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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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5 Work and Business Trends You Need to Know for 2023

Workplaces, roles, and customer expectations are evolving. Here’s what to expect in 2023.

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5 Qualities Successful Small Businesses Have in Common

Experts identify the attributes businesses need to thrive and grow.

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Seeing a Decline in Revenue? Here Are 4 Creative Ways to Reverse It

When revenue drops, make small adjustments to the way you operate while you assess whether the slump is due to a larger macroeconomic issue.

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5 Small Businesses Leveraging the Mocktail Trend to Grow Their Businesses

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How to Choose the Right Brick-and-Mortar Location for Your Business

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"Maximizer" Consumers: Who They Are, and What You Need to Know About Them

Assessing Competition

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4 Steps to Assessing Your Competitors’ Strengths and Weaknesses

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5 Competitive Analysis Templates to Help Inform Your Business as It Grows

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6 Steps to Performing a Competitive Analysis and How It Can Improve Your Business

Resources

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The 9 Business Resources for Young Entrepreneurs

Mentorship and guidance are invaluable for all entrepreneurs, but especially younger ones. Here are nine resources for entrepreneurs starting their journey in their earlier years.

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14 Resources for Black-Owned Businesses

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10 Resources for Women-Owned Businesses

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10 Resources for Minority-Owned Businesses

Partnerships

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Business Partnerships: Which Structure Is Best for You?

Confused about which business structure to choose for your partnership? Learn which option is best and which to avoid.

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Looking for a Business Partner? Here Are the Top Qualities to Seek

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Taking on a Partner in Your Business? Here's How to Create a Business Partnership

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5 Steps to Making an Employee Your Business Partner

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4 Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Practices Every Small Businesses Must Know

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9 Free SEO Tools for Your Business

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7 Questions to Ask Before Hiring an SEO Firm

Stay Competitive

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3 Proven Ways to Stay Competitive Without Lowering Prices

Price isn’t everything when it comes to customer loyalty. Here’s how to avoid a price war and connect with customers.

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4 Ways to Competitively Price Your Products Without Devaluing Your Brand

Try to avoid a price war by performing a pricing analysis and using a combination of tactics to appeal to customers beyond price.

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How to Protect Your Business Name

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How to Find a Warehouse to Ship Your Products

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5 Steps to Organizing a Great Corporate Photo Shoot

Certifications

Certifications can give you access to more opportunities.

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A Guide to Business Certifications for Small Business Owners

Obtaining business certifications can give you access to more opportunities. Here are some of those certifications and how to apply.

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How (and Why) to Get Certified as a Minority-Owned Business

Getting certified as a minority-owned business can help minority entrepreneurs access additional resources to grow and scale. Here’s how to do it.

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