Facebook Page & Twitter Posts for the week of October 3rd

This is a summary of posts for the week of October 3rd to Twitter and the Arocho Law Office Facebook Page:

“The Social Network”: Facebook’s lessons for innovators & business: http://smartblogs.com/socialmedia/2010/09/30/the-social-network-facebooks-lessons-for-innovators/

Me & My Brand: Lively Entrepreneurs Ring Up Sales: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704631504575532493871407232.html?mod=dist_smartbrief

Shopping pink at the grocery store can bring benefits - but read the label's fine print: http://www.app.com/article/20101003/ENT05/10030308/Shopping-pink-at-the-grocery-store-can-bring-benefits-but-read-the-label-s-fine-print

The 5 new rules of crisis management in Social Media: http://thebrandbuilder.wordpress.com/2010/10/04/the-5-new-rules-of-crisis-management-in-social-media/

How to Improve Your Chances of Getting a Loan: http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/217382

Linkedin - The Social Network That Gets Down to Business: http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/30/technology/personaltech/30basics.html?pagewanted=1&_r=1&ref=technology&src=me

The world's worst digital marketing advice - http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/27681.asp

The "Ultimate" Small Business Marketing Guide: http://community2.business.gov/t5/Small-Business-Matters/The-quot-Ultimate-quot-Small-Business-Marketing-Guide/ba-p/38252?cm_mmc=GovDelivery-_-100610-_-weekly-_-community

From the Home Office to Main Street – The Ultimate Guide to Green Small Business! http://community2.business.gov/t5/Small-Business-Matters/From-the-Home-Office-to-Main-Street-The-Ultimate-Guide-to-Green/ba-p/37662?cm_mmc=GovDelivery-_-100610-_-weekly-_-community

SBA Announces Improvements to SBIR Program ( Small BusinessInnovation Research Program)- http://community2.business.gov/t5/Small-Business-Cents/SBA-Announces-Improvements-to-SBIR-Program/ba-p/37620?cm_mmc=GovDelivery-_-100610-_-weekly-_-community

Is the Business Lunch Dead? Nine Tips to Entertain Without Blowing Your Budget - http://community2.business.gov/t5/The-Industry-Word/Is-the-Business-Lunch-Dead-Nine-Tips-to-Entertain-Without/ba-p/37530?cm_mmc=GovDelivery-_-100610-_-weekly-_-community

A Bicentennial Tribute: Abraham Lincoln on Stamps at http://www.stamps.org/Albums/Lincoln.pdf

Facebook Page & Twitter Posts for the week of September 26th

This is a summary of posts for the week of September 26th to Twitter and the Arocho Law Office Facebook Page:

Consider your competitors as colleagues, too: http://www.usatoday.com/money/smallbusiness/columnist/edmunds/2010-09-29-competitors-colleagues_N.htm

5 Takeaways Marketers Could Learn From Mr. Rogers of PBS Children TV: http://www.fastcompany.com/1691558/5-takeaways-marketers-could-learn-from-mr-rogers?partner=rss

New App Clues You in on What People Think of Your Website: http://blog.entrepreneur.com/2010/09/new-app-clues-you-in-on-what-people-think-of-your-website.php

7 Easy Steps to Bootstrapping Success: http://www.inc.com/magazine/20101001/7-easy-steps-to-bootstrapping-success.html

Translating your property maintenance business into government business: http://community2.business.gov/t5/The-Industry-Word/Translating-your-property-maintenance-business-into-government/ba-p/37372?cm_mmc=GovDelivery-_-092910-_-weekly-_-community

Wage Garnishment – Know Your Responsibilities When it Comes to Withholding an Employee Earnings: http://community2.business.gov/t5/Small-Business-Cents/Wage-Garnishment-Know-Your-Responsibilities-When-it-Comes-to/ba-p/36676?cm_mmc=GovDelivery-_-092910-_-weekly-_-community

Why, and How to Keep Your Business and Personal Banking Separate: http://community2.business.gov/t5/Small-Business-Matters/Why-and-How-to-Keep-Your-Business-and-Personal-Banking-Separate/ba-p/35940?cm_mmc=GovDelivery-_-092910-_-weekly-_-community

