Industry: Agriculture
Finding tax breaks for equipment costs
September 23, 2008: 9:43 AM ETInvesting in new equipment? Check out our experts' tips on writing it off.
Alberto L. Vasquez, Tulare, Calif.
I have about 40 flatbed trucks that I use from July to October. Ninety percent of the time, I use them on farmland. Am I eligible for any tax breaks?
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The cost of starting a new farm
Orlen Bates Jr., Zanesville, Ohio
We purchased a home with five acres of land. I plan to grow fruits and nuts, and I want to start the business off as an LLC. I will sell wholesale only. What risks are there selling to just one or two local stores?I also see big startup costs, and I want to use cash only as I build the farm. Do we loan MORE
Jun 26, 2008 1:59 PM ET -
Freebies and cost-cutting: slump survival tactics
Reader Mike asked FSB's advice on surviving the dipping economy. How are you beating the slump with your grassroots business?
Mar 21, 2008 10:09 AM ETPosted in: Industry: Construction, Sales & marketing -
Harnessing solar energy
Interested in going green in the US or abroad? Start with these resources and talk back here about how renewable energy has helped your business.
Jan 9, 2008 11:40 AM ET
