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How the health care act will affect those who are self-employed

SmartBrief on Main Street | May 14, 2013

Self-employed individuals will have to buy health insurance or pay a penalty starting in January as a result of the Affordable Care Act. If your income is below a certain level, you may qualify for Medicaid or subsidies to help you purchase coverage on one of the state or federal exchanges, which are due to be up and running on Oct. 1. Bloomberg Businessweek (05/13)


How to pick the right smartphone for business use

SmartBrief on Main Street | May 15, 2013

Low-cost ways to market your business

SmartBrief on Main Street | May 17, 2013

Using LinkedIn to find new employees

SmartBrief on Main Street | May 16, 2013

How online competition affects small retailers

SmartBrief on Main Street | May 15, 2013

Pushing your business to the next level

SmartBrief on Main Street | May 15, 2013

Get your workers to be your ambassadors

SmartBrief on Main Street | May 13, 2013

Easing customers' frustrations with your business

SmartBrief on Main Street | May 15, 2013

How and why to apply for an Employer Identification Number

SmartBrief on Main Street | May 15, 2013

Length is key for password security

SmartBrief on Main Street | May 16, 2013


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