Building your Finance Team for your business- Do You Need an Accountant? Could You Benefit from a CFO? http://community2.business.gov/t5/Small-Business-Matters/Building-your-Finance-Team-Do-You-Need-an-Accountant-Could-You/ba-p/37278?cm_mmc=GovDelivery-_-092910-_-weekly-_-community

Small Business Tip: Before you can bid on government proposals, you'll need to obtain a couple of registrations. First, you will first need to obtain a Dun & Bradstreet D-U-N-S Number, a unique nine-digit identification number for each physical location of your business. D-U-N-S Number assignment is free for all businesses required to register with the federal government for contracts or grants. http://www.dnb.com/us/duns_update/

NY lawsuit by charity blames SEC for failing to catch Madoff: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2010-09-24/litwin-foundation-sues-sec-for-negligence-over-madoff-investment-losses.html

Facebook Page & Twitter Posts for the week of September 19th

This is a summary of posts for the week of September 19th to Twitter and the Arocho Law Office Facebook Page:

"Tough times have compelled small-business owners to rethink long-held business practices. But many are finding creative ways to continue their support for good causes." Despite Struggles, Entrepreneurs Find Ways to Give Back:http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/16/business/smallbusiness/16sbiz.html?_r=1&ref=business

Some businesses are victims of social-couponing (Groupon, Living Social) success: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/09/17/AR2010091707048.html?tid=nn_twitter

How to Handle a Tax Audit- The Insider Perspective at http://financialhighway.com/how-to-handle-a-tax-audit-the-insider-perspective/

Attorney Arocho is Member of GWH Chamber of Commerce's Government Affairs Committee: http://www.capitalwirepr.com/pr_description.php?id=1c54bb68-bbff-3490-2ff2-4c92808798f2

Location, Location, Location – Finding the Best “Hub of Opportunity” for Your Business: http://community2.business.gov/t5/Small-Business-Matters/Location-Location-Location-Finding-the-Best-Hub-of-Opportunity/ba-p/35936?cm_mmc=GovDelivery-_-092210-_-weekly-_-community

The "Ultimate" Small Business Guide to Social Media Marketing: http://community2.business.gov/t5/Small-Business-Matters/The-quot-Ultimate-quot-Small-Business-Guide-to-Social-Media/ba-p/35908?cm_mmc=GovDelivery-_-092210-_-weekly-_-community

5 Tips to Help You Forecast Sales: http://community2.business.gov/t5/The-Industry-Word/5-Tips-to-Help-You-Forecast-Sales/ba-p/36474?cm_mmc=GovDelivery-_-092210-_-weekly-_-community

Marketing Your Business with White Papers: http://community2.business.gov/t5/The-Industry-Word/Marketing-Your-Business-with-White-Papers/ba-p/35954?cm_mmc=GovDelivery-_-092210-_-weekly-_-community

Mio Restaurant in Washington, DC has excellent food and a great ambiance! Check it out! http://www.facebook.com/pages/Washington-DC/Mio-Restaurant-Cafe/96171401820

Facebook Page & Twitter Posts for the week of September 12th

This is a summary of posts for the week of September 12th to Twitter and the Arocho Law Office Facebook Page:

Which Industries are Using Social Media – And Which Social Media Do They Use? http://community2.business.gov/t5/The-Industry-Word/Which-Industries-are-Using-Social-Media-And-Which-Social-Media/ba-p/34774?cm_mmc=GovDelivery-_-091510-_-weekly-_-community

Your Elevator Pitch: Communicating Your Revenue Model is Key…http://community2.business.gov/t5/The-Industry-Word/Your-Elevator-Pitch-Communicating-Your-Revenue-Model-is-Key/ba-p/34966?cm_mmc=GovDelivery-_-091510-_-weekly-_-community

Your Business Owner’s Policy: What’s in the Fine Print: http://community2.business.gov/t5/The-Industry-Word/Your-Business-Owner-s-Policy-What-s-in-the-Fine-Print/ba-p/35698?cm_mmc=GovDelivery-_-091510-_-weekly-_-community

Facebook Page & Twitter Posts for the weeks of August 29th, & September 5th

This is a summary of posts for the weeks of August 29th & September 5th to Twitter and the Arocho Law Office Facebook Page:

