Pieces of the economic stimulus pie that apply to small business are beginning to kick in, including bonus depreciation tax benefits, net operating loss carrybacks, government contracts, lower capital gains taxes on small business stock and the latest unveiling, interest-free, debt relief loans. This issue of What Works for Business looks into the key changes and programs that you should know about. Traveling this summer? Our Q&A offers eight time and money-saving travel tips.

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Time & Money-Saving Travel Tips

Q. Dear Dan: Running my small business requires that I travel quite a lot. But it seems to get costlier and more delay-ridden all the time. Got any good tips for making business travel a little easier? - Travel Weary

A. Dear Travel Weary: Here are eight things you can do to make business travel a littler easier on you and your business budget: Read More




Interest-Free Money
Interest-Free SBA ARC Loans for Debt Relief
If your small business is hurting and needs help, the free money starts flowing on June 15. And yes, it really is free – as in interest-free and with no SBA fees attached. Here's how to qualify for the money:

Get Refunds for Losses
How to Use the New Small Business Operating Loss Deductions
The economic stimulus law includes key provisions that allow struggling small businesses to re-file their taxes to carry back net operating losses (NOLs) up to five years. Bottom line: You can get a refund now for income taxes paid in prior years. Here's how:

Stimulus for Startups
Tax Break Helps Small Business, Startups Raise Money
Startups and existing small businesses looking to raise money by selling stock will find it easier to attract investors thanks to lower capital gain taxes for individuals who invest in “qualified small business” (QSB) stock. Get the details:


World's Biggest Customer
A Government Contracting Gold Rush
Want a new customer? The world’s biggest buyer of anything and everything is Uncle Sam, and thanks to stimulus legislation, he’s got more money to spend than ever. And he’s itching to spend it. Here's what's in it for small business:

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