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How to Learn from Failure

Failure happens fairly regularly in growing businesses. Embracing setbacks can help keep morale high and spark opportunities to innovate.

Corporate Transparency Act — What You Need to Know

The Corporate Transparency Act, which goes into effect in January 2024, may require your small business to report information about ownership to the government.

3 Reasons Small Businesses Fail (How to Avoid Them)

Small businesses fail at an alarmingly high rate. Here’s how to mitigate the risks that all new ventures face.

Copyright Protection Tips for Digital Assets

Discover everything you must know about copyrighting your business’s digital assets, from what can and can’t be copyrighted to securing your digital properties.

How to Trademark Digital Assets

Learn about the types of digital assets eligible for trademark protection and the process to safeguard your business's digital innovations legally.

How to Avoid Social Media Copyright Infringement

Explore effective ways to manage copyright protection on social media, from maintaining control of your work to understanding platform licensing and avoiding infringement.

5 Biggest Challenges Small Businesses Face

Inflation, high interest rates, and access to credit are just a few of the challenges that keep small business owners awake at night.

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 that lie at the heart of these movies can offer business lessons to all.

Small Business Sales Trends for 2024

Sales leaders discuss the upcoming top sales trends, including tailored customer experiences and sustainability, that your small business should leverage.

Trends Shaping Small Business in 2024

Business leaders share their expert predictions on how the state of small business will change this coming year.