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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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Start. Run. Grow. Starting Up in a Dynamic Environment

New entrepreneurs in today's ever-changing environment face a unique set of circumstances, advantages and challenges. If you're getting ready to launch, here's how to set yourself up for success.

Launching a Business in 2022 and Beyond

The business world has changed dramatically in recent years, and not just because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Emerging technologies, new customer preferences and shifting social values mean new startups must be ready to dive right into this dynamic environment.

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Building a Business Plan

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Startup

How to Write a Startup Business Plan

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Startup

5 Types of Business Plans for Startups

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Startup

Writing a Business Plan? Here’s How to Do It, Step by Step

Planning Scenarios

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Strategy

Scenario-Based Business Planning: What It Is and How to Use It

To minimize negative consequences your business could unexpectedly face, think about creating a scenario-based plan.

Forecasting Financials

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Finance

4 Financial Forecasting Models for Small Businesses

Qualitative and quantitative forecasting models can help you budget and optimize your resources, anticipating how market trends may impact your sales.

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Finance

How to Create a Financial Forecast for a Startup Business Plan

Financial forecasting allows you to measure the progress of your new business by benchmarking performance against anticipated sales and costs.

Preparing Your Business Taxes

There is a lot to know about filing business taxes.
Finance

A Complete Guide to Filing Your Business Taxes

Take full advantage of available tax credits.
Finance

10 Commonly Overlooked Small Business Tax Credits

Some tax strategies will save you money.
Finance

5 Smart Small Business Tax Strategies That Will Save You Money

Pandemic Startup Trends

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Startup

Open for Business: What You Need to Know About the Pandemic Startup Wave

Startups during COVID-19 skyrocketed. Discover key takeaways from these entrepreneurship growth statistics.

Pre-Launch Planning

Research is the first step to starting your business.
Startup

3 Easy Steps to Research Your Startup Business Idea

After you choose a business idea to pursue, your next step is researching it. Here’s how to do it right.

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Startup

How to Solicit Feedback on Your Business Idea

No matter how interesting your business idea might seem, it’s important to test it before launching your company. Here’s how to do it.

Starting Up

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Startup

10 Examples of Famous Businesses That Changed Their Names

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Startup

What to Know if Your Teen Wants to Start a Business

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How to Turn Your Hobby Into a Business

Changing Consumer Habits

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Launch Pad

3 Ways the Pandemic Has Changed Consumer Habits Permanently

Health concerns drove work, entertainment and shopping online, and convenience may make it all stick.

New Entrepreneur Resources

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Strategy

10 Free Resources for Small Businesses to Leverage Year-Round

Use these tools and resources to jumpstart Small Business Month and keep the momentum going throughout the year.

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Strategy

How to Find a Business Mentor: 6 Places Entrepreneurs Can Look

A business mentor can provide the advice and support new entrepreneurs need. Here are six ways to find a business mentor.

Startup Tech Tools

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Technology

4 Financial Tech Tools for Startups

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Marketing

Digital Marketing Checklist—All the Digital Tools Your Startup Needs Before Launch

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Technology

5 Must-Have Technologies for a Brand New Business

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