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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3 Founders on the Critical Business Decisions That Proved Pivotal to Success
The founders of luxury vintage home goods marketplace Chairish, ratings app Yuka, and food disruptor PopUp Bagels each share a game-changing business move that fueled profitable growth.
How to Use Facebook Marketplace for Your Business
Discover what sells best on Facebook Marketplace, how it compares to eBay and Etsy, and how to optimize your listing to reach local buyers fast.
How to Apply for an Employer Identification Number (EIN)
An EIN establishes your business as a federally recognized tax entity. Learn who needs an EIN, how to apply for one, and other key considerations.
How Small Business Owners Can Build Courage
This quality doesn’t always come naturally, but it’s a skill that any small business owner can develop.
How to Build Customer Loyalty
In this edition of “Ask the Board,” we feature Amy Hage, Co-founder of Strategy Maven Agency, an email and SMS marketing firm for D2C brands. Amy shares her customer loyalty secrets.
How PayMore Is Reinventing Electronics Resale
The chain is enjoying explosive growth thanks to its ‘new age retail’ strategy, its founders told CO—.
Strategies for Overcoming a Creative Slump
Creativity is essential for small business owners, so having go-to methods to keep ideas flowing is crucial.
Types of Mobile Credit Card Readers: A Guide for Small Businesses
Mobile readers let you take secure, card-present payments anywhere. Compare functionality and pricing between Bluetooth, tap-to-pay, and hand-held point-of-sale solutions.
What Is Two-Factor Authentication, and Why Does it Matter?
2FA adds a second verification check to stop account takeovers. See how to use two-factor authentication to protect company accounts.
Meet Golden Heart Waste Management: 2025 CO—100 Top Culture Champions Honoree
From icy roads to helicopter drop-ins, Golden Heart Waste Management, the 2025 CO—100 Top Honoree in the Culture Champions category, shows what it means to be a standout business in Alaska.