Business Basics

Debt and equity financing are two sources of capital you can consider when raising money for your startup.

I am a foreign trade salesman in China and I generally communicate with my clients online. My English isn't good enough so I usually use Google translator to help communicate with English-speaking...

Here's how a business owner can pass the company down to younger family members, along with the stipulations and potential pitfalls of these methods.

Postponing the annual planning process until the pandemic ends could mean the end of your business. It's harder to plan during a pandemic, but it's more important than ever.

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Learn what the EEOC protects so your small business can maintain compliance.

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Hubstaff is our choice as the best of the best software for managing human resources in 2020.

Zoom is our choice as the best technology product in 2020.

Helcim is our choice as the best of the best financial solution for accepting payments in 2020.

Constant Contact is the winner for the 2020 Marketing Bizzy award. Here's why we feel it deserves the honor.

Can anyone suggest to me the best tips for maintaining a good relationship with your employees? What gifts and/or activities can I hold in the office to get the energy back up among the employees?

Local business is continuously getting more competitive, which means getting noticed can be more difficult, especially in a society where most consumers aren't interacting with businesses in person.

Comment a link to your favorite small business products below (or tell us about your own product if you are a business owner!) This holiday season, it's more important than ever to shop small. We...

I am looking to build an online marketplace and have been talking to a few developers who can help build the website. I have met with a few people that are not developers, but project managers with...

One successful entrepreneur reflects on the lessons she has gleaned during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Find yourself in a financial bind? A factoring service might be able to help.

In a challenging business environment, small businesses can leverage data-driven insights to be more efficient and effective at every level.

How do we get better results around customer service? Is this something that is more about the training or about our hiring? Can good customer service be taught or is a certain personality a...

Hello, I have a photography blog and I want to know what I can do to increase traffic. Thank you in advance for any advice!

I have an online group of about 1,000 members I currently do discount buys for. I have been wanting to open an online boutique but I'm scared to take the leap. My reasoning is the supplier for great...

Financing can accelerate any business's growth, but it's vital to approach it properly.

As the pandemic pushes business operations online and across state lines, business owners and management must comply with state requirements for legal entities.

In order to know which financing option is right for your business, it is important to understand the differences between the two.

International investors can add value and scope to your business.

When it comes to securing funding for your business, you have a lot of choices. How do you know which one is right for you? This ultimate guide on how to get a business loan will help you choose.

What can small businesses do during the COVID-19 shutdown on such short notice? What are tips for keeping revenue coming in during a time when they may have to close brick-and-mortar retail locations?

Taking the time to do a year-end review is a must for every business. But how do you do that during a pandemic?

There are a few things to consider before opening a new location.

Years after the 2008 financial collapse changed the economic landscape, COVID-19 has shifted how companies see freelancers.