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14 Reasons Why You Need a Business Plan
By Chris Starkhagen
Do you really need a business plan to start a business? Read on for fourteen reasons why writing a business plan is worth your time. Read more »
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How to Forecast Personnel Costs in 3 Steps
By Noah Parsons
A personnel forecast is all about planning for the people you employ to help run your business. Here's how to create your first forecast in just three steps. Read more »
starting
How Much Should You Personally Cover for Startup Costs?
By David Siemer
How much money should you use from savings to cover startup costs for your business? Here's how to calculate how much you should personally invest. Read more »
starting
5 Key Reasons Why Every Small Business Needs Insurance
By Parker Bowring
Insurance is often required by law. Read the other 4 small business insurance benefits and how they protect your business from expensive claims. Read more »
managing
5 Ways to Improve Your Business Financial Management
By Dr. Anthony Decoste
Managing and analyzing your business finances doesn’t have to be a frustrating process. Check out these tips to help you better manage your business finances. Read more »
managing
When Should a Small Business Hire an Executive Team?
By Maxime Croll
When is the right time to hire an executive team? Let's explore the potential roles, how to determine the right time, and how to hire for business growth. Read more »
managing
6 Best Practices to Set Up an ESOP for Your Business
By Colin McCrea
Are you considering creating an ESOP for your business? Learn how to determine if it works for your business and a few best practices to start an ESOP. Read more »
planning
14 Tips for Starting a Successful Business
By Kody Wirth
Are you starting a business? You’ll need more than a good idea. Check out these expert-driven tips for starting a business to improve your chances of success. Read more »
managing
10 Steps to Protect and Manage Your Small Business Reputation Online
By Lyle Solomon
How do you protect and improve your online reputation? Let’s explore 10 steps you can take to easily manage and improve your business reputation online. Read more »
planning
How to Write an Airbnb Business Plan + Free PDF Template
By Makenna Crocker
Starting a vacation rental business through Airbnb? You'll need a business plan to do it. Read on to learn how to create an Airbnb business plan. Read more »
funding
How to Handle Business Rejection by Investors in 10 Steps
By Tim Berry
Are you pursuing funding and unable to convince investors? Learn how to handle business rejection and better prepare your business to pitch to investors. Read more »
starting
13 Critical Small Business Legal Requirements to Start a Business
By Karoki Githure
Looking to start a business? Have you completed all of the legal requirements? Here are 13 critical legal requirements you need to know. Read more »
funding
5 Steps to Optimize Your Website to Attract Investors
By Mikel Bruce
Your website is often the first impression of your business, even for investors. Focus on these five things to ensure you connect with them. Read more »
funding
9 Steps to Handle Business Loan Rejection
By Tim Berry
Did your lender reject your loan application? You’re not alone. Here are the nine steps to take to successfully reapply and get funding. Read more »
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6 Differences Between Single-Use and Standing Plans Explained
By Karoki Githure
What is the difference between single use plans and standing plans? Read on to find out when to use each business plan option. Read more »
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8 Steps to Write a Useful Internal Business Plan
By Noah Parsons
Learn how to write an internal business plan that you can use as an effective management tool to guide business growth. Read more »
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15 Ways to Use and Get Incredible Value From a Business Plan
By Tim Berry
Learn about the many ways you can use your business plan to successfully start, manage, grow, and fund your business. Read more »
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What is a Solopreneur? 6 Key Differences From Entrepreneurs
By Karoki Githure
Want to start a business on your own? Learn what it means to be a solopreneur, how it differs from entrepreneurship, and which route to take. Read more »
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7 Steps to Successfully Start a Business With No Money
By Karoki Githure
Is it possible to start a business with no money? Check out this proven process to get your business off the ground without spending a dime. Read more »
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5 Critical Reasons Data Backup is Vital for Your Business
By David Glantz
Learn what data backup methods you can use and why backing up your data is vital for keeping your business secure and poised for growth. Read more »