Business Planning

Marketing strategy is a crucial aspect of landing investors. Use your marketing skills to identify, message and pitch potential business investors.

Entrepreneurs often find themselves overburdened with tasks. Learn how to allocate your time and prioritize your tasks.

Learn how to tell the difference between legitimate business prospects and scams.

Non-U.S. residents can form a business in the United States, but there are a few things they need to consider. Learn what with this guide.

With a dual-monitor workspace, you can boost your productivity and accomplish tasks in less time. Learn how to add a second monitor.

Making changes in a company isn't easy, especially for non-managers, but anyone can make a difference. Take these steps to encourage meaningful change.

Because small businesses operate on tight margins, sustaining a healthy profit is critical. Learn how to increase revenue and reduce expenses. 

Fiduciary liability insurance protects a business from claims that a benefits plan was mismanaged. Learn what fiduciary liability insurance covers.

If a lawsuit targets a firm's directors and officers, directors and officers insurance protects their personal assets. Learn how D&O insurance works.

An interview with author Laura Mae Martin

The average cost of commercial car insurance depends on vehicle, location, driving record, industry, and more. Learn how to choose the right coverage.

You could be committing trademark infringement without knowing it. Learn from these six trademark cases.

How do self-employed people plan for retirement? Here are a few retirement plan options for the solopreneur.

An unexpected origin story adds character.

Our full Q&A with the author of Financially Lit!

Business owners are vulnerable to lawsuits. Learn common lawsuit types, as well as how to handle a lawsuit, deal with insurance, and protect your company.

Auto insurance can be tax deductible when you use your vehicle for business. Learn what you can write off and how to find the best tax strategy for you.

Find out how ERP software can help you efficiently manage the most important operations of your business.

Business insurance is critical – and complex. Learn how to vet a reputable broker who can help you decide which risks to insure against and for how much.

Even with a reduction in workplace paper usage, office copiers are an essential operational tool. Learn the features and costs of top copiers.

Does your business idea seem ridiculous on the surface? Take inspiration from these 10 businesses that found success despite starting with a "bad" idea.

Check out our list of inspiring entrepreneurs under 40 who have paved the way for themselves and many others with successful businesses.

What makes a good entrepreneur? Characteristics such as flexibility, control and motivation all help. Here is how to stay inspired when starting your business.

POS systems come with numerous features, but your retail business may not need them all. Learn the top 15 POS system features for your retail business.

This list of small business statistics provides a snapshot of the most important business trends

Trying to decide between making a product fast, good or cheap can be difficult. Here's how to accomplish all three.

Find out how product packaging can win over customers, and get tips for successful packaging strategies.

A stock purchase agreement outlines the sale of company stock to buyers. Here's how to create a stock purchase agreement, along with a helpful template.

Conserving energy can help your business save money, reduce its carbon footprint and help the environment. Learn how your business can save energy.

Commercial car insurance deductibles work just like personal auto insurance deductibles. Learn about collision and comprehensive claims deductibles.