To set up an LLC (Limited Liability Corporation) in New York, you must be published. Why is this necessary? You are a business, not a professor or a doctoral candidate. Why should each early stage company pay $2,000 to publish that it exists in a tombstone ad in an obscure newspaper? It almost seems like [...]
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How To Choose The Right Bank For Your Small Business
March 26th, 2010 
Nichelle clipped from www.inc.com Before you start shopping around for a financial institution, consider why you need one in the first place. Are you looking for specialized services, such as investment help or a small business loan? You can search online for local banks that specialize in equipment loans or small business working capital Consider also [...]
Financial Tune-Up At New York Times Center
March 26th, 2010 Nichelle Last night I attended a wonderfully informative and free event at the New York Times. Sponsored by Ally Bank and Lufthansa, the Financial Tune-Up discussion was moderated by Ron Lieber the “Your Money” columnist for the New York Times. The panelists were personal finance rock stars, Jean Chatzky, Ben Popken, and Burt Malkiel. The idea [...]
Worst Tax Procrastinating Cities
March 25th, 2010 Nichelle Free Tax Filing, Efile Taxes, Income Tax Returns – TurboTax.comIf you need file for an extension, then you may want to use File Later.
Ally Bank Is Hosting A Financial Tune Up and Tweetup This Thursday
March 24th, 2010 Nichelle I just heard about this today on Twitter. Ally Bank is hosting a Tweetup at Stitch (247 W. 37th St) and a Financial Tune-Up at New York Times (620 Eighth Avenue – 15th Floor) tomorrow, March 25th. The Tweetup: Stitch from 5:45pm – 6:30pm The Tune-up: 6:30PM-8:30PM Ally Bank is looking for friends in New [...]
Jobs!
March 22nd, 2010 Nichelle Here at Keeping Nickels, I write mostly about stuff for entrepreneurs and freelancers. Lately, I have found some good links for job seekers and wanted to share them. Futurama: Marci Alboher gives nine tips for preparing for jobs for the future. Workerbee: Web Worker Daily Lance-a-lot: Freelance Writing Gigs Ideal Job: Idealist
Tax Deductions For Bloggers
March 22nd, 2010 Nichelle Are you a blogger or freelance writer? Have you filed your taxes yet? If not, don’t worry. You can save more by taking these deductions. About.com has a great article detailing the categories of tax deductions. 1. Internet-related Expenses 2. Computer Equipment 3. Communications-related Expenses 4. Office Equipment 5. Supplies and Stationery 6. Advertising, Promotion [...]
Back From SXSW And Ready For More Conferences
March 19th, 2010 Nichelle I remember back when I read Keith Ferrazi’s book, Never Eat Alone, that conferences are a good way to build relationships. The sessions may be good information, but the truth is the friends are made during the coffee breaks, the happy hour and lunch. This is when people actually talk to each other and make [...]
South By Small Business Web At SXSW
March 16th, 2010 Nichelle Saturday afternoon, I stopped by the South By Small Business Web party. The party was host by a great group of companies who all provide software, apps or services for small businesses and start-ups. At last year’s SXSW, I met people from Batch Blue, FreshBooks, Outright and Shoeboxed, so it was nice to see familiar [...]
Broke Diaries Presentation
March 13th, 2010 Nichelle Thanks to all who came to our SXSW panel. This presentation has the sites that were mentioned. Update: ABC News wrote a nice article about The Broke Diaries panel, Five Social Media Secrets To Saving Money.
Money Book Giveaway
March 5th, 2010 Nichelle Freelancers, self-employed, and 1099ers, The Money Book is great resource for you. I am giving away a copy of the new book by Joseph D’Agnese and Denise Kiernan. Contest ends on Monday at 12PM. Submit entries here.
ING Direct Cafe Seminars in New York City
March 3rd, 2010 Nichelle First, I want to say that I love ING Direct! I have an account with them. My mom does. My friend who is a lawyer does too. I would attend these seminars in March but I will be away at SXSW. In the Café: Money Consciousness & Your Temperament with Jay Sanders CPA/PFS, CFP® and [...]
The Money Book Is Out Today
March 2nd, 2010 Nichelle Joe D’Agnese and Denise Kiernan have written a book that I would have written if I had the time or talent. The Money Book for Freelancers, Part-Timers, and the Self-Employed is a comprehensive for anyone who gets 1099s instead of W2s. Check out the book trailer here.
