Business Basics

I have registered my company in Shanghai, China. I have a legally registered name, a legal import and export license, and a registered brand in China. I have put so much effort into marketing my...

I started a company 9 months ago at a state-supported higher educational institution. I have worked in private higher education for 20 years. I am still learning the culture of my current place of...

My business partner and I set up a business 18 months ago to sell on Amazon. We did all of this on a low budget - $2.5k each to start out with inventory and everything thereafter we have used the...

If I am writing a business plan, what are the biggest challenges I will likely face during the process? How do I effectively prepare for and resolve those issues in a timely manner?

When starting a new business, there are a number of missteps you want to be sure not to take.

Ensuring your supply chain is running smoothly is critical to the success of your business.

I'm currently working on an article for business.com about the difference between a merchant cash advance and a working capital loan. I am looking for community members with experience, either as...

Hello business experts, can anyone help me to know how I can run a tourism information center as a profitable business occupation in my homeland? It's been a challenge for me to figure out how I can...

I'm working on an article for Business News Daily, the sister site of business.com, about running multiple businesses at the same time. Does anyone run multiple business right now? If so, what tips...

Contrary to popular belief, you don't need to have millions of dollars to your name or run a Fortune 500 company to combine your corporation or LLC with another business entity.

Here are a few tips on how to build an enduring name in your business's industry and stay one step ahead of your competitors.

The thought of leaving the corporate world for business ownership is both exciting and frightening. These steps can help you decide and prepare.

I've been in the insurance business for 27 years and it keeps changing. I do direct mailings for outreach on behalf of my company but, I am also open to new ideas. What are your thoughts?

Don't skip on insurance. Here's how to determine what coverage you need and how to get it.

I am curious about the variety of issues that occur in workplaces when communication is between businesses from various countries with differing linguistic and cultural backgrounds. Can you think of...

Starting a business isn't easy, but running it amidst the existing competition is even more difficult if proper accounting strategies aren't followed. In this article, we talk about the best possible...

Securing funding can be a challenge, so it can be tempting to jump at the first offer. But how can you tell a good investment deal from a bad one? What are the things you should look for in a...

I have a small nail salon business on the side and I want to start growing this small venture into some day being owner of my own business having to quit my job or doing both. I am in this industry...

Seasonal fluctuations impact all businesses. It is critical to ensure you are properly prepared for those times.

If you've received a hard money loan, business.com would like to hear about your experience. Why did you seek out a hard money loan? Did it serve the purpose you hoped it would? Was a hard...