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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 to Conduct a PEST Analysis
A PEST analysis reveals how certain external factors could affect your business.
The Difference Between Sales and Marketing (and How They Work Together)
Discover the difference between what sales and marketing teams do, and how managers can differentiate them to achieve business goals.
How to Protect Your Business Name
Here’s how to protect your brand if another company takes your business name.
Trendy Startup PopUp Bagels’ New CEO on Its National Growth Strategy
The disruptor is betting on a highly efficient format for its “rip and dip” bagels that departs from typical quick-service chains as it expands, Tory Bartlett tells CO—.
Why This CEO Will Never Make His Employees Return to the Office
In this edition of “Ask the Board," we feature Kelly Roddy, CEO of WOWorks, which is home to six restaurant brands. He explains why he allows his workers to work remotely, rather than requiring them to come into an office.
Small Skate Shops Integral to Their Communities
Independently owned skate shops are more than retailers; they’re watering holes for the skateboarding scene in their area.
Hiring Summer Interns: Tips for Small Businesses
Ready to hire a summer intern? This small business guide walks you through the process, from finding candidates to making the most of their time.
A Guide to Tax Deductions for Home-Based Businesses
Learn which of your home expenses may be tax-deductible, how to claim those deductions, and what you can do year-round to optimize tax season.
Grow with Retailer Distribution: 6 Tried-and-True Tips
In this edition of “Ask the Board," we feature Stephanie Redmond, a pharmacist and Founder of Dr. Stephanie’s and Bye Bye Weekend. She explains how entrepreneurs can succeed through retailer distribution.
Wix Exec on How Its YouTube Integration Is Helping Small Businesses Lean Into the Growing Social Shopping Trend
After a successful B2B partnership with Google Shopping, website builder Wix wants to make it seamless for merchants to sell their wares on YouTube, too, VP Oren Inditzky tells CO—.