Many small businesses may dislike paying taxes, and complying with federal tax regulations is not always easy, but there’s a lot to like about the IRS’s highly regarded new online newsletter, e-News for Small Businesses.

Business.gov, the official business link to the U.S. Government, has expanded its services with the addition of new state and local search capabilities.

The U.S. Small Business Administration and Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company have teamed up to launch a disaster planning guide for small business owners.

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Did you know?

• The percent of small businesses in Alabama for 2005 is 99.7.
• Small businesses pay more than 45 percent of total U.S. private payroll
• Small businesses have generated 60 to 80 percent of net new jobs annually over the last decade
• Small businesses are 53 percent home-based and 3 percent franchises