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 Develop as a New Manager
Starting your first management role? This guide offers proven strategies to help you overcome early challenges, build team trust, and lead with confidence.
How to Offer Competitive Employee Benefits
From financial wellness perks to voluntary “self-select” insurance options, discover top offerings to strengthen your benefits package and support your employees’ overall well-being.
Avanza Capital Holdings Shares How Overcoming Setbacks Builds Stronger Entrepreneurs
In this edition of “Ask the Board,” we feature Frank Scarso, the CEO and Founder of Avanza Capital Holdings, a company that offers financing solutions for small businesses. Frank shares how roadblocks can actually nurture entrepreneur strength and skill.
ReturnQueen's Key to Customer Loyalty for Retailers
In this edition of “Ask the Board,” we feature Michael Katz, Founder of ReturnQueen, a platform that simplifies online shopping returns. Michael shares how retailers can reduce friction and embrace technology to win customer trust and loyalty.
CZ Law on How to Lead With Empathy While You Scale
In this edition of “Ask the Board,” we feature John Carpenter, Co-founder and Partner of Carpenter & Zuckerman (CZ Law), a law firm in California. John shares how you can be an empathetic leader while scaling your business at the same time.
How to Change Your EIN
An EIN is like a Social Security number for your business. While you can’t change it, you can get a new one and change your business details.
S Corp Tax Election (Form 2553)
Learn about the requirements, deadlines, and how to file Form 2553 the right way.
What You Disclose in Crowdfunding Campaigns Can Influence Fundraising
A new study suggests investors expect entrepreneurs to embody hustle culture.
Independent Contractor Agreements: What to Include
Hiring independent contractors? A formal agreement helps you comply with labor laws while avoiding costly penalties.
How AI Can Help You on Small Business Saturday and Beyond
AI is dramatically changing how consumers shop, and how businesses sell. Here are key tools small businesses can use right now to save time and drive sales.