Business Basics

Obtaining a copyright is a straightforward process online. Learn how to apply for a copyright online and the benefits of protecting intellectual property.

Learn about all the government programs and other initiatives available for business owners with disabilities.

Winning awards has numerous business benefits, including increased income and employee morale. Learn how to win awards for your business.

Proper budgeting and cash flow management can help protect your business from bankruptcy. Learn the steps you can take to avoid it.

Small business owners need vacations to help them achieve a healthy work-life balance. Here's how to keep your business running smoothly while you're away.

Here are the best podcasts that business owners should listen to for daily inspiration and entrepreneurial advice.

Netflix’s summer basketball flick Hustle was an instant favorite among viewers and critics — and offers a business lesson.

Business management helps a company function and achieve goals. Here's what you need to know about each of its eight main sectors.

Consumers want convenience, which often means they want someone to do something for them on demand. Learn how to take advantage of the DIFM movement.

Online and in-person sales each have advantages and disadvantages. Learn how to recognize their values and maximize both strategies to meet customer needs.

Here's how you can navigate a crisis successfully and stay in business.

Customers want payment options, making the cash-only model inconvenient. If your business doesn't accept credit cards, here are eight reasons you should.

Without a unique selling proposition, you have nothing that distinguishes your company. Learn how to create an effective USP for your business.

Outsourcing part of your production process can boost efficiency, save money and help you focus. Learn seven tips for evaluating an outsourcing partner.

Critical thinking is a vital skill for an organization's success. Try following this six-step problem-solving process with your team to foster this ability.

Military veterans seeking to transition to entrepreneurial ventures have a wealth of resources at their disposal. Learn how to access resources for vets.

Add these creative benefits to your employee benefits package to attract and retain staff, reduce stress and burnout, and improve company morale.

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) helps businesses drive quality by recording and storing real-time business performance data. Learn ERP trends to watch.

Your mission statement should show your company's vision and describe how customers see your business. Here's how to create a mission statement that distinguishes you from competitors.

Customized and personalized products are becoming popular as companies gain more access to consumer data. Here is what your business needs to know.

Many people dream of starting their own company, but not all entrepreneurs are successful. Get a good start in your business-owning career with these tips.

It is possible to go into business with limited startup capital. Here is how to become a successful entrepreneur, even without huge assets.

This guide to business insurance can help you understand the policies available to your small business and determine which policies are right for you.

Starting a business requires an organized approach to administrative, legal and practical tasks. Follow this checklist to start a business from home.

Setting the proper prices for your services is one of the most crucial elements of business. Learn how to set fair and accurate prices for your services.

Scammers often target small and midsize businesses. Beware of these 10 business-related scams, and learn how to avoid cybercriminals and hackers.

An interview with Harvard Business School’s Feng Zhu and Bonnie Cao

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.

Use these simple tricks to make your business more efficient with the minimum resources.

Learn how five top restaurant employee-theft scams work. We'll show you how to stop losing money to employee theft and retake control of your restaurant.