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.
Ready, Set, Startup
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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.
Streamlining Processes
Strategy
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.
Strategy
Finding a Business Accountant
Here's how to find the right business accountant for your startup.
Launching a Post-Pandemic Startup
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What Is a Business Owner's Policy (BOP), and Do You Need One?
A business owner’s policy bundles general liability, commercial property, and business interruption insurance in one convenient policy. Learn who qualifies for a BOP, the estimated costs, and how to get a policy.
When Moms Mean Business: Three Startups That Sprang From a Mother's Influence
Elf on the Shelf, Mrs. Meyer’s, and Nadas Empanadas have their founders’ mothers to thank for their success.
How Joolies’ Founders Turned Dates From a Forgotten Fruit Into a Buzzy Better-for-You Brand
The company professes to be “changing the date-ing game” with memorable branding and line expansions into healthful energy snacks and candy alternatives.
How BaseCamp Is Turning the Hot Apparel Resale Market into a Franchise Model
The brothers behind Uptown Cheapskate and Kid to Kid helped turn a fragmented thrift industry into a $300 million franchise, proving secondhand clothing retail can scale like any other Main Street business.
Inside Talkspace's Plan to Make AI Therapy Safe—and Profitable
As millions turn to chatbots for mental health advice, the virtual therapy pioneer is betting its new AI guide and its acquisition by a major behavioral health operator will accelerate growth.
How Disruptor NATPAT Turned Insect Repellent Into a Multimillion-dollar Sticker Business
The startup behind kid-friendly insect repellent and wellness patches built a global business by solving problems at home first and continues to run the brand like a family operation.
Data Privacy Compliance Basics
The complex network of data privacy regulations means small business owners should have a thorough approach to protecting customer data.
Consumer Trends Small Business Owners Should Know
A new report suggests AI, health, experiences, and resourcefulness are driving today’s customers.
A Small Business Guide to Nondisclosure Agreements
A nondisclosure agreement can help protect your confidential business information and give you legal recourse if anyone shares valuable company secrets.
What Is EBITDA?
EBITDA is a metric commonly used to estimate a company's value. Here’s how to calculate EBITDA and when to use it.