• SOHO Safety
  Your home office might not be as safe and secure as you think. More Info

• Spam Alert
  It wastes your time. It irritates you. Some days it infuriates you. You’ve tried to block, delete and unsubscribe. Yet spam just keeps coming. Maybe it’s time to get some help. More Info

GET CONNECTED TIPS
Nifty ideas you can use to build a better business

• Advertise With Flyers
  For a simple and effective way to get your business in front of potential customers, give flyers a try. More Info

• Rip & Read
  If you’re trying to conquer that mountain of reading material piled on the corner of your desk, here are two suggestions: Scan a lot and read a little. More Info

GET CONNECTED TAXES
Savvy strategies to help reduce your taxes

• Simplify Record Keeping
  You’ll want to be able to verify business expenses if the IRS comes calling. But, your record keeping doesn’t have to be elaborate or high-tech. More Info

• Freelance Payoff
  If you’re a freelance photographer or journalist who wins the Pulitzer Prize, you’ll have to pay taxes on the value of the award. More Info

GET CONNECTED TO-DO
Trade shows, conferences, seminars and workshops to boost your business

• Spin Selling
  July 16-17, 2002
  Houston, Texas
  
  Learn the skills you need to close more business and strengthen customer relationships. More Info

• Time Management
  July 22-23, 2002
  Washington D.C.
  
  The American Management Association (AMA) offers this two-day seminar to professionals who need practical techniques for managing their time. More Info

GET CONNECTED TRAINING
Know-how you need to succeed

• Credit Checks
  Pulling a credit report on clients that are likely to run a big tab is standard operating procedure for businesses. But, before you run a credit check on a customer, know the law. More Info

• Return Policies
  Some states and many cities require businesses to post their return policies in a public place. Failure to display your policies can mean that customers retain the right to a full cash refund. Here’s how you can save yourself some hassles. More Info