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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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How Brooklyn Delhi Grew a Food Blog Into Mass Distribution of Modernized Indian Pantry Staples
Founder Chitra Agrawal brings an Indian American point of view to branding and recipe development of the food startup, landing big retailers like Target.
Choosing a PEO: A Guide to Finding a Professional Employer Organization
Explore affordable PEO services for small businesses and get expert tips on what to look for, from features to fees, and how to ensure a smooth onboarding process.
Starting your Next Chapter? Advice on Franchise Ownership Later in Life
In this edition of “Ask the Board,” Kevin Lewis, Franchise Owner at Apex Leadership Company, shares his advice for entrepreneurs who would like to jump on the franchise bandwagon later in life.
How Too Much Busy Work Harms Productivity and Engagement
More than half of U.S. workers spend much of their time on low-value tasks—leading to frustration, burnout, and lower productivity.
Global Flavor Trends Drive Snack Innovations
Indie brands are making over the snack aisle with an infusion of flavors, ingredients, and recipes from around the world.
Bookstores Tap Indie Vibe, Personalization, and Social Media to Romance Reading For Today’s Consumers
Despite doomsayer predictions, brick-and-mortar bookstores’ demise hasn’t come. In fact, local bookstores—and revived big-brand chains—are luring customers in with new incentives, merch, and cultivated communities.
Women’s Sporting Goods Boom for Hot Startups Like Moolah Kicks and Round 21
Companies tap into a fast-growing niche with apparel and merchandise for fans and players ranging from basketballs featuring the artwork of Jean-Michel Basquiat to sneakers engineered for women’s feet.
Grow Your Business Through Mentorship: A Science Entrepreneur's Top Tips
In this edition of “Ask the Board,” we feature Dr. Jonathan Scheiman, Co-founder and CEO of FitBiomics, a sports biotechnology company. Jonathan shares his valuable tips for entrepreneurs who want to leverage mentors to help them grow.
Build for Retention: Why Emotionally Intelligent Products Win in the Long Run
In this edition of “Ask the Board,” we feature Henry Costa, CEO and Founder of Glorify, a daily devotional and meditation app. Henry explains the value of emotionally intelligent products for entrepreneurs and small business owners.
Hiring Your First Employees? Tips to Ensure Success
In this edition of “Ask the Board,” we feature Daniel Ramsey, CEO and Founder of MyOutDesk, a virtual staffing company. Daniel shares his insights for how to find the best first employees for your venture.