So I’ve got some awesome clients now, and more coming down the pipe. That means I’ve got a bit of money coming in, and need to keep everything in order and get ready for growth. If you’re running a small business and are taking in revenue, you want to take a few easy steps to keep the IRS off your back, and to simplify your finances. The WSJ has a good post on how and why to form an LLC.  I’m going to show you how to do it quickly and on the cheap without hiring a lawyer. 1. Form an LLC in your state There are a variety of sites that walk you through the steps of forming...

I appreciate all my readers, clients, friends and family… but I’ve got to admit, these two comics hit pretty close to home and made me rofl while lol. and… Enjoy, I can almost guarantee you’ll be surfing The Oatmeal for at least 15 minutes. Comics courtesy of The Oatmeal

I’m in the process of finalizing my offerings, pricing, and a contract for clients.  For some reason I’ve been getting a ton of calls/emails from Burlington area businesses that want websites all of a sudden, so I’m trying to formalize my process and make everything a bit more structured.  I’ve got big plans  in the pipeline for 2010, more info to come… hoping to have a convertible on dubs by the end of the summer…

I went to login to my google docs today, missed the password and got the following captcha… Google knows me a little too well…

I thought about calling this company Burlington Bits, but wanted to think (8x) bigger… Burlington Bytes is a start-up e-Business company operated by Pete Jewett out of Burlington, VT. I’ve been working in the digital space for the last 12 years doing everything from running an eBay consignment store, to making micro chips, chasing our lake monster,  to optimizing websites for car dealerships. Along the way I’ve kept myself busy on the side by designing websites and various internet campaigns for small businesses. I’ve seen a small uptake in people requesting my services...