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What Is Financial Accounting?

Proper financial accounting and reporting are vital to a small business.

10 Home-Based Small Business Ideas

Use your skills and interests to build a business from home.

Founded 1875: After Fire, Mulholland Grocery Rebuilds, Endures, and Remains a Community’s Cornerstone

When fire destroyed his family’s century-old grocery store, Tom Mulholland chose to rebuild, preserving his small Iowa town’s access to fresh food.

How to Find and Partner With a US Manufacturer

Tariffs and supply chain disruptions are pushing some American entrepreneurs toward domestic production. Here’s how to partner with a U.S.-based manufacturer for your small business’s products.

Chefman Founder on Building a $400 Million Business and AI as the Future of Automated Cooking Appliances

Ralph Newhouse expands from sleek, functional appliances to smart devices with digital connectivity.

How the Founder of Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day Disrupted the Household Cleaning Market

Monica Nassif speaks to CO— about how she took her eco-conscious cleaning products company from a startup to a household name brand before selling it when she was in her early 50s.

Free Digital Marketing Tools Every Small Business Can Use

These free digital marketing tools boost your visibility at no cost to your bottom line.

Best Free Apps for Editing Photos: Small Business Guide

If you’re looking to spruce up your business’s product images, there are several cost-effective tools available that can make images more appealing with just a few clicks.

How to Elevate Your Small Business with Print Marketing

From packaging to signage, well-designed printed materials can help your small business stand out. Learn more about five smart print marketing strategies you can try.

Trending Etsy Business Ideas to Consider

Entrepreneurs looking to tap into their creativity when starting a business may want to join the 8.8 million active sellers who currently leverage the power of Etsy to build their businesses.