How to Write About Sourcing and Fulfillment in Your Business Plan
By Tim Berry
The sourcing and fulfillment section of your business plan explains how you build that product. Here's why this section matters, and how to write it. Read more »
How to Become a Travel Agent: Starting Your Business
By Briana Morgaine
If you love travel and enjoy the planning process, you might consider becoming a travel agent and starting a travel agency. Read more »
3 Good Reasons Why Nonprofits Need Better Budgets
By Sabrina Parsons
Budgets are an important tool for nonprofits—both from a legal standpoint, and to keep investors and donors engaged and happy. Here's how to improve the budgeting process within your nonprofit. Read more »
7 Key Insights You Can Get From Analyzing Your Financial Statements
By Vinnie Fisher
While going through your financial statements each month may seem like a formality, it can help you get a much better understanding of your business and show you what you need to do to grow. Read more »
8 Visual Search Optimization Tips for Your Business Website
By Hope Horner
If you’re not optimizing your website for visual search, you’ll be left behind as the trend continues on an upward swing. Here's how to do it. Read more »
How to Form a Corporation
By Peter Thorsson
Starting a business and wondering how to form a corporation? If you’ve decided to incorporate as a C corp, S corp, or B corp, here's what to do. Read more »
4 Tactics for Business Growth and Expansion
By Anna Eschenburg
Once you've got a handle on your financials, it's time to turn your attention to business growth and expansion. Here are 4 tactics that will help you grow your business. Read more »
30 Cost Cutting Tips for Small Businesses and Startups
By Angelique O'Rourke
Every business can benefit from saving money. These tips will help you reduce costs within your business, whether you're established or just starting out. Read more »
Strategies to Lower Inventory Supply Chain Costs
By Andrew Armstrong
Lowering inventory supply chain costs is ultimately about understanding your costs, and working toward a balanced inventory. Here's how to do it. Read more »
How to Start a Catering Business
By Tony Sekulich
Wondering how to start a catering business? The catering industry is thriving, and this step-by-step guide will help you get started as a caterer. Read more »
6 Things That Can Kill Business Growth
By Lisa Furgison
If you want your business to grow successfully, here are some pitfalls to avoid. Watch out for these six mistakes that can kill business growth. Read more »
4 Easy Ways Businesses Can Reduce Operating Costs
By Kim Whitley
Want to lower your operating expenses without making drastic changes? Here are 4 easy ways to spend less money within your business. Read more »
5 Questions Loan Officers Ask Seasonal Businesses
By Steven Cohen
A loan can help seasonal businesses keep on top of their cash flow, even during offseason—but be sure you can answer these 5 questions before applying. Read more »
5 Ways Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) Can Increase Your Profits
By Ashley Coblentz
Fulfillment by Amazon can increase your profits as an ecommerce seller—if you do it right. Here are 5 ways using FBA can help you grow your business. Read more »
How to Survive “The Amazon Effect” as a Small Ecommerce Business Owner
By Jake Rheude
The desire to have what you want immediately is what the ecommerce industry has coined "The Amazon Effect." Here's how to survive it as a small business. Read more »
Top 10 Most Expensive Mistakes New Restaurant Owners Make
By Mudita Singh
Every new restaurant business owner is bound to make mistakes—and some are more costly than others. Here are 10 restaurant mistakes to avoid in the early days of running your restaurant. Read more »
7 Ways Small Companies Can Out-Innovate Big Corporations
By JT Ripton
Innovation has the power to drive even the smallest businesses to success, but is it enough to help them take on the biggest corporations? When it comes to innovation, here's how small business can use their size as an advantage. Read more »
How to Write an Executive Summary + Video
By Tim Berry
Your executive summary is the doorway to your business plan—after looking it over, your prospective investor is either going to throw your business plan away, or keep reading. Here's how to write an executive summary that sets your business plan apart. Read more »
16 Ways Grow Your Business Without Spending Money
By Elizabeth Walker and Ken Burgin
Want to grow your business—without spending a lot of money? Here are 16 free or low-cost growth strategies you can put into place right away. Read more »
How to Land Funding From Angel Investors
By Tim Berry
If you're starting a business with high-growth potential, finding investment may be an important item on your to do list. Here's how to find angel investors. Read more »
