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Everything that you need to know to start your own business. From business ideas to researching the competition.

Run

Practical and real-world advice on how to run your business — from managing employees to keeping the books.

Grow

Our best expert advice on how to grow your business — from attracting new customers to keeping existing customers happy and having the capital to do it.

Good Company

Entrepreneurs and industry leaders share their best advice on how to take your company to the next level.

Diversity and Inclusion

Everything you need to build an inclusive and successful business.

Growing an inclusive business

Building a business with diversity, inclusion and equality in mind is not only the right thing to do, it's good for business. Here's all our advice on how to make sure your business is getting it right.

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The Language of DEI and the Terms Every Business Owner Should Know

These key DEI terms are a good starting point for building a diversity and inclusion policy for your workforce.

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Diversity Leaders from WW, LinkedIn and Seattle Seahawks on Building—and Retaining—Inclusive Teams

Executives from the weight-loss company, professional networking site and the NFL franchise share actionable advice on creating diverse teams.

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6 Essential Steps to Creating a Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee

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Writing a Diversity and Inclusion Statement: How to Get It Right

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How to Become a Certified LGBT Business

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Looking for Diversity? How to Build a More Inclusive Small Business

The Big Week for Small Business

Embracing Diversity and Inclusion Boosts Business and Community Connection

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The Language of DEI and the Terms Every Business Owner Should Know

Your Team

Growing a diverse team begins with examining your hiring practices.

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Beyond Buzzwords: 6 Steps Toward Hiring and Fostering a Diverse Team

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CO— Blueprint: Growing an Inclusive Team

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Human Resources

7 Tips for Hiring a More Diverse Workforce

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LGBT-Inclusive Policies Benefit Employees and Companies Alike, Report Finds

Funding

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Business Financing

9 Funding Options for Black-Owned Businesses

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Business Financing

9 Funding Options for Minority-Owned Businesses

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Business Financing

What Is a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI)?

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Launch Pad

How 4 Buzzy Minority-Owned Startups Scored Funding Windfalls

Resources

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10 Resources for Minority-Owned Businesses

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Business Financing

How to Get Certified as a Minority-Owned Business

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8 Black-Owned Small Business Directories

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10 Resources for Women-Owned Businesses

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7 Resources for Hispanic-Owned Businesses

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9 Resources for Black-Owned Businesses

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Finance

Tax Incentives for Minority-Owned Businesses: What to Know

Inclusive Leadership

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Launch Pad

Starbucks, Salesforce and WordPress Executives on Embracing Diversity, Inclusion and Change

Growth Studio

Top Diversity Executives from 3M, KPMG and Fidelity Reveal Inclusivity’s Return on Investment

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LinkedIn’s Head of Diversity on How Economic Opportunity Fuels Business Success

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Launch Pad

Diversity Leaders from WW, LinkedIn and Seattle Seahawks on Building—and Retaining—Inclusive Teams

Darren Martin Jr. and Ahmad Barber, founders of Bold Culture.

Growth Studio

These Two Communications Pros Are Taking a ‘Bold’ Stance on Diversity and Inclusion

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Growth Studio

6 Small Business Owners on Making Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Part of Their Business Plan

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