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How to Develop an Exit Plan for Your Business

Planning how you will exit your business will provide you with the best financial and emotional options for selling your business.

Documents to Request From the Seller When Buying a Business

Small business owners can assess the financial health and value of a possible business acquisition by requesting six particular documents from the seller.

Best Business Expense Tracker Apps

These expense-tracking apps can help make accounts payable more efficient and organized.

What Is a Chamber of Commerce?

Joining a chamber of commerce can help you build your professional network and market your business.

Everything You Should Know About Tax Form 1099-K

Learn about the basics of Form 1099-K, changes to the reporting threshold, and what this means for your business.

Tax Record Retention: What Documents Should You Keep?

How long should you store tax returns, statements, and supporting documents? Learn about the IRS records retention requirements.

Tariffs on Imports Rocking Small Businesses as They Scramble to Adapt

Business owners say tariffs will impact their ability to grow and hire and are already making them less profitable.

How to Integrate Your Community Into Every Aspect of Your Business

A strong brand community can improve the performance of recruiters, marketers, financial planners, and other key business functions.

Goal Setting for Entrepreneurs

In this edition of "Ask the Board," we feature Mary Sirois, Founder of N-2 Water. Sirois discusses how to set realistic goals and benchmarks for your new business.

How to Run Multiple Businesses

In this edition of "Ask the Board," we feature Colleen Jamieson, the founder of two successful yet very different businesses, who shares her secrets to success.