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How to Start a Small Business at Home

Use these six steps to start and grow a home-based business.

How and Why Recession-Proof Your Business Concept

In this edition of “Ask the Board,” we asked Kelly Tope, Senior Director of Franchise Development at FullSpeed Automotive®, to share her thoughts on why you should invest in a recession-proof concept for your small business.

How Camille Rose Became the No. 1 Black Woman-Owned Brand for Textured Hair

Founder Janell Stephens won over retailers from Target to Ulta without compromising the quality of her ingredients or her formulas.

How to Master a Balance Between Work & Play

In this edition of “Ask the Board,” we asked Eric Gagnon, President and Co-founder of We Sell Restaurants, a restaurant brokerage, to share his secrets on how to find and maintain a work-life balance as a small business owner.

How to Create A Balance Sheet

A balance sheet provides a snapshot of your finances and is one of the most important documents for your business. Here are some tips on how to create your company's balance sheet.

How to Create a Stockholders' Equity Statement

A stockholders' equity statement is a financial document that illustrates the changes in value to a shareholder's ownership in a company. Here's how to create one.

Experts Share Proven Ways to Fight Retail Theft This Holiday Season

Retailers may consider a range of tactics to deter shoplifting, from visible cameras to employee training to AI.

Hands-On Leadership: The Secret to Business Success

In this edition of "Ask the Board," we asked Robin Gagnon, Founder and CEO of We Sell Restaurants, a restaurant brokerage firm, to share the importance of being hands-on as an entrepreneur or small business owner.

Common Accounting Mistakes

Many new entrepreneurs handle their own accounting and bookkeeping when they’re starting out. Here’s how to avoid some common DIY accounting mistakes with help from technology and common sense.

Common QuickBooks Problems Solved

Intuit QuickBooks is a highly popular accounting tool, but like all software, issues may occasionally pop up. Here’s how to fix ten common Quickbook issues.