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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.
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.
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
Find out how product packaging can win over customers, and get tips for successful packaging strategies.
Conserving energy can help your business save money, reduce its carbon footprint and help the environment. Learn how your business can save energy.
Your brand's name is the foundation for all your future marketing and sales communications. Follow these tips to make it the best possible brand name.
Businesses rebrand for various reasons, including growth and new market outreach. Learn how to begin rebranding and what rebranding mistakes to avoid.
Workers' compensation has tax implications that every employee and business owner should understand. See our guide.
Plus her reasons for optimism — and how small businesses benefit whole communities
How to turn ambitious plans into measurable results
She took over the company at 27 and “Double-Doubled” its success.
Meta earned $3.9M per laid-off employee in Nov; Microsoft earned $9.8M per layoff. Amazon's figure was $2.8M, while WeWork and Spotify had negative EBITDAs.
You've asked your customers to buy local and you should too. Here's why your local B2B purchases have a positive ripple effect on the SMB community.
America lags behind other countries in return-to-office rates. Instead, employees are still working from home. See the data.
Learn more about some key steps you must take in order to start a successful cannabis brand.
Forget a 9-to-5 in a traditional office. Former content manager Alice Everdeen shares how an old school bus became her new place of work – and her home.
The business case for peace and quiet.
The loss payee has the first-in-line legal rights to an insurance claim payout. Here's what you need to know.
Are these products destined for revolutionary glory or just too far ahead of their time?
Is the profession running out of gas?
Businesses are turning to an old staple: supper clubs. Learn more about why.
More and more entrepreneurs are winging it. Are they setting themselves up for failure or smartly trusting their gut?