The Wall Street Journal reported today that Catherine Cook and her brother, David, sold their website start-up, myYearbook.com, for $100 Million to Quepasa–a public company.   It may sound like a fairy tale come true, but the devil is in the details. When the math is done, the picture...

The requirement to issue 1099s stems from the Health Care Reform Law, and it will require your business to supply a  Tax ID number to anyone from whom you buy over $600 in goods or services.  For a sole proprietorship, the owner’s social security number is the business’ tax ID...

When starting a business, some entrepreneurs and consultants consider offering their services and products for free.  It’s a tempting ploy when trying to build a portfolio or  garner references. Unfortunately this approach leads down a slippery slope, since rarely does a customer...

As a business owner, there are a variety of resources out there that most people are not aware of.  You don’t have to pay money for all those “consultants” that advertise via email spams and television.  This article will go over what the Small Business Administration...

OPEN is a nonprofit organization with a focus on helping Pakistani entrepreneurs and professional with personal and business development.   The organization holds about 20 events a year.   The OPEN Forum 2010 will be held at the Computer History Museum in Mountain View, CA on June 5th...

Women in Technology International (WITI) is hosting their annual 2010 Summit on Sept 12-14, 2010 at the Doubletree Hotel, San Jose.   WITI was started in 1989 to help women advance by providing access to – and support from – other professional women working in all sectors of...