Business Planning

Learn how to implement the Pomodoro Technique in your small business. These 25-minute focus blocks prevent burnout and boost productivity.

Think like a startup for innovation and agility, scale like an enterprise with systems and processes. Balance both approaches to drive sustainable growth.

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.

List your business free on 50+ sites including Google Business Profile, Bing, Yelp, Angi, and HomeAdvisor. Boosts exposure, builds trust, and drives 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 6 trademark cases including Apple vs. Apple Corps, Louis Vuitton vs. Louis Vuiton Dak, and Academy Awards vs. GoDaddy. Register trademarks early.

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.

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.

Strategic partnerships like Starbucks & Google combine resources to expand reach, share costs, and access new markets. Six partnership types explained.

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.

Making changes in a company isn't easy, especially for non-managers, but anyone can make a difference. Take these steps to encourage meaningful change.

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

You can create a successful, long-lasting one-person business, but you must overcome obstacles alone. Learn how to help your one-person business succeed.

You don't need a ton of cash to launch a business. Opportunities abound to start an at-home business with less than $500 or $1,000. See ideas and pro tips.

You've asked your customers to buy local and you should too. Here's why your local B2B purchases have a positive ripple effect on the SMB community.

Learn how some of the most successful entrepreneurs bounced back from rejection — and how you can too, with expert-backed tips for dealing with failure.

Learn how Henri Fayol’s management theory shaped administrative principles still used by modern businesses. Explore all 14 principles and real-world use.