Office of Advocacy Issues Report on the Small Business Economy
The economic environment is turning around for America’s small businesses despite some lingering challenges from the recession that hit the nation in 2008-2009, according to a new report released today by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Office of Advocacy, an independent office that serves as the voice for small business within the federal government.
Daniel Kehrer founder of BizBest.com recently wrote an article for SCORE on how entrepreneurs fund future growth.
"A common concern I often hear from business owners and startup entrepreneurs is where the money will come from to fund future growth. For some, that might require outside investors, which in turn can mean giving up partial ownership or control," he said.
His column lists five low-risk ways to fund a business. For the complete article click here.
Reichenbach & Steiner , CPA, 140 N. Main St., Bluffton, is now take appointments for 2012 tax return preparation.
Contact the firm at 419-358-1723 or [email protected].
Tax Season Hours (February - April 15)
Open until 8 p.m. on Tuesdays and Saturday 8 a.m.-noon
Other hours available by appointment.
Services offered
Personal Tax Services
Business Tax Services
Auditing Services
Payroll Services
Bookkeeping
Quickbooks Consulting
Polished Nail and Body Salon, 417 N. Main St., Bluffton, now offers up to 10 free tans with lotion purchase, according to Joan Frederick. The phone number is 419-358-0001.
Krysti’s Music Studio may soon be able to offer music lessons for an entire orchestra.
This winter the studio, owned by Krysti Schey, located on South Main Street, Bluffton, has expanded.
“We added new teachers, Rebekah Ricker, Leah Baugh, Florin Simioanca and Tori Watkins,” said Schey. “In addition, we’ve added three new practice rooms, so we can do more lessons at the same time.”
With the new teachers, Krysti’s has expanded the type of instrument lessons offered.
