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Starting a business

How to start a business from scratch: 19 steps to help you succeed

January 9, 2024

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Starting a business

Free business plan template and how to fill it out

October 3, 2024

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Starting a business

How to create a business website: 9 steps + best practices

September 24, 2024

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Starting a business

60+ small business ideas for solopreneurs

August 31, 2024

Starting a business

Free business plan template and how to fill it out

August 9, 2024

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Starting a business

How to start a business with no money in 8 steps (+ free business plan template)

July 29, 2024

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Starting a business

How to write a mission statement - Video

July 27, 2024

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Starting a business

18 Tips for how to come up with a business name (Ideas & next steps)

July 25, 2024

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Starting a business

12-step guide on how to start a small business at home (with free template)

July 11, 2024

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Starting a business

How to register your business in 6 easy steps

May 16, 2024

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Starting a business

How to write an elevator pitch - Video

April 24, 2024

Starting a business

How to write a business plan - Video

April 24, 2024

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Starting a business

What you need to know before filing for a patent

April 8, 2024

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Starting a business

14 types of business licenses and permits you need to know

March 13, 2024

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Starting a business

Sole proprietorship: What is it and how to form

March 9, 2024

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Starting a business

How to start an S-corp: 5-step guide and checklist

January 13, 2024

Starting a business

How to start a business from scratch: 19 steps to help you succeed

January 9, 2024

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Starting a business

Can you get self-employed unemployment? Discover your eligibility and benefits

January 3, 2024

Starting a business

How to start an Etsy shop: The definitive guide

January 3, 2024

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Starting a business

What is an LLC? Definition and how to form one

December 7, 2023

Starting a business

El plan de empresa en 10 partes

December 1, 2023

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Starting a business

28 best self-employed jobs to be your own boss

November 21, 2023

Starting a business

A practical guide to gathering new product ideas

November 2, 2023

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Starting a business

Diversification strategy: Definition, examples, and tips

October 25, 2023

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Starting a business

How to start an LLC: A 7-step guide + FAQ

October 24, 2023

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Starting a business

How to find a business mentor: 11 best ways

October 23, 2023

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Starting a business

Single-member LLC: What it is and how to set one up

October 20, 2023

Starting a business

How to build a brand: A beginner’s guide to building your brand story

October 17, 2023

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Starting a business

What is a solopreneur? Beginner’s guide and examples

October 5, 2023

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Starting a business

Brick-and-mortar stores: pros and cons for small business owners

September 26, 2023

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Starting a business

How to start a restaurant in 11 steps

September 25, 2023

Starting a business

How to write a business proposal for small businesses in 9 steps

September 23, 2023

Define your vision

Starting a business

How to register your business in 6 easy steps

May 16, 2024

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Starting a business

15 elevator pitch examples: How to write your business pitch

May 31, 2023

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Starting a business

How to write a value proposition: 8 examples + free template

May 23, 2023

Marketing

How to identify your target audience in 5 steps

February 26, 2021

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Starting a business

10 easy steps to conduct a competitive analysis to grow your business

January 25, 2022

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pricing strategy

14 pricing strategies and examples to try

August 24, 2023

Small Business Templates

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accounting

Free business budget templates (PDF/Excel) + how to create

January 7, 2022

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payments

How to follow up on a past due invoice in five steps [+ email templates]

August 16, 2024

Payroll

Payroll ledger: What it is and how it works (+ template)

April 5, 2024

Starting a business

Free business plan template and how to fill it out

October 3, 2024

Make it happen

Starting a business

How to start a business with no money in 8 steps (+ free business plan template)

July 29, 2024

Starting a business

4 ways to fund a new business

May 7, 2021

Starting a business

How to get a small business loan: Guide & tips

June 17, 2022

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funding

45+ small business grants to apply for [plus tips, resources, and alternatives]

May 1, 2024

Starting a business

How to approach friends and family for funding

April 21, 2021

funding

How does crowdfunding work? 5-step guide for small businesses

July 31, 2024

Make it official

Starting a business

How to register your business in 6 easy steps

May 16, 2024

Self-employed

How to register as a self-employed business owner: A step-by-step guide

September 20, 2019

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Self-employed

What is an EIN number? Does your business need one? How to apply

February 16, 2024

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Running a business

How to trademark a name in 6 steps

January 31, 2024

Starting a business

14 types of business licenses and permits you need to know

March 13, 2024

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Midsize business

Everything you need to know about small business insurance and handling claims

March 11, 2022

Build your brand

Starting a business

18 Tips for how to come up with a business name (Ideas & next steps)

July 25, 2024

Starting a business

How to build a brand: A beginner’s guide to building your brand story

October 17, 2023

Starting a business

How to create a business website: 9 steps + best practices

September 24, 2024

Find your space

Starting a business

Brick-and-mortar stores: pros and cons for small business owners

September 26, 2023

Starting a business

12-step guide on how to start a small business at home (with free template)

July 11, 2024

online store and retail

How to set up an online store

June 17, 2021

Starting a business

How to start an e-commerce business and succeed

January 5, 2023

COVID-19

How to set up your business for online sales in 5 easy steps

March 19, 2020

online store and retail

Guide to e-commerce shipping

July 13, 2021

Understand business taxes

taxes

How to file self-employment taxes: A 7-step guide

February 28, 2024

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taxes

How to file small business taxes: A 7-step guide

January 11, 2024

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taxes

Ultimate guide to small business tax forms, schedules, and resources

January 25, 2024

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taxes

Internet sales tax: When do you need to collect online sales tax?

February 29, 2024

taxes

How to calculate sales tax and avoid audits

February 11, 2021

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taxes

Do I need to charge sales tax? A simplified guide

October 13, 2023

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Get paid

payments

What are contactless payments?

September 17, 2020

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payments

What is an electronic payment? How and when to use them

November 14, 2023

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payments

Mobile payment methods: A small business guide

November 6, 2023

Invoicing

What is an invoice? Guide, examples, and what to include

January 25, 2021

payments

How to choose the best payment method for small businesses

June 17, 2022

Payroll

Salary vs. owner's draw: How to pay yourself as a business owner

December 14, 2020

Run your business

Bookkeeping

What is business accounting? 21 tips for business owners

December 3, 2020

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Bookkeeping

The 8-step accounting cycle: A beginner’s guide

January 19, 2024

Bookkeeping

Financial statements: What business owners should know

January 19, 2024

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