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How to Fund Small Business Research

Discover funding opportunities, eligibility criteria, benefits, and considerations for research-oriented U.S. small businesses through SBIR and STTR programs.

Business Credit Scores: What You Should Know

Business credit scores impact not only your loan applications but also other key operating expenses.

5 Signs Your Business is Ready to Grow or Expand

Certain financial and operational indicators can give you a clear sign that it’s time to take your business to the next level.

6 Ways to Respond to Employee Mistakes

Employee mistakes are bound to happen, but your response is a good opportunity to reinforce professional development.

How to Include Employees in Decision-Making

Opening your decision-making process to others in your company can lead to better results — with the right approach.

How to Encourage Employees to Take Risks

Risk-taking should be ingrained in your company culture and rewarded as your business grows.

5 Ways to Admit Mistakes to Employees

When you make a mistake or change your mind, take ownership of the situation and make a plan.

How to 'Fail Upward'

"Failing up" is a concept that has had negative connotations in the past. Today’s entrepreneurs are changing the way we think about failing up to embrace innovation.

A Small Business Owner’s Guide to Hiring Virtual Assistants

Discover how delegating tasks to a virtual assistant can optimize efficiency and free up time for small business owners to focus on strategic expansion.

SMART Goals to Calculate Business Success

Setting a SMART goal and tracking the right metrics are the first steps toward monitoring business success.