Employee or Independent Contractor: Watch Your Classifications-Compliance with the rules governing worker classifications can save you a lot of trouble down the road. http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/217208?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+entrepreneur%2Flatest+%28Entrepreneur.com%3A+Latest+Articles

Could a Peanut Paste End Malnutrition? http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/05/magazine/05Plumpy-t.html?_r=1&hp

A Start-Ups' Guide to Business Licenses & Permits - Be Compliant from the Get-Go: http://community2.business.gov/t5/Small-Business-Matters/A-Start-Ups-Guide-to-Business-Licenses-amp-Permits-Be-Compliant/ba-p/34540?cm_mmc=GovDelivery-_-090810-_-weekly-_-community

Getting Started in State and Local Government Contracting – A Small Business 101: http://community2.business.gov/t5/Small-Business-Matters/Getting-Started-in-State-and-Local-Government-Contracting-A/ba-p/34064?cm_mmc=GovDelivery-_-090810-_-weekly-_-community

How Much Money Do I Need? – A Guide to Estimate Your New Business Startup Expenses: http://community2.business.gov/t5/Small-Business-Cents/How-Much-Money-Do-I-Need-A-Guide-to-Estimate-Your-Startup/ba-p/33947?cm_mmc=GovDelivery-_-090810-_-weekly-_-community

Facebook Page & Twitter Posts for the week of August 22nd

This is a summary of posts for the week of August 22nd to Twitter and the Arocho Law Office Facebook Page:

IRS Summertime Tax Tip 2010: Employee vs. Independent Contractor – Seven Tips for Business Owners http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=173423,00.html

Empowering Minority Entrepreneurs and Pequeñas Empresas – Government Resources that Can Help: http://community2.business.gov/t5/Small-Business-Matters/Empowering-Minority-Entrepreneurs-and-Peque%C3%B1as-Empresas/ba-p/32668?cm_mmc=GovDelivery-_-082510-_-weekly-_-community

5 Tips for Getting to Know Your Competition and using it to Your Advantage: http://community2.business.gov/t5/Small-Business-Matters/5-Tips-for-Getting-to-Know-Your-Competition-and-using-it-to-Your/ba-p/32170?cm_mmc=GovDelivery-_-082510-_-weekly-_-community

What? SBA Loans Offered Through Sam’s Club? You Heard Right! http://community2.business.gov/t5/Small-Business-Cents/SBA-Loans-Offered-Through-Sam-s-Club-You-Heard-Right/ba-p/32034?cm_mmc=GovDelivery-_-082510-_-weekly-_-community

5 Future Trends in Business Planning: http://community2.business.gov/t5/The-Industry-Word/5-Future-Trends-in-Business-Planning/ba-p/32648?cm_mmc=GovDelivery-_-082510-_-weekly-_-community

From IRS-Pre Order the Tax Calendar for Small Businesses and Self-Employed-If you order now, the English version of the 2011 Tax Calendar will be shipped by early November. To order call (800) 829-3676 or go to: http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/page/0,,id=82780,00.html

Facebook Page & Twitter Posts for the week of August 15th

This is a summary of posts for the week of August 15th to Twitter and the Arocho Law Office Facebook Page:

What would the world be like if there were no lawyers? See video at http://www.metacafe.com/watch/5000547/a_world_without_lawyers/

Business.Gov: 7 Tips for Finding and Hiring the Right Employee – The First Time (from the experts at SCORE) - http://community2.business.gov/t5/Small-Business-Matters/7-Tips-for-Finding-and-Hiring-the-Right-Employee-The-First-Time/ba-p/31227?cm_mmc=GovDelivery-_-081810-_-weekly-_-community

Business.Gov: Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn? Finding the Right Fit for Your Small Business - http://community2.business.gov/t5/Small-Business-Matters/Twitter-Facebook-or-LinkedIn-Finding-the-Right-Fit-for-Your/ba-p/31878?cm_mmc=GovDelivery-_-081810-_-weekly-_-community

Business.Gov: Portal for Minority & Women Owned Businesses - http://www.business.gov/?cm_mmc=GovDelivery-_-081810-_-weekly-_-internal

Business.Gov: Power User Spotlight: Build a Strong Network - http://community2.business.gov/t5/In-the-Loop/Power-User-Spotlight-Build-a-Strong-Network/ba-p/31231?cm_mmc=GovDelivery-_-081810-_-weekly-_-community

