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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How to Decide Between Bootstrapping or Finding Investors
In this edition of “Ask the Board,” we ask George Deeb, founder of Red Rocket Ventures and managing member of Firestarter Fund, to explore different avenues for sourcing capital.
What Is a Short-Term Loan?
Applying for a business loan should never be taken lightly. Depending on your business's financial needs, a short-term loan might be an attractive option.
Is Cloud Storage Secure?
Businesses are embracing cloud storage but is their data secure? Here’s what you need to know about cloud storage safety.
Email Marketing Guide for New Businesses
Implementing an email marketing campaign is an inexpensive and effective way to bring in customers and create a lasting impression.
Business Lessons From the Stars of 'DC Cupcakes'
Sisters Katherine and Sophie have grown their brand Georgetown Cupcake into a thriving, multi-faceted business because they've embraced change and uncertainty.
Interview With Founder of Sharklet Technologies, Inc.
With a background in dental biomaterials and a swift imagination, Anthony Brennan, Ph.D., created a product that prevents bacterial growth on surfaces from Navy boats to Foley catheters.
I’m the Founder of Southern Proper and This Was My Biggest Mistake
Like any entrepreneur, Howard has been up and she’s been down. Here she shares what she learned and what keeps her going.
How MM.LaFleur Returned to Its Roots to Find Its Future
She knew the company had to pivot and do something new so she thought back to why she started MM.LaFleur in the first place.
Cashless Commerce Pros and Cons
Businesses that go cashless experience an increased efficiency, but also cut out the cash-paying section of their customers. Here's how to determine if cashless commerce is right for your business.
How to Know When to Fire an Employee
In this edition of “Ask the Board,” we asked Beth Thomas, CEO of Change 4 Growth, how to identify the telltale signs that an employee must go.