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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Search Engine Optimization (SEO): The 4 Types You Need to Know
Improve site rankings using SEO techniques. Start by incorporating small business SEO practices and strategies from these search engine optimization categories.
How to Perform a Payroll Audit
Regular payroll audits can help keep costs down and avoid becoming the target of a labor investigation.
How to Choose a Pay Schedule for Your Business
Your pay schedule determines how often employees are paid and helps manage your cash flow.
Types of Accounting Payment Term Strategies for Small Businesses
What are payment terms, and how do they affect cash flow and financial reporting? Explore examples and tips for setting payment terms.
What Is a Cloud-Based Phone System? VoIP Benefits and Top Providers
Learn how cloud phone systems work, their advantages over traditional phones, and which VoIP providers offer the best features for small businesses.
Constant Contact’s CEO on How Mentorship Has Helped Him Focus on the Long Game
Frank Vella shares how his early mentors molded his career and which three traits make them especially valuable.
Top Bill Gates Business Quotes
Here are 10 memorable Bill Gates quotes about building a successful business and giving back.
Does Your Small Business Need an HR Department?
Once you grow to a certain size, it makes sense to outsource parts of your human resources or to hire a full-time HR generalist to help manage this business function.
Can a For-Profit Business Add a Nonprofit Arm?
The IRS dictates that for-profits and nonprofits must operate separately. However, there are ways to participate in both types of entities.
How to Process Payroll
Payroll is not solely sending money to your employees on a regular schedule. It involves filing payroll taxes, monitoring employee hours, and keeping meticulous records.