Facebook Page & Twitter Posts for the week of August 8th

This is a summary of posts for the week of August 8th to Twitter and the Arocho Law Office Facebook Page:

Get to the Top! – Tips for Making your Business Web Site More Prominent in an Online Search: http://community2.business.gov/t5/Small-Business-Matters/Get-to-the-Top-Tips-for-Making-your-Business-Web-Site-More/ba-p/30963?cm_mmc=GovDelivery-_-081110-_-weekly-_-community

Selling Internationally? 8 Reasons why Export.gov Might Just Be Your New Best Friend: http://community2.business.gov/t5/Small-Business-Matters/Selling-Internationally-8-Reasons-why-Export-gov-Might-Just-Be/ba-p/30229?cm_mmc=GovDelivery-_-081110-_-weekly-_-community

Three Proven Tips for Growing New Markets on a Tight Budget (Listen, Engage, Educate): http://community2.business.gov/t5/Small-Business-Matters/3-Proven-Tips-for-Growing-New-Markets-on-a-Tight-Budget-Listen/ba-p/20579

Idea Exchange: Traditional and New Media Marketing for your Business: http://community2.business.gov/t5/In-the-Loop/Idea-Exchange-Traditional-and-New-Media-Marketing/ba-p/30293?cm_mmc=GovDelivery-_-081110-_-weekly-_-community

Small Business Marketing-Learn Marketing Basics: http://www.business.gov/manage/marketing/

FTC's Advertising and Marketing on the Internet: Rules of the Road: http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/business/ecommerce/bus28.shtm

The CAN-SPAM Act: A Compliance Guide for Business: http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/business/ecommerce/bus61.shtm

"Remove Me" Responses and Responsibilities:
Email Marketers Must Honor "Unsubscribe" Claims - http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/business/alerts/alt112.shtm

Learn About The Google Tools To Help Run Your Business Better: http://businessforums.verizon.net/t5/Small-Biz-Blog/Learn-About-The-Google-Tools-To-Help-Run-Your-Business-Better/ba-p/232770

Investors Look to Fund Capital-Light Businesses: http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/217209

Facebook Page Posts for the week of July 25th

This is a summary of posts for the weeks of July 25th to the Arocho Law Office Facebook Page:

With Squeeze on Credit, Microlending Blossoms: http://www.nytimes.com/2010/07/29/business/smallbusiness/29sbiz.html?_r=1&ref=todayspaper

Business Tip: Marketing Your Business Online – to Get the Biggest ROI- http://community2.business.gov/t5/The-Industry-Word/5-Tips-for-Marketing-Your-Business-Online-to-Get-the-Biggest-ROI/ba-p/26693?cm_mmc=GovDelivery-_-072110-_-weekly-_-community

Starting a Trucking Business: http://community2.business.gov/t5/Business-Law-Advisor/Starting-a-Trucking-Business/ba-p/26211?cm_mmc=GovDelivery-_-072110-_-weekly-_-community

From Bus.gov: How to Legally Sell Your Goods at Fairs, Garage Sales, Flea Markets, and Craft Shows - http://community2.business.gov/t5/Business-Law-Advisor/How-to-Legally-Sell-Your-Goods-at-Fairs-Garage-Sales-Flea/ba-p/26883?cm_mmc=GovDelivery-_-072110-_-weekly-_-community

Business Tip: 4 Tips for Giving Your Business Retirement Plan a Check-Up – Before the IRS Does! http://community2.business.gov/t5/Small-Business-Matters/4-Tips-for-Giving-Your-Business-Retirement-Plan-a-Check-Up/ba-p/26637?cm_mmc=GovDelivery-_-072110-_-weekly-_-community

Location, Location, Location: Where You Run Your Business Matters - http://community2.business.gov/t5/The-Industry-Word/Location-Location-Location-Where-You-Run-Your-Business-Matters/ba-p/27529?cm_mmc=GovDelivery-_-072810-_-weekly-_-community

10 Signs You Need to Revise Your Business Plan - http://community2.business.gov/t5/The-Industry-Word/10-Signs-You-Need-to-Revise-Your-Business-Plan/ba-p/28679?cm_mmc=GovDelivery-_-072810-_-weekly-_-community

