Business Basics

Local business is continuously getting more competitive, which means getting noticed can be more difficult, especially in a society where most consumers aren't interacting with businesses in person.

One successful entrepreneur reflects on the lessons she has gleaned during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Find yourself in a financial bind? A factoring service might be able to help.

In a challenging business environment, small businesses can leverage data-driven insights to be more efficient and effective at every level.

Financing can accelerate any business's growth, but it's vital to approach it properly.

As the pandemic pushes business operations online and across state lines, business owners and management must comply with state requirements for legal entities.

In order to know which financing option is right for your business, it is important to understand the differences between the two.

International investors can add value and scope to your business.

When it comes to securing funding for your business, you have a lot of choices. How do you know which one is right for you? This ultimate guide on how to get a business loan will help you choose.

Taking the time to do a year-end review is a must for every business. But how do you do that during a pandemic?

There are a few things to consider before opening a new location.

Years after the 2008 financial collapse changed the economic landscape, COVID-19 has shifted how companies see freelancers.

There are grants available for felons who are looking to start a small business.

Breaking down the different types of business management can be tricky, but determining the key characteristics of each is a great way...

The FICA tax is a federal tax that both employers and employees pay to support Medicare and Social Security. Here's how it works and what you need to know as an employer.

As an entrepreneur, you'll encounter failure. Here's how to maintain a healthy perspective

Investing in startups is a uniquely high-risk, high-return challenge, but investors can boost their chances by following a few simple guidelines.

In the early days of the pandemic, WorkForce Software furloughed 22% of its staff and reduced salaries. A few months later, 97% are back. Here's why.

These crazy gifts make great gag gifts or funny gifts for your workers.

We are proud to present business.com's ultimate small business holiday shopping guide featuring 48 amazing small businesses, as well as our hand-selected gift recommendations from each company.

What's your motivation for starting a business? Here's how to find and sustain your drive for business ownership.

Liability waivers can protect your business when used properly. Learn about general and COVID-19 liability waivers to see if your business needs one.

The right help desk software makes it easier for your customer support or IT team to track and resolve issues. We researched the top providers on the market to pick the best help desk software for...

Running a business on your own is doable, but it's important to remain patient when building it.

Employee development is critical to the success of your business.

With the right marketing, brick-and-mortar stores can still compete.

Calculating the true cost of a particular call center system isn't easy. Here's how to find the price you can afford and the system you need.

If you're looking for a POS system for your retail store, make sure it has these features.

This simple set of guidelines will help you garner more high-quality responses to your posts online.

Whether you're planning to start a business or in the process of building one, you need to know these seven steps to establish the foundation of your enterprise and avoid pitfalls.