Business Basics

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.

If you're considering starting a 501(c) organization, you should know the different options and the criteria for each.

Follow these five steps to lay a durable foundation for small business success in the digital marketplace.

Shopify and Amazon are giants in the e-commerce world, but which one is better for your business? Read on to make the right choice.

LaFlore Paris co-founder Natacha Seroussi shares her tips on being successful on crowdfunding sites.

Consider these six things before deciding if your business should buy or rent an ATM.

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Do the work now so your business will still be around later.

With a shareholders' agreement, your corporation can avoid legal issues and challenges.

Many employers use an at-will employment model. Here's what at-will employment means for employers and employees.

Thousands of small businesses have shut down because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Adding insult to injury, many are facing tax hits as they wind down.

Many businesses experience financial ups and downs. Here are tips to help you stay afloat when business slows down.

Are you violating your employees' rights? Find out which violations are the most common and what you need to know to avoid making them.

Give your customer service team a reboot with these tips.

M&A deals are on the rise. How should entrepreneurs and business leaders prepare their workforce when going through a merger?

As businesses reopen after lockdown, many are discovering their premises have been taken over by mold. Here's how to protect your business, building, employees and customers from mold.

Despite a slowdown in business due to the pandemic, small businesses are stepping up, making sure employees have health insurance.

2020's business founders are starting up with a fresh perspective, determining who the next beloved tech brands will be.

Mutual nondisclosure agreements can provide legal protection for your business as well as the other parties when you work with other businesses and contractors.

Looking to increase your small business market share? Find out how to calculate and improve your share of the market.

Freelancers have a ton of freedom in their careers. Here are seven steps to take to become a freelancer.

If you're considering setting up health savings accounts for your employees, now is the time to learn more about them.

Need an investor to help you grow your startup? Here's how to find an investor and which types to look for.

Companies that embrace transparency as a core business value find that it leads to consumer trust, loyalty and business success. Here are four areas businesses can be transparent with customers.

The renowned fitness expert has left behind the resources of a large company to launch his own venture, Power Nation.

Both President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden have a plan for the future of the country. Here's how their plans could impact small businesses.

Is your small business legally required to provide health insurance benefits? Here's what you need to know about offering health benefits to your employees.

Improve your customer retention, build brand trust and boost your ROI by focusing on your product quality.

Whether you run a startup or a Fortune 500 company, you need capital to grow. Here are six strategies for raising capital as a small business owner.

If your business pays independent contractors or vendors for freelance work, rent, or other items, you'll need to fill out IRS Form 1099.