax deductions and interest rates.
For small business ideas, get inspired by Profiles of gutsy entrepreneurs who followed their dreams. You can, too!
View all profiles
Small Business Forums
Join the Buzz on the Perks (and Jerks) of Running a Small Biz.
Working alone at home? Looking for new ideas or ways to juggle work & family demands? Come on over to the Working at Home forum and see how others are dealing with the same issues. CyberSchmooz
Show Me the Money!
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
E-Biz Buzz
If you're not doing business online - are you left behind? Get and give info and help. CyberSchmooz
Latest Blog
Posts
The Influence of Cryptocurrencies on the Business World
Towards the end of 2017, Bitcoin, the capo di tutti capi of the crypto world, has soared to its historically highest heights, having since dropped from the bonkers price of nearly $20,000 to the rather modest $6,500 ballpark. When this spike started,
Zoning Changes and Kitten Showers
June was a big month for us at Mew Haven Cat Cafe. At the beginning of the month, the Board of Alders held a vote that would ultimately result in adding “cat café” as an allowed business use under the local zoning ordinances. This was of utmost
Other Usefull Resources
Running your Business
You thought starting your business was tough. But now running it day after day is even more of a challenge. find out more
Small Business Grants
For small business grants, visit Idea Cafe's Small Business Grant Center. find out more
Business Plan Sample for
See a sample business plan for a health & fitness service
Today's Business Form
Follow-up Sales Letter GO
Today's Business Financing Advice
What To Do When You're in Trouble more
Get a FREE Magazine
Browse through our extensive list of free Small & Medium Business magazines, white papers, downloads and podcasts. View all FREE Trade Publications
Today's Suggestion
eWeek - for builders of e-commerce
Biz Books
Grab a cup of coffee and browse the shelves for the biz books that meet your needs.
Calculate Your Financing
To find out how much money you'll have to come up with for your business start up or next step, use Idea Cafe's Instant Online Calculator. It's fast, easy and fun.
Today's Suggestion
