Recent articles by K. MacKillop.http://www.trcb.com/en-Us60Sat, 26 May 2012 08:13:26 ESTCopyright 2012 K. MacKillop, TRCB.com All Right Reservedhttp://www.trcb.com/business/business-startup/wheres-my-paycheck-paying-yourself-through-your-llc-25690.htmOne of the most frequent questions of owners of new businesses that are organized as LLCs is how the owner actually gets paid. Current IRS rules allow for several options, both for how you are paid and how those payments are reported to the IRS.Tue, 08 Jun 2010 13:42:40 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/business/business-startup/wheres-my-paycheck-paying-yourself-through-your-llc-25690.htmTRCB.comBusiness / Business Startuphttp://www.trcb.com/business/entrepreneurialism/a-good-environmental-strategy-will-be-good-for-your-business-startup-25717.htmWhatever type of business you are starting, there are steps you can take to join the ranks of the environmentally-friendly and energy efficient workplaces. While you are planning your startup, consider these areas to incorporate green business practices into your business. It's good for business and good for the environment.Tue, 08 Jun 2010 12:49:38 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/business/entrepreneurialism/a-good-environmental-strategy-will-be-good-for-your-business-startup-25717.htmTRCB.comBusiness / Entrepreneurialismhttp://www.trcb.com/business/startup-ideas/take-advantage-of-federal-contracts-for-your-business-startup-26000.htmGetting on board with federal, state or local government contracts can be a boon to your venture's bottom line. Spend a little time and effort and open up a new target market -- the government.Tue, 08 Jun 2010 12:14:56 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/business/startup-ideas/take-advantage-of-federal-contracts-for-your-business-startup-26000.htmTRCB.comBusiness / Startup Ideashttp://www.trcb.com/business/business-startup/starting-a-business-from-your-home-office-can-have-tax-benefits-26064.htmStarting (and operating) your business from home can provide some distinct tax advantages. Consider these IRS requirements when deciding whether to start your business from your home.Tue, 08 Jun 2010 11:57:12 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/business/business-startup/starting-a-business-from-your-home-office-can-have-tax-benefits-26064.htmTRCB.comBusiness / Business Startuphttp://www.trcb.com/business/business-startup/use-long-tail-keywords-to-increase-your-search-engine-optimization-results-25919.htmGet started on optimizing your website for search engines as early as possible in your startup process. Pay attention to possible long-tail keywords that will drive even a few people per month to your site. Don't underestimate the power of a few new customers at a time...eventually the combined efforts will get you to the top of your primary keyword searches!Wed, 14 Apr 2010 12:19:49 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/business/business-startup/use-long-tail-keywords-to-increase-your-search-engine-optimization-results-25919.htmTRCB.comBusiness / Business Startuphttp://www.trcb.com/business/entrepreneurialism/match-the-business-you-start-to-your-work-style-to-maximize-success-25794.htmAn important consideration when starting a business is to be sure that your business matches your personal work style. When your business style and your work style are complementary, it is far easier to make your business startup successful.Mon, 12 Apr 2010 15:30:26 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/business/entrepreneurialism/match-the-business-you-start-to-your-work-style-to-maximize-success-25794.htmTRCB.comBusiness / Entrepreneurialismhttp://www.trcb.com/business/business-startup/starting-a-business-understanding-your-estimated-tax-payments-19302.htmHandling the tax burden of self-employment is a major concern for many first-time entrepreneurs. Like most other aspects of business startup, the key to success is to learn the process and plan the work, and taking care of Uncle Sam is no different.Mon, 25 Jan 2010 12:25:31 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/business/business-startup/starting-a-business-understanding-your-estimated-tax-payments-19302.htmTRCB.comBusiness / Business Startuphttp://www.trcb.com/business/business-startup-basics/small-business-tax-management-essential-to-business-success-17325.htmThey say the only sure things in life are death and taxes. For small businesses, the adage should be if you dont manage your taxes, they will be the death of your business! Failure to keep up with tax liability is a common pitfall for business owners, but there is no reason to fear the tax man.Mon, 19 Oct 2009 10:42:36 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/business/business-startup-basics/small-business-tax-management-essential-to-business-success-17325.htmTRCB.comBusiness / Business Startup Basics