Archive for February 2013

Center for Economic Opportunity currently scheduling appointments ABILENE, TX – Free tax preparation atthe West Central Texas Center for Economic Opportunity, 1102 N. 3rd Street, opens for community members January 22. Appointments forthis free service are recommended and may be made by calling the Center forEconomic Opportunity at 672-8980; walk-in clients are welcomed and willbe…

There has been a lot of talk lately about the costs of public employee pensions and whether governments have set aside enough money to make good on their promises. Concerns are real — and growing — about these retirement benefits and what must be done to honor the obligations if enough money is not available…

As you settle down after thebusy holiday season, you will soon face another season…tax season! As a small business owner youneed to understand how taxes are going to affect you and your business. It isimportant that you file properly, avoid audits and claim the right taxdeductions. Entrepreneurs in the SouthCentral Region can find help and…

WILL THE DEBT LIMIT BE LIFTED SHORTLY? Friday,House GOP leaders announced a new proposal to authorize a three-month extensionof federal government borrowing authority. House Majority Leader Eric Cantor summed up the plan in four words: “No budget, no pay.” Under the termsof the proposed legislation, members of Congress would end up working for freeif they…

WASHINGTON – Women-ownedsmall businesses will have greater access to federal contracting opportunities asa result of changes included in the National Defense Authorization Act of 2013 to the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Women-Owned Small Business Federal ContractProgram. “Thisnew law is a prime example of how the Obama Administration is embracing a moreinclusive view of entrepreneurship, helping…

One of my favorite ways to advertise is withFacebook. Facebook has been able to capitalize on its millions of users. That’sright millions. There are many ways to advertise on Facebook, but we will focuson posting, promoting and paid advertisements. Posting is free while promotingand paid advertising are paid. Businesses can advertise on Facebook for free…