Small Firms Need a Healthcare Checkup as Laws Evolve

Health care reform generated a lot of discussion and debate.  Now that the bill has passed, small business owners need to evaluate the impact that the new law will have on their operations.  Because of the importance of the issue, I wrote the following article for the Miami Herald.  What are your thoughts?

Miami Herald Article: http://www.miamiherald.com/2010/04/19/1583525/small-firms-need-a-healthcare.html

Miami-Dade Mayor’s Microenterprise Workshop

The Mayor’s Micro-Enterprise Workshop
Thursday, March 25, 2010
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
University of Phoenix Learning Center
11410 Northwest 20th Street, Miami 33172
Meet and connect with governmental purchasing
professionals from Miami-Dade County departments,
other municipalities, and various economic
development agencies.
Learn more about:
• Alternative Financing
• Business and Financial Plan Preparation
• Community Based Programs & Other Technical Assistance
• Education in the Business World
• Financial Opportunities & Information
• How to Be Green & Be Profitable
• How to Do Business with Miami-Dade County
• How to Market Your Business
• Legal Requirements of Owning and Operating a Business
• Pre-Qualification/Technical Certification & Contracting Opportunities
• Small Business Certification & Contracting Opportunities
Registration is required & space is limited. RSVP before March 22, 2010
to Lawanda Wright-Robinson at wlawand@miamidade.gov.
For more information call (305) 375-3186

2nd Annual Transit Summit: Miami-Dade County

Should Small Businesses Be Allowed to Be Bigger?

Here is an interesting article about the SBA policies related to small businesses and thoughts related to adjustments that may need to be made in the definition of a small business.  Adjustments definitely have their benefits and disadvantages.  How much growth is too much?  Read and feel free to interject your opinion in a comment:

http://blog.entrepreneur.com/2009/11/should-small-businesses-be-allowed-to-be-bigger.php?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+entrepreneur/dailydose+(Daily+Dose)

Make Your Business Global - Understand How Multilingual Website Marketing Can Work to Your Advantage

Here is an interesting article about some of the things that you can do to improve the online marketing that you are doing for your international business.  Enjoy the read:

http://ezinearticles.com/?Make-Your-Business-Global-Understand-How-Multilingual-Website-Marketing-Can-Work-to-Your-Advantage&id=1076615

Webinar on How Small Businesses Can Do Business With the Government

The Fiscal Year is Over... Now What?

Join us for a Webinar on October 28 Space is limited. Reserve your Webinar seat now at: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/254845027 Please join us for our free webinar on coming year spending. If you did not get your GSA contract yet, you missed out on millions of year end dollars.  Let our presenter explain how the government literally gives away millions the last week of the fiscal year. Think we are kidding, it has happened to us before.  Do not despair though; the next buying season is starting NOW.  It is not as big as the one you just missed, but it is a lot of money. Learn: 1. Why you missed opportunities 2. How you can prevent this in the future 3. Open market vs. contract 4. Solo vs. assisted vs. full service 5. Contract financing 6. Let’s make a deal We cannot emphasize strongly enough for you to ‘get in the game’, and soon. Bring your questions when you register and we will try to get them answered during the session. Already have a contract?  Share your experience with us.   Title:   The Fiscal Year is Over... Now What?       Date:   Wednesday, October 28, 2009       Time:   1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EDT   After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar.   System Requirements PC-based attendees Required: Windows® 2000, XP Home, XP Pro, 2003 Server, Vista   Macintosh®-based attendees Required: Mac OS® X 10.4 (Tiger®) or newer   Click HERE for immediate removal. MarketUS, Inc. 1314 E. Las Olas Blvd, Suite 1000, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301 email ID= 33750