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Business Expansion
View all23 Creative Business Ideas for 2021 and Beyond
Here are 23 of the most creative small business ideas for entrepreneurs with artistic flair, originality and vision, from handmade products to digital work.
23 Creative Business Ideas for 2021 and Beyond
Here are 23 of the most creative small business ideas for entrepreneurs with artistic flair, originality and vision, from handmade products to digital work.
Franchising vs. Licensing: Which One Is Right for You?
Find out the pros and cons of franchising vs. licensing and how to decide which one is right for you.
Here Are the Best Franchise Opportunities of 2021
Franchising allows you to start a business quickly without reinventing the wheel. Here are the best franchise opportunities for 2021.
What Are the Fastest-Growing Small Businesses in America?
Do you want to be one of the fastest growing businesses of 2021? Learn what industries are growing and how you can follow their lead.
Business Financing
View allHow Much Working Capital Does Your Business Need?
Keeping the right amount of working capital on hand is something small businesses can’t afford to get wrong. Find out how much working capital you need.
How Much Working Capital Does Your Business Need?
Keeping the right amount of working capital on hand is something small businesses can’t afford to get wrong. Find out how much working capital you need.
Applying for PPP Loan Forgiveness: A 5-Step Guide
PPP loan forgiveness can allow you to cover payroll costs without repayment obligations. Here’s what you need to know.
SBA Grants and Loans for COVID-19 Relief: What You Should Know
SBA grants and loans are available to help small business owners impacted by COVID-19. Find out if you qualify.
Amortization vs. Simple Interest Loans: Our Guide
Find out when to use simple interest or amortized loans to purchase assets and finance your business’s growth.
Business Credit
View allThe Best Secured Business Credit Cards
Raise your credit score while earning rewards for your small business. Here is our list of the 3 best small business secured credit cards.
The Best Secured Business Credit Cards
Raise your credit score while earning rewards for your small business. Here is our list of the 3 best small business secured credit cards.
What Is the Average Credit Score for Small Business Owners?
Your personal credit score can hugely impact the security of your business’s future. Find out the average score for small business owners.
Imputed Interest: A Guide & How It Impacts Business Lending
If the IRS finds your business loan has a below-market interest rate, you’ll owe imputed interest. Here’s what that means for you.
Your Guide to Your Equifax Business Credit Report
Your Equifax business credit report is a portrait of your company’s financial health. Here’s how to apply its findings to help your business.
Business Management
View all8 Key Bankruptcy Statistics: What They Mean for Businesses and Consumers
Bankruptcy statistics provide insights into economic trends and the causes of business failure. Here’s what 8 key numbers reveal.
8 Key Bankruptcy Statistics: What They Mean for Businesses and Consumers
Bankruptcy statistics provide insights into economic trends and the causes of business failure. Here’s what 8 key numbers reveal.
6 Government Regulations Small Business Owners Should Know
Following business regulations protects your customers, employees and helps you avoid a lawsuit. Here are the rules you should know.
What Is a Certificate of Good Standing and Why It Matters
A “certificate of good standing” proves your business is operating in accordance with state law. Here’s why you need one.
DuPont Analysis: What It Tells You About Your Company’s Profitability
We’ll explain the DuPont analysis, how it benefits your business and how you can use it to improve your performance or attract investors.
Sales and Marketing
View allAn Entrepreneur’s Guide to Building a Personal Brand: 5 Steps to Success
Building a personal brand positions you as an expert in your field and by extension, builds momentum and leads for your business.
An Entrepreneur’s Guide to Building a Personal Brand: 5 Steps to Success
Building a personal brand positions you as an expert in your field and by extension, builds momentum and leads for your business.
How to Master Your Digital Marketing Strategy and Improve Your Online Presence
With online users in the billions, a competitive web presence is crucial. Here’s our digital marketing strategy guide with everything you need to know.
Small Business Week 2021: How to Celebrate It (and Capitalize, Too)
Small Business Week happens each year as a chance to appreciate local businesses. Make the most of it by celebrating your staff and loyal customers.
