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How to Choose Between a Sole Proprietorship and an LLC

If you're starting a business, sole proprietorships and limited liability companies are two popular business structures to consider. Here's how to weigh the pros and cons of each option.

How to Apply for an Small Business SBA Disaster Loan

Use a documentation checklist to streamline the SBA disaster loan application process. Follow these steps.

Business Continuity: Small Business Planning and Considerations

Can your company operate amid disruptions? Business continuity planning ensures the answer is yes.

How to Assess Your Competitors’ Strengths and Weaknesses

Score your competitors by stepping into a customer’s shoes to get an objective look at their products, positioning, pricing, and more.

How to Prepare Your Small Business for Black Friday

Creating a marketing plan, checking your inventory, and optimizing your site for mobile shopping will ensure your small business is ready for Black Friday.

Business Lessons From Hallmark Christmas Movies

From struggling Christmas tree farms to bakeries on the brink of closure, the challenges felt by the small businesses at the center of these movies offer business lessons to all.

Family Businesses Are Growing and Planning for the Future

Many family-owned businesses are also small businesses, and two new surveys reveal how they’re planning for the future.

What Is an Annual Report, and How Do You File It?

Many states require businesses to file an annual report to stay in good standing. Here’s what to include and how to stay compliant.

How to Write an Emergency Preparedness Plan

Every business owner should prepare for the next big emergency. Learn how to write an emergency preparedness plan using these seven steps.

Executive Job Titles: What Do They Mean?

Job titles often differ depending on the company's size and the industry, but here are some of the most common executive job titles and what they do.