Ready, Set, Startup
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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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Small Business Index Finds Lag in Hiring
Many small businesses don’t plan to increase hiring in 2019, Small Business Index reports.
How Augmented Reality Is Driving the Evolution of Brands Like Wayfair
The furniture retailer hints about what’s ahead for selling home goods to beauty products.
How to Improve Cybersecurity on a Budget
In this edition of “Ask the Board,” CO— consults Aviram Jenik, founder and CEO of Beyond Security, on the basics of protecting a small business’s cyber network while on a budget.
E-Commerce Brands from UNTUCKit to Casper Breathe New Life into Old Malls
Online-only startups are now planning to open as many as 850 physical locations, giving malls a second chance to appeal to consumers.
How to Become a Government Contractor
Federal contracts can be a boon to small businesses, but securing one might seem daunting. Follow this advice to get a leg up on competition.
Property Insurance for Businesses: Everything You Need to Know
Contrary to popular belief, business property insurance does not come with a hefty price — but the cost of not having it can be detrimental to your business.
Birchbox, MM.LaFleur and Thoughtful Human on Entrepreneurship
Three startup founders share digestible business tips that are actionable, too.
Voice Commerce: Noise or the Next Big Thing?
Talk about artificial intelligence-enabled voice technology is getting loud. CO— polls the experts to find out which types of companies need to pay attention now and who can watch and wait.
Business Equipment Financing Pros and Cons
If your company requires specialized operational equipment, you have a few different options for business equipment financing.
Entrepreneur Q&A with Founder of Irish Titan
In this Growth Studio Spotlight, we ask Darin Lynch, the founder of digital agency Irish Titan, for his advice on entrepreneurial decisions, including hiring employees and increasing clientele.