Ready, Set, Startup
If you're looking to open a new business, this could be your year. Follow our step-by-step guide and before you know it, you'll be putting your business ideas into action.
Ready, Set, Startup
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Startup Checklist: 20 Things to Do Before You Start Your Business
Before you start your new business, here are 20 tasks to check off your startup to-do list.
Building Partnerships
Streamlining Processes
Strategy
7 Business Tasks You Can Outsource
If your small business internal team doesn’t have the bandwidth for every necessary task, consider outsourcing to a third party.
Strategy
Finding a Business Accountant
Here's how to find the right business accountant for your startup.
Launching a Post-Pandemic Startup
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Top Alternatives to the Myers-Briggs Personality Test
These personality tests are good options if you're looking for an alternative to the Myers-Briggs test.
Small Business Update: 2026 Economic Outlook, Tax Changes, and AI Trends
The first Small Business Update of 2026 explains how current economic conditions, new tax laws, immigration policy, and AI regulation will impact small businesses this year.
Trend Watchers on Key Trends Set to Impact Business This Year
Expanded midlife periods, color-drenched homes, quiet travel, and craving for the unexpected are among trends that are illustrating underlying consumer desires and motivations businesses need to know, leading forecasters tell CO—.
YouTube, Vimeo, and Whatnot Execs on How Video Is Critical to Brand Growth in the Age of AI
These three video-based businesses are leveraging their platforms to take advantage of a time when video is becoming a critical element for reaching customers.
How Dog Training Disruptor Zoom Room Became One of the Fastest-Growing Service Franchises
From a single California location to 57 stores in 22 states, Zoom Room has turned dog training into a lifestyle experience for pets and owners alike.
Successful Crowdfunded Startups
A successful crowdfunding campaign can be just what your business needs to reach the next level. Here are nine startups whose crowdfunding campaigns did just that.
Email Marketing Lessons from B2B Brands
From building relationships to driving sales, email marketing is a channel that delivers results without a massive budget.
Must-Read Books for Entrepreneurs in 2026
Entrepreneurs at any stage can read these books to grow and find success in their businesses in 2026.
Tips for Writing an Effective Job Posting
Bringing in top talent begins with a well-written job listing. From headline to next steps, here’s what you need to include in an effective post.
Commonly Overlooked Credits and Deductions for Small Businesses
With the help of Block Advisors, small businesses can take advantage of these frequently missed credits and deductions and save on their 2025 tax bill.