Laid Off and Looking to Start Your Own Business? Understand Your Unemployment Benefits First - http://community2.business.gov/t5/Small-Business-Cents/Laid-Off-and-Looking-to-Start-Your-Own-Business-Understand-Your/ba-p/27723?cm_mmc=GovDelivery-_-072810-_-weekly-_-community

Starting a Travel Business - http://community2.business.gov/t5/Business-Law-Advisor/Starting-a-Travel-Business/ba-p/27613?cm_mmc=GovDelivery-_-072810-_-weekly-_-community

Starting a Home-Based Franchise Business – 6 Steps to Help You Find the Right Opportunity at http://community2.business.gov/t5/Small-Business-Matters/Starting-a-Home-Based-Franchise-Business-6-Steps-to-Help-You/ba-p/27523?cm_mmc=GovDelivery-_-072810-_-weekly-_-community

Business Tip: Tips for Finding Small Business Friendly Banks at http://community2.business.gov/t5/Small-Business-Matters/Five-Tips-for-Finding-Small-Business-Friendly-Banks/ba-p/27755?cm_mmc=GovDelivery-_-072810-_-weekly-_-community

Business Tip: Putting the “Social” into Social Media Marketing – Tips for Interacting with your Customers at http://community2.business.gov/t5/Small-Business-Matters/Putting-the-Social-into-Social-Media-Marketing-3-Tips-for/ba-p/28719?cm_mmc=GovDelivery-_-072810-_-weekly-_-community

Prior Facebook Page Posts

This is a summary of prior posts to the Arocho Law Office Facebook Page:

Affinity Lab in DC offers a venue for new businesses and nonprofits to establish themselves and grow. http://bit.ly/9ganaJ

9 ways small nonprofits and businesses can get more results from Twitter! http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/9-ways-to-get-more-from-twitter/

Dress Code Policies: Regardless of industry, almost all businesses with employees have some form of a dress code policy. When creating a dress code policy for your business, apply your policy equally to all employees. Unfair dress code policies are considered discriminatory and may be grounds for a lawsuit. http://commun...ity2.business.gov/t5/Business-Law-Advisor/Dress-Code-Policies/ba-p/14727#A327?cm_mmc=GovDelivery-_-020310-_-weekly-_-community

To help you plan and manage your small business and self-employed tax obligations throughout the year, the IRS provides a tax calendar online: http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/article/0,,id=176080,00.html

Some small businesses view access to credit as a major problem in 2010: http://thehiringsite.careerbuilder.com/2010/01/13/small-businesses-report-on-access-to-credit-2010-challenges-in-new-careerbuilder-survey/

Use a small business kitchen incubator to help you start your food related business: http://www.businessweek.com/smallbiz/content/jan2010/sb20100125_784552.htm

Here are some thoughts on choosing the right name for your new business: http://www.businessweek.com/small-business/

How to Grow a Small Business: What every entrepreneur needs to know about identifying new business ...opportunities, consumers and economic risks before jumping into the marketplace. Read more: http://www.poder360.com/article_detail.php?id_article=3604

Credit unions seek larger share of business loans: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/02/08/AR2010020803820.html?hpid=topnews

Small Business Grants 101: An Overview of Grants Available from the Federal Government - http://community2.business.gov/t5/Small-Business-Cents/Grants-101-An-Overview-of-Grants-Available-from-the-Federal/ba-p/16067?cm_mmc=GovDelivery-_-022410-_-weekly-_-community

Dealing With What Your Business Planning Didn't Expect: http://community2.business.gov/t5/The-Industry-Word/Dealing-With-What-Your-Business-Planning-Didn-t-Expect/ba-p/15975?cm_mmc=GovDelivery-_-022410-_-weekly-_-community

New Business Entities Guides at Business.gov that provide in-depth information about how sole proprietorship, partnerships, corporations, S Corporations, LLCs, non profits, and cooperatives are formed and taxed, as well as the advantages and disadvantages of each. http://business.gov/register/incorporation/?cm..._mmc=GovDelivery-_-022410-_-weekly-_-internal

Small Business Survival: Last Chance Lifelines for Keeping your Business Afloat: http://community2.business.gov/t5/Small-Business-Matters/Small-Business-Survival-Last-Chance-Lifelines-for-Keeping-your/ba-p/15847?cm_mmc=GovDelivery-_-022410-_-weekly-_-community