The 30-Second Elevator Pitch: Ideas for How to Create Your Own
Find out what an elevator pitch is and how to write one. Plus, see examples of elevator speeches and templates you can start using today.
Accounting
View allThe Qualified Business Income Deduction: What It Is and Who Can Claim It
The qualified business income deduction allows most business owners to claim tax savings. Find out whether you’re eligible.
The Qualified Business Income Deduction: What It Is and Who Can Claim It
The qualified business income deduction allows most business owners to claim tax savings. Find out whether you’re eligible.
Business Travel Expenses: How to Deduct Them
Review this guide and learn which business travel expenses you can deduct, even if you’re combining a short vacation with the family.
Checking the Financial Health of a Company: 8 Signs
Knowing how to measure the financial health of a company can help your business with financial planning. Here are 8 signs to look for.
Cash vs. Accrual Accounting: Which One Is Best for Your Small Business?
Do you know the difference between cash vs accrual accounting? Learn the advantages and disadvantages of each and which to use in your business.
Leadership
View all9 Best Business Podcasts to Help You Succeed
Podcasts are a fantastic way to stay up to date on current events in the business world and get insight from other entrepreneurs. Millions of people agree: Statista research reports there were 75 million podcast listeners in the U.S. in 2018, and it’s projected to grow to 164 million by 2024. Want to gain insight […]
9 Best Business Podcasts to Help You Succeed
Podcasts are a fantastic way to stay up to date on current events in the business world and get insight from other entrepreneurs. Millions of people agree: Statista research reports there were 75 million podcast listeners in the U.S. in 2018, and it’s projected to grow to 164 million by 2024. Want to gain insight […]
2021’s Up-and-Coming Young Black Entrepreneurs
These young Black entrepreneurs are changing the conversation on what it means to be a business owner. Here are 10 Black-owned businesses to watch in 2021.
Business Owners Need a Work-Life Balance, Too. Here Are 12 Steps to Get There.
The importance of work-life balance ranks highly for both business and personal reasons. Here’s how to keep both halves in harmony.
Why Supporting Your Community, Especially Now, Is a Smart Business Move
The why and how of giving back to your community: the benefits, 17 give-back ideas, inspiring examples, and best practices you should know.
Business Insurance
View allWhat Is COVID-19 Liability Protection (and How Can You Protect Your Business)?
States have enacted COVID-19 liability protection to defend local businesses at the federal level. Here’s how to protect your business amid these difficult times.
What Is COVID-19 Liability Protection (and How Can You Protect Your Business)?
States have enacted COVID-19 liability protection to defend local businesses at the federal level. Here’s how to protect your business amid these difficult times.
What Kind of Business Lawsuit Insurance Does Your Company Need?
Business lawsuit insurance protects you from financial catastrophe. Here’s what you need to know about different types of coverage.
Employment Practices Liability Insurance and Why You Need It
An employee could file a lawsuit against your business for anything from sexual harassment to negligent reviews. Attorney and author Jonathan Hyman wrote that a company’s litigation costs could run anywhere from $75,000-$250,000, regardless of whether you win the case. Employment practices liability insurance (EPLI) exists to protect you from those crippling costs. Learn more […]
7 Best Small Business Insurance Companies
Learn how to identify the risks in your business and select the best small business insurance company with the lowest premiums.
Retail
View allMaking Your Business More Customer-Centric: Here Are 8 Ways to Do It
Are you ready to embrace the customer-centric mindset? Learn how to transform your business by focusing on clients.
Making Your Business More Customer-Centric: Here Are 8 Ways to Do It
Are you ready to embrace the customer-centric mindset? Learn how to transform your business by focusing on clients.
Creative Retail Display Ideas: 15 Ways to Engage Customers
Do you want to improve customer experiences and increase sales? Use these creative retail display ideas to delight shoppers.
5 Retail Technology Trends in 2021
Here are 6 retail technology trends taking center stage in 2021. Discover the shopping experiences consumers want in ecommerce and brick and mortar.
