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Pros And Cons Of Refinancing Loans
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Russ Whitney - The Real Estate Boom
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Small Business Credit Cards: Reap The Rewards!
 
Are you looking to finance some of your small business related expenses? Did you know that small business credit cards can help you afford many of your business expenses? In fact, small business credit cards not only help you pay for business related expenses, but they also provide myriad benefits to credit card holders including expense management, detailed statements, frequent flyer miles, cash back, and reward points! Thus, small business credit cards are an asset for any small business owner! Expense Management
As a small business owner, you want to make sure your business runs as smoothly as possible. Nevertheless, as Murphy's Law would have it, things can go wrong at any given moment and you could incur unexpected business related expenses. What's even worse is when you do not have the finances available to handle sudden expenses.
Picture it; your web-based business is well established and you have created a respected reputation for getting the job done in a timely and professional fashion. Suddenly, your computer system fails completely and you have several projects due within the next 24 hours. To make matters even more complicated, you can't completely afford the expenses related to replacing your system; what would you do? Let's face it; life's small catastrophes happen all the time. Yet, with a small business credit card, hassles like the one describe above are far easier to rectify. A small business credit card can keep your business running smoothly; even when things go horribly wrong. Consequently, small business credit cards can help you protect your professional reputation!
Detailed Statements
Did you know that small business credit cards can help you track your business related expenses? As a small business owner, you will have to keep track of every purchase you make and every bill you pay. Further, when managing your small business, you will also need to have an orderly form of record keeping; without some sense of organization, when it comes time to file your taxes, you will encounter quite a few difficulties. What's more, without an adequate way to keep track of your expenses, you could even lose out on tax deductions that could save you a lot of cash.
Paying your business taxes doesn't have to be a source of aggravation. If you own a small business credit card, you can use your credit card statement to keep track of monthly expenditures. Your monthly credit card statement will provide you with a detailed account of your business related purchases. Therefore, with a business credit card, you can make tax time a whole lot easier to endure.
Frequent Flyer Miles
Does your small business require you to travel a lot? Do you frequently fly from one place to another to meet with your clientele? Then you can benefit from the frequent flyer miles that some small business credit card suppliers offer.
With certain small business credit cards, issuing companies will supply you with frequent flyer miles every time you use your credit card and such miles can add up quickly. What's more, with your accumulated frequent flyer miles, you can begin to reduce your business related flying expenses!
Cash Back and Reward Points
Much like frequent flyer miles, some small business credit card issuers will provide card holders with reward points or cash back rebates. Reward points accumulate with every dollar that is spent during a business related transaction. Later, you can use your accumulated points to purchase a number of services offered by the credit card company; frequently reward points will afford you various forms of entertainment or flyer miles.
So, if you are a small business owner, and don't yet have a small business credit card, you may be missing out on the great rewards these cards offer, as well as the added convenience they provide.
Copyright 2005 Ed Vegliante.
About the Author
Ed Vegliante is the owner of http://www.credit-card-surplus.com , a well organized credit card directory enabling the user to compare and apply for a variety of credit credit card offers. Find links to secure online credit card applications.



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The Star-Ledger - NJ.com

NJ tax cut plan scrutinized due to slowed growth
CBS News
Chris Christie has been touting and the viability of the 10 percent income tax cut he has proposed. Christie wants to close the current year's budget gap by borrowing against the state's transportation capital fund, reducing salary increases and ...
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MyFox Los Angeles

Are You Ready for Taxmaggedon?
Huffington Post
A combination of spending cuts and tax increases could bring the economy to its knees at the end of 2012. If Congress and the president fail to act before then, nine significant fiscal events will automatically be triggered under current law.
CBO: Taxes, Spending Cuts Would Lead to RecessionMyFox Los Angeles
Can We Avoid "Taxmageddon" in 2013?Right Side News
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Texas Insider

Okla. House scuttles tax agreement; has new plan
CBS News
OKLAHOMA CITY — A plan supported by the governor and legislative leaders to slash Oklahoma's top income tax rate disintegrated in the House on Wednesday, leaving open the possibility that a tax cut may not be approved before the Legislature adjourns ...
Reid Delaying Tax Cut Vote Until After ElectionTexas Insider
New income tax plan advancedDaily Ardmoreite
Expiring Taxes and US Economic RecoveryHelicopter Association International
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CBS News

CDC: States make billions from tobacco taxes and lawsuits, but spend little on ...
CBS News
(CDC/AP) Tobacco taxes and legal settlements have raked billions of dollars for states around the country according to a new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, but over the past decade, only about 3 percent of that money has ...
Report: State tobacco prevention funding lackingBoston Herald
Report: States spent only 3 pct of tobacco taxes, settlement funds on ...Washington Post
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COLUMN-Taxes: How low can you go?-Chrystia Freeland
Reuters
By Chrystia Freeland NEW YORK May 24 (Reuters) - Are your taxes too high? When Gallup asked that question in April, tax month in the United States, 46 percent said they were. An additional 47 percent said their taxes were "about right.
Like an Anorexic, US Sees Itself Fat With TaxesNew York Times
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