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.
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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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.
How Three Legacy Brands Are Modernizing While Honoring Their Histories
How Manischewitz, Amway, and True Religion are modernizing marketing, products, and celebrity engagement to stay relevant with younger consumers while honoring their heritage.
How a Fintech Founder Got NBA Star Kevin Durant and Other Celebrities to Back Her Startup Goalsetter
This B2B and B2C startup app aims to fill the need for financial education.
How AI Is Driving ‘Growth Engines’ for Small Businesses in 2026
A new LinkedIn report suggests that the new year will be a “defining era” for small businesses and AI.
How Fashionphile Founder Grew Her Humble eBay Shop Into a Multimillion-Dollar Resale Juggernaut
Having surpassed 1.5 million registered customers, Sarah Davis’s company is one of the world’s top resellers of pre-owned luxury goods, from Chanel to Gucci.
SBA Disaster Assistance Loans Guide: Types, Terms, and Eligibility
Explore business requirements for the SBA Disaster Assistance program, including when to use direct loans vs. Express Bridge financing and how to speed up application approvals.
Sales Strategies to Embrace this Year
Sales strategies in 2026 will blend marketing and sales approaches while seeking to improve the way AI is deployed.
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.
What Are FIFO and LIFO?
FIFO (first in, first out) and LIFO (last in, first out) are accounting methods related to inventory that directly impact your taxes. Learn which one is right for your business.
Can a Small Business Invest Earnings?
Invest or reinvest your earnings to continually grow your business, no matter what happens in the market.