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How to Prepare for an Acquisition as a Small Business
For a small business owner whose company is being acquired, it’s essential to prepare your team — and yourself — for this major transition.
6 Key Elements Every Business Website Needs
Your business’s website helps you attract and convert the right customers to your business. Here are six critical elements every business website should have.
5 Reasons Small Businesses Fail - And How to Avoid It
Small businesses are on the rise, yet many of them fail within a year. Find out what preventatives are needed to avoid becoming a statistic.
How to Create an Onboarding Process (Without an HR Department)
Onboarding without a human resources (HR) department takes a little initial effort but can easily be replicated as you crank up your hiring.
When To Adjust Your Business Plan
The best business plans are flexible and updated consistently as the business grows. Here are five steps to adapting your business plan.
What Science Says About Entrepreneurs' Brains
Entrepreneurs think differently than average workers. This unique mindset is what enables them to succeed.
6 Annual Employee Documents
While most of the required paperwork will be completed during employee onboarding, there are some forms and policies employees should re-sign every year.
Giving Tuesday Ideas for Small Businesses
Giving Tuesday comes around once a year, but here are ways your small business can participate during the holiday season and year-round.
Ways to Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce
Here are some ideas for celebrating October 18, National Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce Day.
Why Your Small Business Might Need Shipping Insurance
Shipping insurance can be a lifesaver if an expensive item you’ve shipped goes missing, but it might not make sense for local deliveries.
