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.
Building Partnerships
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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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.
How Are Small Business Investment Deals Structured?
Every deal is different, but here are some basics you need to know before approaching investors.
How to Create a Financial Forecast for Your Startup Business Plan
Financial forecasting allows you to measure the progress of your new business by benchmarking performance against anticipated sales and costs.
Best AI Tools for Product Descriptions
These AI product description generators help you save time, create text that boosts sales, and improve your SEO results.
How Military Vets Use Their Leadership Skills to Build Multimillion-Dollar Businesses
Veteran-owned startups have a higher rate of success, research shows, thanks in part to the problem-solving and teamwork skills they learn in the military, interviews with founders revealed.
Small Businesses Offering Unique Furniture
For home dwellers wanting to inject more personality into their living space, there are small businesses like Scout Design Studio and Pieces.
How to Get a Contractor's License
General contractor licensing requirements vary by state, but many states' standards include industry experience, financial stability, and specialized training.