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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.

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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.

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Start. Run. Grow.  Start. Run. Grow. Weathering Financial Uncertainty
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Build Your Business Idea

Startup Need a Business Idea for the New Year? Here's Where to Start
Startup Need a Business Idea for the New Year? Here's Where to Start
Startup Need a Business Idea for the New Year? Here's Where to Start

Writing Your Business Plan

Startup Getting Feedback on Your Business Idea
Startup Getting Feedback on Your Business Idea
Startup Getting Feedback on Your Business Idea

Perfecting Your Plans

Startup Guide to Writing a Business Plan
Startup Guide to Writing a Business Plan
Startup Guide to Writing a Business Plan

Planning Your Finances

Startup Financing Options for Your Business
Startup Financing Options for Your Business
Startup Financing Options for Your Business

Legal Details

Startup How to Choose a Legal Entity for Your Business
Startup How to Choose a Legal Entity for Your Business
Startup How to Choose a Legal Entity for Your Business

Building Partnerships

Startup Protecting Your Intellectual Property
Strategy Protecting Your Intellectual Property
Strategy Protecting Your Intellectual Property

Streamlining Processes

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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.

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Finding a Business Accountant

Here's how to find the right business accountant for your startup.

Technology Must-Haves

Technology Must-Have Technologies for a Brand-New Business
Technology Must-Have Technologies for a Brand-New Business
Technology Must-Have Technologies for a Brand-New Business
Technology Investing in Tech: How to Decide on the Technology You Need
Marketing Investing in Tech: How to Decide on the Technology You Need

Starting Up With Social Media

Marketing Choosing the Social Channels That Are Right for Your Business
Marketing Choosing the Social Channels That Are Right for Your Business
Marketing Choosing the Social Channels That Are Right for Your Business

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Business Ideas
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Launching a Post-Pandemic Startup

Launch Pad Businesses Must Target These 5 Buyer Groups to Compete in a Pandemic-Changed Landscape
Launch Pad Businesses Must Target These 5 Buyer Groups to Compete in a Pandemic-Changed Landscape
Business Ideas Businesses Must Target These 5 Buyer Groups to Compete in a Pandemic-Changed Landscape

Startup Inspiration

Launch Pad Hyper-Local Commerce and Smaller Brands Benefit From Post-Pandemic Consumer Trends
Launch Pad Move Over, DTC: Direct-to-Marketplace Strategies Are the Next Big Opportunity for Small Businesses
Launch Pad How 3 Startups Achieved Exponential Growth During the Pandemic
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Launch Pad Out of the Red and Into the Black: How Three Startups Achieved Profitability
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Human Resources for Startups: Benefits and Options
No matter the size of your company, you need to have effective HR policies in place. Here’s how to implement them into your startup.
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How to Network to Grow Your Small Business
Networking with other business owners in your community can be a powerful marketing tactic.
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B2B Loyalty Program Ideas
B2B loyalty programs have many similarities with B2C loyalty schemes, but with different incentives and ways to show you value your buyers’ business.
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What Is an Employee Performance Improvement Plan (PIP)?
An employee performance improvement plan (PIP) can help an underperforming individual meet workplace expectations. Learn about writing and implementing a PIP.
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How to Leverage Instagram’s Explore Page for Your Business
Instagram's Explore page helps people discover new content. Use these tips to enhance your strategy.
By: Jessica Elliott

How to Host an Instagram Giveaway or Contest
Increase engagement and drive brand awareness by holding a contest or giveaway on Instagram. Plan and execute your promotion in seven steps.
By: Jessica Elliott

How Much PTO Should My Business Offer Employees?
As a small business owner, there are many ways to model your employee’s PTO policy.
By: Dan Casarella

How to Reduce Online Returns and Build Brand Loyalty
Supply chain experts on tapping product descriptions and video to order-tracking tech to mitigate costly returns while boosting customer engagement.
By: Ilana Polyak

How to Host a TikTok Contest or Giveaway
TikTok contests, giveaways, and challenges help brands connect with their audience. Follow these steps to host your promotion on TikTok.
By: Jessica Elliott

What Is Forced PTO?
A mandatory PTO policy requires employees to take some of their PTO each year.
By: Dan Casarella

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