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Discover the cheapest franchises to start in 2025, with low entry costs and high potential in travel, cleaning, real estate, and more.
Entrepreneurs often find themselves overburdened with tasks. Learn how to allocate your time and prioritize your tasks.
Can you open a business account without an EIN? Yes! Learn which business types qualify, required documents, and when getting an EIN may be smart.
Project management methodology offers a clear structure for organizing tasks, managing resources and keeping projects moving forward.
This guide includes everything employers need to know about HIPAA requirements, as well as a HIPAA compliance checklist.
Insurance risk is the probability of an adverse event that causes an insurance claim. Learn how business insurance risk is assessed and how to lower it.
Find out how product packaging can win over customers, and get tips for successful packaging strategies.
Both startups and enterprises must disrupt and innovate to survive. Learn how thinking like a startup and scaling like an enterprise can help ensure success.
Learn how to implement the Pomodoro Technique in your small business. These 25-minute focus blocks prevent burnout and boost productivity.
An S corporation helps you avoid double taxation and the self-employment tax. Learn the pros and cons of S corporations and other corporate structures.
Without a unique selling proposition, you have nothing that distinguishes your company. Learn how to create an effective USP for your business.
Here are several online and offline marketing techniques that you can use to reach more potential customers for your restaurant business.
Conserving energy can help your business save money, reduce its carbon footprint and help the environment. Learn how your business can save energy.
Free websites to list your business include Google, Bing, Yelp, Angi and HomeAdvisor. Directories boost exposure, build trust and can drive significant traffic.
Customized and personalized products are becoming popular as companies gain more access to consumer data. Here is what your business needs to know.
Learn from real trademark infringement disputes and key copyright cases, plus steps to register, monitor and enforce your brand to avoid costly legal battles.
Investing in digital real estate, like web domains and Metaverse land, is equal parts lucrative and risky. Learn how to invest wisely in this guide.
Discover famous and inspirational quotes by women—uplifting female quotes from trailblazers that resonate, empower, and uplift.
Master business etiquette by learning key tips from countries like Japan, Germany and Brazil for greetings, gift-giving, meeting protocols and more.
The government and nonprofits provide funds for felons who want to start a business. Here is a list of options, from grants to crowdfunding to loans.
Workers' compensation has tax implications that every employee and business owner should understand. See our guide.
Learn how strategic partnerships help businesses expand reach, share resources and reduce costs. Discover partnership types, benefits, risks and real-world examples.
Although removing a majority shareholder can be difficult, it is possible. Here are the steps to make the process a smooth one.
Key performance indicators (KPIs) measure how effective your company is at achieving its goals. Learn how to find the right tools to track your business.
Cannabis is a big business. Here is a startup guide for how you can enter this industry legally.
Discover creative interior and exterior business sign ideas, tips to help your signage stand out and places to look to find your own inspiration.
Our guide breaks down everything you need to know about starting an in-person or online clothing store, with expert advice from retailers.
The average cost of commercial car insurance depends on vehicle, location, driving record, industry, and more. Learn how to choose the right coverage.
Airbnb has revolutionized rentals, giving entrepreneurs a way to earn. Learn how to start and grow a successful Airbnb business with this guide.
A 7702 plan, also called a Section 7702 plan, is a privately issued, standalone life insurance policy. Learn how it differs from typical retirement plans.