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Small Business Information Small Business Information Start Up Manage and Grow Money Matters From Alyssa Gregory, your Guide to Small Business Information Another week is winding down, so here's another recap of new small business posts on the site this week. Enjoy the weekend! Alyssa Get Connected: Contact Me | Twitter | Facebook | Blog The Start of a Small Business Glossary There are hundreds of small business words and phrases that are important for all small business owners -- new and seasoned -- to know and understand. I have started to create a small business glossary on this site that will serve as an introduction to and reminder of the most important small business terms. To kick us off, here are the first three of many phrases I'm including in the small business glossary: Bootstrapping Market Research SWOT Analysis Find Out If You're Ready to Start a Business There are many factors that go into the decision of whether or not to start a business. Some people know what they should do right away; some take years to figure out if starting a business is the right move for them. Neither path is right or wrong, but being in the "unsure" phase for a long period of time can be difficult...and it can exacerbate the fear of failure while eating away at your confidence. If you're on the fence about starting a business, this quiz will give you some insight and direction on what to do next: Quiz: Are You Ready to Start a Business? Advantages & Disadvantages of Incorporating Your Business One of the decisions you need to make when you start a small business is how your business will be structured. For some, it's an easy decision, particularly when the business will be a sole proprietorship or a partnership. But for other business owners who are deciding between a limited liability company (LLC) and various forms of incorporation, the decision can be much more difficult. If you are considering forming a corporation, there are a number of pros and cons you should explore before making your decision. The feature articles below will tell you what you need to know: 6 Benefits of Incorporating Your Small Business 6 Disadvantages of Incorporating Your Small Business Small Business Information Ads Small Business Loans Business Liability Business Tax Business Ownership LLC Business Featured Articles Business Plan Writing Marketing and Sales Online Business Business Buying Guide Small Business Tax and Accounting Employee Benefits and HR Policies   More from About.com Top 10 Skin Myths How do you know the information and advice you get about your skin is true? Start with this article, which debunks some of the the most persistent myths out there. More> Learn a New Hobby Are you thinking about taking up a new hobby? From chess to painting to birdwatching, this comprehensive list provides a wide variety of options, to suit all sorts of interests. More> This newsletter is written by: Alyssa Gregory Small Business Information Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Small Business Information newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Must Reads Should I Start a Business? How to Start a Small Business SMART Goal Setting 101 Quick and Easy Business Plan Help Business Card Toolkit   Follow me on: Advertisement