The Top Opportunities Entrepreneurs Should Examine for Professional Growth
By Eleanor Hecks
Learn why professional growth matters for entrepreneurs and small business owners, and see how to leverage these 10 opportunities to grow. Read more »
How to Leverage eCommerce Fulfillment as a Customer Service Tool
By Hazel Raoult
Learn how to decide which eCommerce fulfillment method is right for your business and how it can elevate your customer service efforts. Read more »
How to Use Video to Promote Your Small Business
By Susan Mravca
Using videos to promote your business can be effective if you follow a few simple rules. Here are four effective ways to leverage video. Read more »
Signs That It’s Time to Pivot Your Business and How to Do It
By Callie McGill
Learn what indicators to look out for that may signal you should pivot your business and how to pivot successfully in 3 steps. Read more »
How to Start a Successful Blog for Your Business
By Victoria Greywing
Learn how to start a blog for your business by leveraging 6 best practices that help you write business blogs that actually drive traffic. Read more »
Key Budgeting Trends to Avoid and Implement in 2022
By Samantha Clark
Ensure your business’s financial success by exploring the following budgeting trends for 2022 and how they may affect your finances. Read more »
Working Capital vs. Cash Flow: The Differences and How to Better Manage Them
By Nahla Davies
Learn the differences between working capital and cash flow as well as how to effectively manage both to keep your business healthy. Read more »
Value Engineered Packaging—What is it and Why You Should Use it
By Phil Forbes
Learn the benefits of leveraging value engineered packaging for your business and how to implement it to save on shipping expenses. Read more »
Savvy Tips to Recruit Your Startup Dream Team
By Joshira Maduro
Expanding your team is one of the biggest and most challenging steps in growing your business. Here's how to hire your dream team. Read more »
How Entrepreneurs Can Build Their Business With Today’s Freelance Platforms
By Lauren Dunmore
Freelance platforms are more popular with entrepreneurs for a reason. Learn how founders can use them to reach goals and grow their business. Read more »
What is Personalized Marketing? Learn How to Connect With Customers
By Eleanor Hecks
Learn how to harness the power of personalized marketing to make individual connections that more effectively connects with customers. Read more »
How to Repurpose Content to Make the Most of Your Marketing Efforts
By Alessandro Oliveri
Creating content is time-consuming. It requires teams to be constantly involved in finding new ideas, researching, and creating content from scratch. But do you really need to go through this process over and over for every piece of content for each platform? The answer is no. You can do more with less, and that’s where... Read more »
How to Create a Unique Value Proposition + Examples
By Lisa Furgison
What makes your business stand out? Learn how to create a unique value proposition to set your business apart from competitors. Read more »
How to Avoid Using Personal Funds to Address Your Business’s Financial Challenges in 2021
By Joshira Maduro
Should you use personal funds to finance your business? Learn why this is a risky funding method and 8 ways to set yourself up for success. Read more »
How to Write an SBA Business Plan — SBA Template and Checklist
By Noah Parsons
Planning to apply for an SBA loan? Here’s what you need to know about SBA business plans and how you can maximize your chances for approval. Read more »
LivePlan 2021 State of Small Business Survey — Share Your Story
By Bplans
We’re excited to announce the LivePlan 2021 State of Small Business Survey. Add your voice to our community of entrepreneurs and help other businesses grow. Read more »
How to Design, Launch and Automate a Referral Program for Your Business
By Alessandro Oliveri
You’ve probably heard of referral marketing, but have you ever tried it before? If not, now is the perfect time to get in on this effective and easy-to-implement user acquisition channel. In this blog post, we will cover how you can design a referral program that’s right for your business and then launch it with... Read more »
LLC Costs and Fees You Need to Know as a Small Business Owner
By Melissa Pedigo
If you're starting an LLC there are additional fees and costs you'll need to be aware of. Here is what it costs to form an LLC. Read more »
Cap Table Explained — What is it and How to Maintain it for Investors
By Colin McCrea
Are you issuing stock for your small business? Learn how to build and better manage your business value with a cap table. Read more »
How to Use Google Tag Manager for Google Ads Remarketing
By Denis Zakharych
Want to enhance your paid marketing efforts? Learn to leverage Google Tag Manager with Google Ads Remarketing to increase conversions. Read more »
