4 Steps to Create a Viral Video
By Hope Horner
Creating a viral video can be a big deal for a brand. While there's no magic formula for going viral, there are steps you can take to make it more likely. Read more »
How to Unlock Retail Profits with a Smart Inventory Management Process
By Alix Fraser
Without the visibility that a well thought out inventory management process can give you, you could be losing profits. Luckily, you just need a plan. Read more »
How and Where to Obtain Business Licenses and Permits
By Angelique O'Rourke
It can take multiple business licenses and permits at the local, state, and federal levels to make your business a legal entity. Here's how to find them. Read more »
Tips for Better Cash Flow for Your Business
By Anna Eschenburg
Solid cash flow management is crucial to business success. If you’re having trouble managing your cash flow, these strategies will help you improve. Read more »
What’s the Best Business Proposal Format?
By Briana Morgaine
A business proposal can often make or break your chances of securing a new client. So, how do you write a business proposal, and what’s the proper format? We're here to help. Read more »
13 Tips to Open a Successful Coffee Shop
By Candice Landau
Thinking about opening a coffee shop? Our complete guide to starting a coffee shop will help you get up and running, and includes advice from successful coffee shop owners. Read more »
Grow Your Business With the Right Mix of Strategy and Culture
By Colin Ellis
Both culture and strategy are equally important, require equal amounts of time and development, and you should continually invest in them to ensure your business is successful. Read more »
Cannabis Marketing Without Paid Ads: How to Do it Right
By Mike Coleman
Regulation and stigma make cannabis marketing a big challenge. We've got all the tips and tricks you need to boost your cannabusiness (without paid ads). Read more »
10 Cash Flow Rules to Live By
By Tim Berry
I learned the hard way, when my own business suddenly took off, that even growth can stifle cash. In my specific case, it was a matter of building physical products for inventory, selling through channels, and waiting to get paid by distributors. Don’t let this happen to you. Here are my favorite 10 rules for managing cash flow. Read more »
How to Increase Clients and Revenue For Your Personal Training Business
By Tyler Read
If you want to run and grow a personal training business, there are a few different proven approaches. For this article, we’ll focus on strategies for businesses that are already up and running. Read more »
Showcase Your Values To Attract Ideal Customers
By Madeline Pratt
It is an incredible time to be a small business owner. Customers, now more than ever before, truly care about who they buy products and services from, and how those companies align with their values. From the shoes we wear to the dish soap we use, there are endless options for consumers to choose from. Pair that with internet access, and more power than ever before sits in the hands of the buyer. Read more »
3 Psychology Hacks That Will Elevate Your Business and Attract Customers
By Nina Bamberger
Imagine having the power to predict how people think, feel, and act. If you built a customer experience around these expected outcomes, your business would instantly become a booming success. Read more »
Cash Flow 101: Building a Cash Flow Statement
By Anna Eschenburg
To stay on top of your cash flow, you'll need to build a cash flow statement. It's easier than it sounds, and we'll walk you through the process here. Read more »
How to Land a $5m Investment by Getting Product-Market Fit
By Amir Emadi
You’ll notice I don’t have to tell you about our product for you to understand the impact it has on the world. I don’t have to tell you the inner workings of our technology or that it’s patented. Instead, what you read is how to communicate product-market fit. Read more »
The 11 Slides You Need to Have in Your Pitch Deck [Updated for 2020]
By Noah Parsons
An impressive pitch deck is a key part of your fundraising toolkit. Use this detailed guide to figure out exactly what you need to include in your pitch deck to get the attention of investors. Read more »
How to Write a Business Plan [Updated for 2020]
By Noah Parsons
Everything you need to know about how to write a business plan, from the executive summary to appendix. Start writing your business plan today. Read more »
A Standard Business Plan Outline [Updated for 2020]
By Tim Berry
To make the best impression on banks and investors, your plan should be presented using the standard business plan outline format. This guide gives you an outline to follow and explains what each section should entail. Read more »
How Starting a Podcast Can Benefit Small Businesses
By Drew Gula
It’s clear that podcasting is here to stay. And as someone looking to start and grow a company, you can use a podcast to establish your brand, make important connections, and grow your audience. Read more »
Do This One Thing Before You Write Your Business Plan
By Noah Parsons
I’m going to walk you through an easier way to get your business plan started, and show you how to develop a winning strategy. We call it the One Page Pitch. Read more »
85 Essential Startup Resources You Should Know About
By Noah Parsons
These are the tools that we know, love, and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend—many of them we use ourselves. Use them to propel your startup into success and growth. Read more »
