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

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

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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.

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

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Business Ideas

5 Small Business Ideas for Sports Lovers

Two women stand smiling in front of a headless mannequin draped with a loose-fitting white blouse. The woman on the left has short dark hair and wears a cream-colored jacket over a black button-up shirt. The woman on the right has long dark blonde hair and wears glasses and a white textured tank top. The woman on the right is examining a measuring tape that she has draped around the back of the mannequin's neck. In the background, out of focus, is a large studio space containing a few sewing machine stations and shelving units.

Business Ideas

5 Business Ideas for Fashion Lovers

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Business Ideas

8 Kid-Focused Businesses to Inspire Entrepreneurs

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5 Small Businesses Leveraging the Mocktail Trend to Grow Their Businesses

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How to Ensure Your Business Website Is SEO-Optimized

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What Is a Debt Collection Agency and How Do They Get Paid?

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There's more to being a startup than registering a business. The A-Z guide to getting ready to launch your business.

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What's in a (Business) Name? 8 Traits That Will Make Yours Stand Out

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10 Examples of Famous Businesses That Changed Their Names

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How to Register a Business Name: 6 Steps to Get Started

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Small Business Ideas for Sports Lovers

Entrepreneurs passionate about sports will find a competitive market with plenty of opportunities for growth.

By: Emily Heaslip

Fashion-Related Small Business Ideas

This year is a great time to start a sustainable fashion label or dropship your latest T-shirt line.

By: Emily Heaslip

5 Small Businesses Leveraging the Mocktail Trend

With 'Dry January' emerging as a year-round lifestyle choice, these small businesses are leveraging the alcohol-free movement to grow their businesses and stake a claim in this growing market.

By: Emily Heaslip

How to Ensure Your Business Website Is SEO-Optimized

Is your site in excellent health, or does it need a boost? Explore ways to optimize it for search engines.

By: Jessica Elliott

What Is Cash on Delivery (COD)?

Cash on delivery (COD) is a method of collecting payment from customers when their orders arrive. Here’s what it is and how it works.

By: Samantha Friedlander

When to Extend Credit to a Customer

Businesses should know the pros and cons of extending credit to customers before determining when and how to do so.

By: Kaytlyn Mroz

How Do Debt Collection Agencies Get Paid?

Here’s what business owners should know about debt collection agencies, from how they get paid to how they can and can’t collect customers’ unpaid invoices.

By: Lauren Kubiak

Search Engine Optimization (SEO): The 4 Types You Need to Know

Ensure your digital strategy is well-rounded by incorporating tactics from the top SEO categories.

By: Jessica Elliott

How to Use an Accounts Receivable (AR) Aging Report

Learn what an AR aging report looks like, how it works, and how to use it for your business.

By: Lauren Wingo

What to Consider Before Hiring an SEO Firm

Need help optimizing your website? Compare SEO agencies by inquiring about their process, background, and more.

By: Jessica Elliott

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