Ecommerce Statistics Worth Knowing About for 2021
To get a lowdown on the latest ecommerce trends, here is our ultimate list of ecommerce statistics for 2021.
Human Resources
View allKey HR Statistics to Help You Build Your Best Team
Human resources statistics provide valuable insights for recruiters. Here are some HR statistics highlighting today’s top trends.
Key HR Statistics to Help You Build Your Best Team
Human resources statistics provide valuable insights for recruiters. Here are some HR statistics highlighting today’s top trends.
6 Ways to Encourage Employee Accountability
Fostering employee accountability means taking steps to retain, engage and challenge your staff. Learn how to hold them accountable without taking away their autonomy.
Remote Hiring: Consider These 10 Best Practices
Remote hiring is becoming the new normal as more businesses go virtual. Here are 10 tips to help you hire the perfect remote staff.
8 Steps to Successful Remote Training for Your Employees
Remote training has grown increasingly important as more businesses go virtual. Here’s an 8-step approach to train virtual workers.
Real Estate
View allShort-Term Office Lease: The Pros and Cons
Most traditional office spaces require an annual or multi-year lease agreement. However, some startups and early-stage businesses might be uncertain about their business’s future and want to minimize the risks. If you’re not ready for a long-term agreement, consider a short-term office lease instead. Here’s what you need to know about a short-term office lease, […]
Short-Term Office Lease: The Pros and Cons
Most traditional office spaces require an annual or multi-year lease agreement. However, some startups and early-stage businesses might be uncertain about their business’s future and want to minimize the risks. If you’re not ready for a long-term agreement, consider a short-term office lease instead. Here’s what you need to know about a short-term office lease, […]
How to Buy a Hotel or Motel
There are multiple factors to consider before buying and running a small hotel. You’ll have to weigh what you can afford when you buy a hotel and evaluate the average hotel and motel prices in your target area. The hospitality industry is highly competitive, with so many large, established brands already inhabiting the top markets. […]
Green Property Management: Our Guide for Your Business
Green property management is a big trend in 2020. Being eco-friendly doesn’t just benefit the environment; it reduces energy costs as well as your carbon footprint. It’s also appealing to current and potential tenants. According to an AMLI Residential survey of its tenants, 84% of respondents said sustainable living is “very important” to them. Sixty-four […]
Business Law
View allOnline Business Laws You Need to Know
Our guide for online business law will help you stay in compliance. Learn the laws you must address to have a successful website.
Online Business Laws You Need to Know
Our guide for online business law will help you stay in compliance. Learn the laws you must address to have a successful website.
Fast Capital 360 Is Letting You In on the Most Common Business Lawsuits (and How to Avoid Them)
Fast Capital 360 is letting you in on 6 of the most common business lawsuits and how to avoid them. Find out how to protect your company from litigation today.
How to Respond to a Lawsuit: Fast Capital 360’s Tips for Small Business Owners
Fast Capital 360 is letting you in on how to respond to a lawsuit against your business. Find out what steps to take when your business is sued.
President Trump’s Payroll Tax Deferral: What You Need to Know
Here are the details about President Trump’s executive order to enact a partial payroll tax deferral for the remainder of 2020.
Business Technology
View allCredit Card Payment Apps: The 6 Best Ones
Find the best credit card payment app for your in-store or online business in this credit card scanner app roundup.
Credit Card Payment Apps: The 6 Best Ones
Find the best credit card payment app for your in-store or online business in this credit card scanner app roundup.
What Business Assets Should You Move to the Cloud?
To thrive in the post-pandemic era of remote work, here are the benefits of cloud migration which you should consider.
Business Intelligence Software: Our Top 19 Picks
A business intelligence software helps entrepreneurs make data-driven decisions. Here’s a list of the top software available.
What to Do After a Data Breach: Steps to Repair and Reinforce Your Business
No company is safe from hackers. But knowing what to do after a data breach helps. Learn to minimize the damage with these tips.