How to Legally Protect Your Business Name on a Local, State, National, and International Level: http://community2.business.gov/t5/Business-Law-Advisor/How-to-Legally-Protect-Your-Business-Name-on-a-Local-State/ba-p/16391?cm_mmc=GovDelivery-_-030310-_-weekly-_-community

Becoming a Reseller – A “Getting Started” 101 for Small Business Owners: http://community2.business.gov/t5/Small-Business-Matters/Becoming-a-Reseller-A-Getting-Started-101-for-Small-Business/ba-p/16377?cm_mmc=GovDelivery-_-030310-_-weekly-_-community

Getting Started with E-Commerce – An Entrepreneur’s Checklist: http://community2.business.gov/t5/Small-Business-Matters/Getting-Started-with-E-Commerce-An-Entrepreneur-s-Checklist/ba-p/16249?cm_mmc=GovDelivery-_-030310-_-weekly-_-community

Finding Government Business: Once You’ve Done the Basics, Here’s What’s Next: http://community2.business.gov/t5/The-Industry-Word/Finding-Government-Business-Once-You-ve-Done-the-Basics-Here-s/ba-p/16380?cm_mmc=GovDelivery-_-030310-_-weekly-_-community

What to Do When a Customer Won't Pay?: http://community2.business.gov/t5/The-Industry-Word/What-to-Do-When-a-Customer-Won-t-Pay/ba-p/16259?cm_mmc=GovDelivery-_-030310-_-weekly-_-community

Here is a useful link to the U.S. Copyright Office: www.copyright.gov

Eight Big Ideas for Small Business: http://www.time.com/time/specials/packages/article/0,28804,1971190_1971191_1971194,00.html

Business Resource: Washington, DC Minority Business Development Center: http://www.dcmbec.org/home.html

This article may be of interest to small business seeking capital: http://www.entrepreneur.com/money/financing/article205646.html

How to Prepare Your Business for Succession: http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/18/business/smallbusiness/18sbiz.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

The 10 Ingredients Of A Great Business Plan: http://www.forbes.com/2010/03/18/business-plan-tips-entrepreneurs-finance-zwilling.html?feed=rss_entrepreneurs

Protecting Companies That Mix Profitability & Values: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=124468487

What health care reform means for your business: http://money.cnn.com/2010/03/22/smallbusiness/small_business_health_reform/

Youngest Billionaires and how they got so wealthy: http://moneymagnetbook.blogspot.com/2010/03/youngest-billionaires-and-how-they-got.html

How To Pick A Company Name: Tips From The Trenches. http://onstartups.com/tabid/3339/bid/12156/How-To-Pick-A-Company-Name-Tips-From-The-Trenches.aspx

Five Tips for Building your Small Business Brand Using its Best Advocate – You! - mentions locally owned CakeLove. Owned by Metro D.C. Small Business Person of the Year 2006, Warren Brown: http://community2.business.gov/t5/Small-Business-Matters/Five-Tips-for-Building-your-Small-Business-Brand-Using-its-Best/ba-p/17664...?cm_mmc=GovDelivery-_-032410-_-weekly-_-community

A new Women’s Business Center funded by the Small Business Administration and backed by the D.C. Council opened yesterday: http://washington.bizjournals.com/washington/stories/2010/03/22/daily32.html

Article on Capital Campaign fundraising for nonprofits & churches: Your Capital Campaign: Are You Ready to Succeed? http://www.ammado.com/nonprofit/afp/articles/14384

A fictitious name (or assumed name, trade name, or DBA name, short for "doing business as") is a business name that is different than your personal name, the names of your partners or the officially registered name of your LLC or corporation. For registering a fictitious name in DC visit: http://dcra.dc.gov/dcra/cwp/vie...w,A,1343,Q,643499.asp.

