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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Small Businesses Offering Customizable Gift Baskets
These small businesses demonstrate how well-crafted, personalized gift baskets can increase engagement, enhance the customer experience, and drive repeat sales.
Business Lessons From Hallmark Christmas Movies
From struggling Christmas tree farms to bakeries on the brink of closure, the challenges felt by the small businesses at the center of these movies offer business lessons to all.
How to Create a Financial Projection in Excel
Microsoft Excel makes it easier to forecast your sales, expenses, and future revenue.
A Guide to Employee Record Retention
Employee recordkeeping requirements vary by business type and location. Here's how you can stay compliant and protect sensitive data.
Family Businesses Are Growing and Planning for the Future
Many family-owned businesses are also small businesses, and two new surveys reveal how they’re planning for the future.
Nate Berkus On Growing His Brand the ‘Simply Imperfect’ Way
Interior designer Nate Berkus offers entrepreneurs advice on growing their personal brands for long-term success and scalability through authenticity.
What Is Tax Form 941, and Who Needs to File It?
You'll file Form 941 quarterly to report employee federal withholdings.
What Is an Annual Report, and How Do You File It?
Many states require businesses to file an annual report to stay in good standing. Here’s what to include and how to stay compliant.
Executive Job Titles: What Do They Mean?
Job titles often differ depending on the company's size and the industry, but here are some of the most common executive job titles and what they do.
How to Write an Emergency Preparedness Plan
Every business owner should prepare for the next big emergency. Learn how to write an emergency preparedness plan using these seven steps.