The Small Business Administration's Small Business Training Network has introduced two new free online finance courses to help small business owners with the basic principles of finance and borrowing.

Small Business Manager Jim Gante, CPA, tells more about the program in this article about the "Finance Primer: Guide to SBA's Loan Guaranty Programs" and "How to Prepare a Loan Package."

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Is the introduction of Windows Vista a major turning point or the beginning of the end for Microsoft? Should the company own up to what has been perceived as a "dismal failure?" And what does Ken Saxe, Senior Technical Consultant for Stambaugh Ness Business Solutions think of all this?

(Hint: If you bought into the Vista hype, you DON'T want to read this article.)

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Effective for taxable years beginning after 2007 and ending before 2009, an active volunteer in a Pennsylvania volunteer fire company, volunteer ambulance service, or volunteer rescue squad is allowed a $100 credit against Pennsylvania personal income tax. The legislation also authorizes the Department of Revenue to include a space on personal income tax returns where taxpayers can designate contributions to breast and cervical cancer research.

We have more information here about our Tax Services and how to contact our staff.

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Topics have been announced for our August "QuickBooks Can!" seminars. The sessions,set for August 20 and 21, include: "Setting up Inventory," "Tracking and Paying Sales Tax," "Tracking Time" and more. The Full Article has details including links to online registration forms.

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Is your architectural, engineering, or construction firm considering upgrading its computers or other technology? To get the most out of your planned spending, don't just go for the best price or the biggest system.

The Full Article gives some factors to consider when upgrading your technology.

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If you spend more time in your car than in your office, you know how important it is to be organized. Even those who don't use their vehicle as a home base will appreciate some of the new tools and methods that will keep a variety of personal items from getting lost, damaged or dirty. Read on for more information.

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Enhanced profits and significant cost savings can be a natural outgrowth of making your business "green." Many companies are finding that consumers demand it and that, despite initial costs, revenues can increase substantially in the long term. Here's a list of 36 eco-friendly ideas your business might be able to implement, along with a new list of the 10 most fuel-efficient cars on the market.
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Your company needs to establish a good position in the marketplace or it will wind up being "stuck in the middle" with no competitive advantage. To become a strategic winner, watch out for these fatal flaws.
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The Internet is one of the best marketing tools available. But you can't take full advantage of it until you build a database of e-mail addresses. Here are 10 pointers to help keep your list under control and up to date.
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