Nonprofits are acquiring for-profit corporations: http://tacticalphilanthropy.com/2010/04/nonprofits-acquire-corporation

5 Reasons Why Start-up Businesses Fail: http://smallbiztrends.com/2010/04/5-reasons-why-start-up-businesses-fail.html

The Internal Revenue Service today issued new guidance to make it easier for small businesses to determine whether they are eligible for the new health care tax credit under the Affordable Care Act and how large a credit they will receive: http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-drop/n-10-44.pdf. A step by step guide is available at http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-utl/3_simple_steps.pdf

Make Sure Your Business Information Stays Secret with Non-Disclosure Agreement: http://community2.business.gov/t5/Business-Law-Advisor/Make-Sure-Your-Business-Information-Stays-Secret-with-Non/ba-p/21281?cm_mmc=GovDelivery-_-051910-_-weekly-_-community

Are you considering moving out of your home office and into a retail location? Then read this: http://community2.business.gov/t5/Business-Law-Advisor/4-Steps-to-Moving-Your-Business-Out-of-Your-Home-and-Into-a/ba-p/21044?cm_mmc=GovDelivery-_-051910-_-weekly-_-community

Here is a great idea for your business: Group purchasing allows small businesses to pool resources and bargaining power to purchase goods and services - including office supplies, healthcare and insurance, and IT services - at reduced rates. Find out your business can benefit from group purchasing arrangements: http://community2.business.gov/t5/Small-Business-Cents/Small-Businesses-Come-Together-and-Save-Through-Group-Purchasing/ba-p/21143?cm_mmc=GovDelivery-_-051910-_-weekly-_-community

Starting a Child Care Business? – Government Tools and Resources that Can Help: http://community2.business.gov/t5/Small-Business-Matters/Starting-a-Child-Care-Business-Government-Tools-and-Resources/ba-p/21804?cm_mmc=GovDelivery-_-052610-_-weekly-_-community

7 Tips for Starting a Fast Food Business – It’s not Just Fries, Subs and Pizza Anymore!: http://community2.business.gov/t5/Small-Business-Matters/7-Tips-for-Starting-a-Fast-Food-Business-It-s-not-Just-Fries/ba-p/21379?cm_mmc=GovDelivery-_-052610-_-weekly-_-community

Surety Bonds – The Basics: http://community2.business.gov/t5/Small-Business-Cents/Surety-Bonds-The-Basics/ba-p/21512?cm_mmc=GovDelivery-_-052610-_-weekly-_-community

Build Your Business Through Networking: http://community2.business.gov/t5/The-Industry-Word/Build-Your-Business-Through-Networking/ba-p/21541?cm_mmc=GovDelivery-_-052610-_-weekly-_-community

The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals has just released its 21st Annual "State of Logistics Report®" that provides benchmarks and key metrics in US logistics and gives a big-picture view of the performance of the US supply chain process. http://cscmp.org/memberonly/state.asp

Maintaining Business as Usual in a Disaster: New Web Site Helps Businesses Plan for the Unexpected: http://community2.business.gov/t5/Small-Business-Matters/Maintaining-Business-as-Usual-in-a-Disaster-New-Web-Site-Helps/ba-p/22449?cm_mmc=GovDelivery-_-060910-_-weekly-_-community

Making Estimated Tax Payments – A 101 for the Small Business Owner: http://community2.business.gov/t5/Small-Business-Matters/Making-Estimated-Tax-Payments-A-101-for-the-Small-Business-Owner/ba-p/22242?cm_mmc=GovDelivery-_-060910-_-weekly-_-community

Misclassifying Workers as Independent Contractors Can Be Costly. http://community2.business.gov/t5/The-Industry-Word/Misclassifying-Workers-as-Independent-Contractors-Can-Be-Costly/ba-p/22324?cm_mmc=GovDelivery-_-060910-_-weekly-_-community

10 Facebook Tips for Small Business at http://www.i-netpreneur.com/social-media/facebook-101-10-effective-facebook-tips-for-small-business .

Recently Maryland became the first state to recognize a new corporate form called a benefit corporation. This law allows corporations to pursue socially responsible purposes in addition to profits. This Act will take effect in Maryland on October 1, 2010. B Lab, a nonprofit organization in Pennsylviania that runs a certification program for socially responsible businesses, assisted in drafting the Maryland law. http://mlis.state.md.us/2010rs/billfile/SB0690.htm .

Business FYI: Need the Facts? Info on five sources of free economic and market data from Uncle Sam at http://community2.business.gov/t5/Small-Business-Matters/Need-the-Facts-5-Sources-of-Free-Economic-and-Market-Data-from/ba-p/22766?cm_mmc=GovDelivery-_-061610-_-weekly-_-community