Business Basics

Diversity introduces fresh perspectives and challenges old thinking. Learn how to create a diverse board of directors for your business, and find out how it can improve your bottom line.

Conference calls are convenient for remote workers, but there are some downsides.

Considering freelancing? Here's everything you need to know about freelance contracts.

Customers want options when it comes to paying. If you don't already accept credit cards, here are eight reasons you should.

Google, Twitter and the iPad all started as "dumb" business ideas no one believed in.

Stress is a necessity in life, and sometimes, it can be a good thing. But when there's too much of it, stress can be a monster.

In the face of COVID-19, it's more important than ever to protect and maintain your online business against changing market conditions as well as malicious threats.

Product names can make or break sales. Here's how to choose the right one.

Aggressive intellectual property protection allows a business to protect hard work.

You don't have to be a family business to apply these secrets to your organization.

Learn how to create better business goals that can help you guide your company.

To delight a customer is to provide the unexpected. Here are four key principles to providing a delightful customer service experience.

Telemedicine is not only a more efficient and convenient way to treat patients, it's also a way to expand a clinic's revenue stream.

If you ship to consumers, you'll need a good order fulfillment software package so you can track orders and inventory.

There are three basic types of business telephone systems: KSU, PBX and VoIP. Learn which one is best suited for your business.

Learn how to use a trending business model from another industry to create a business that satisfies your own needs as a consumer.

It is important to make sure those providing you with funding are onboard when big changes are made.

Starting a business is a multifaceted process, and it all starts with a business plan. Download our free template to build yours today.

Help ease the transition and prepare your workers for new leadership.

Do employees hit "delete" when they get your company newsletter? Here are five tips for creating an internal newsletter that actually gets read.

We at business.com pledge to keep you as informed as possible on developments on the outbreak, in addition to offering you tools and suggestions to help you weather this unexpected downturn.

Depending on how you arrange your cards, your startup can become a do-it-all powerhouse. What does the future hold for full-stack startups?

Gig economy players are disrupting economies, communities and, most importantly, history.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 20% of businesses fail in the first year. Understanding the risks involved can help your startup sail past the rough waters.

Improve your chances of receiving a government grant for small business.

Working with family common, but there's much to consider before making this arrangement.

Understand the signs of a bad partnership before you take steps to end it.

By following these guidelines, your meetings will be focused, timely and productive.