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Quarterly tax rules for small businesses

April 19, 2023

If you earned income as a new startup, young business or as a freelancer, you may need to pay estimated quarterly taxes — taxes paid to the IRS throughout the year on earnings that are not subject to federal tax withholding. This includes self-employment or freelance earnings, or non-wage income you earned on the side such as dividends, realized capital gains or prizes. Check out ways to stay on top of quarterly taxes.

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Empowering small businesses through innovative resources

November 8, 2023

Entrepreneurs, managers and businesses eager for substantial growth can leverage the center's rich offerings, backed by the University of Cincinnati's distinguished faculty, driven students and a network of regional corporate and professional affiliates.

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UC’s 1819 Innovation Hub nurtures startups

January 26, 2023

Located within the 1819 Innovation Hub — the nerve center of the Cincinnati Innovation District — the Venture Lab provides resources and mentoring to help innovators launch scalable startups.

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2023 Cincinnati Business Achievement Awards honorees announced

January 12, 2023

Presented by the University of Cincinnati Carl H. Lindner College of Business Alumni Council, the 38th annual CBAAs will be held March 8 at the Cincinnati Museum Center. The region’s longest-standing event that celebrates business achievement as well as service to communities — both locally and globally — the CBAAs also raise funds for scholarships and financial assistance at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

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Top 10 UC technologies for 2023

December 12, 2022

Licensing UC-developed technologies allows you to grow your business, launching new products and services or expanding into new markets by harnessing the power of university innovations. The following list represents 10 of our most promising technologies at UC, including some that are being developed by startups looking to raise funding.

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How to leverage Google Analytics for business decision-making

As a business owner, you may want your website to be easy to find, engaging and effective at converting browsers into customers. Google Analytics can help you. This powerful tool not only tracks the number of visits to your website but also provides key insights into how your website is performing.

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Writing a business plan

Business plans are the foundation of your business. Good plans will guide you through each stage, from starting and managing to becoming a roadmap for how to structure and grow your enterprise. While there’s no right or wrong way to write a business plan, it is important that your plan meets your needs. Most business plans are either traditional or lean startups. Each has four key elements of both formats.

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How to conduct a profit margin analysis

A profit margin measures the percentage by which revenues exceed the costs of doing business. A profit margin analysis takes that a step further, analyzing the profitability of your business over time. You can easily calculate your company’s profit margin by finding your net income (gross income minus expenses), dividing that net income by your revenue, then multiplying the result by 100 to get a percentage.