The countdown is officially on — less than a month stands between entrepreneurs and the New Year! As small business owners look forward to a fresh slate and new opportunities, they’re also filing documents to report changes made to the business and working hard to wrap up the year’s loose ends. Think you forgot […]
I had originally considered writing this post with advice for getting out of business debt before the end of the year, but realized within the given time frame it’s not exactly feasible for most entrepreneurs. Frankly, making fast payments is also not the smart way to approach debt either. No matter how much you owe, […]
“I’m ready to outsource my payroll! Now what?” If you recently made this statement, congratulations! As USA Today columnist Rhonda Abrams once famously put it, if you have one employee it’s time to get a payroll service. The benefits of outsourcing payroll are seemingly endless — no more bouncing the books around to employees […]
Companies offering goods for sale have wisely embraced social media to get their products out to as many people as they can. Oftentimes, these companies employ creative marketing campaigns that draw people to their products. These marketing campaigns can help your business grow exponentially with some smart and flashy presentation. However, the words you […]
A 2014 study by Google found that a little over half of small businesses have a website, though it’s likely that number has gone up since the survey was done. Still, the fact that a little under half of small businesses don’t even have a website it appalling – without one you are losing customers […]
Expanding your business is, quite honestly, a lot like starting it. The steps, paperwork, and investments are all similar. Despite that, there are a few key differences that trip up small business owners. Expansion takes place over a much longer period of time, and you have to be careful not to hurt or ignore […]
Whether you and your business are new to the game, or you’ve been in business for a while and feel as though you’ve hit a lull, every business can stand to learn a new trick or two. If you’ve been wanting to take your business to the next level, but you’re at a loss […]
When you’re first starting a business, lots of things can seem unclear or confusing. Picking an entity, getting employee contracts figured out, and researching which sorts of licenses and permits pertain to your business personally can all prove to be daunting tasks. Luckily, there are plenty of online resources available to entrepreneurs to help […]
For all the new small business owners out there deciding which entity to file their business as, and the already-formed corporations thinking about tacking on a different election, this is the post for you. Choosing the right entity for your business is a huge enough deal, weighing the pros and cons of all the […]
by Deborah Sweeney Whether things didn’t work out with your last venture, or you’re just moving on to something new, sometimes businesses close. Unfortunately, a lot of small business owners don’t know that there’s a process beyond simply closing their doors and putting a sign on the door. If you fail to officially dissolve your […]
