Business Basics

A well-written company history can entice prospective customers, investors and employees.

If your small business is in need of capital, angel investors are an option you can turn to for funding. Here's everything you need to know about finding an angel investor.

International investors present a big opportunity for startups in need of capital.

Here are the main reasons to get life insurance as a business owner and how to determine the appropriate coverage amount.

Meetings take up a lot of time, and contribute to the expanding work day.

Construction businesses demand significant overhead for labor and materials. Funding them can be difficult, but these loan options and financing products make it easier.

2021 will see SMBs further exploit the power and benefits of virtualizing their operations and customer and employee touchpoints.

The resilience of small businesses with limited assets has been tested during the pandemic. Here are six ways to stay resilient during this prolonged downturn.

Taxes can be difficult to navigate, but it's well worth the effort. To help you maximize the deductions and benefits you're entitled to, we've put together this list of self-employed tax deductions.

From access to capital to education and counseling, the Small Business Administration has a lot to offer small business owners.

Family businesses are an important part of the economy, and running one comes with unique challenges and rewards.

These practices will help you quickly and successfully find the best loan for your small business.

Here's a rundown of the loan programs and lenders for veteran-owned businesses.

Our team of experts has compared the best GPS fleet tracking services for 2021. See up-to-date comparisons, reviews and costs for the top-rated services.

Here is everything you need to know about offering disability leave as an employer.

A lack of clear vision can wreak chaos on your business. Here are four ways your company may fail, and how you can avoid them by facilitating proper goal-setting and communication.

If your business received money through the Paycheck Protection Program, your tax situation for 2020 will be different from previous years.

You might have lofty goals for your business or yourself at the start of the year. Here's how to make sure you don't lose sight of them as the year goes on.

It is important to examine your company's policies for seeking information on criminal history of job candidates. Many states and cities have legislation on when this information can be requested.

When business is slow, downtime can be wasted or harvested as an opportunity. Turn boredom into innovation, creativity and problem-solving.

Here are nine suggestions to help you turn around your business if you're struggling with SBA loan default.

COVID-19 forced businesses to embrace working from home, whether they were ready or not. Now businesses have to consider extending those policies permanently.

If you're thinking about starting a new business-to-business company in 2021 but not sure what your startup should be, check out these business ideas to consider.

What should a small business do when facing a recession? Here are some practical ways to recession-proof your business.