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Do Small Businesses Require Business Licenses?

Deborah Sweeney December 17, 2021 Starting a small business means navigating a checklist of must-have necessities to get the business up and running. Some of these items include incorporating or forming an LLC, obtaining a federal tax ID to open a business bank account, and registering for trademarks that protect names, slogans, designs, and logos … Continue reading Do Small Businesses Require Business Licenses? →

The 85 Best Small Business Ideas for 2022 (by Category)

Small Business Planning

Mary Lister December 13, 2021 Over the past two years, we’ve seen a record number of people leave the corporate workforce in favor of gig work, freelancing, or starting a small business. And let’s be honest, everyone has at least thought of quitting their job working for The Man at least twice or thrice (a … Continue reading The 85 Best Small Business Ideas for 2022 (by Category) →

The 85 Best Small Business Ideas for 2022 (by Category!)

Small Business Growth

Mary Lister December 10, 2021 Over the past two years, we’ve seen a record number of people leave the corporate workforce in favor of gig work, freelancing, or starting a small business. And let’s be honest, everyone has at least thought of quitting their job working for The Man at least twice or thrice (a … Continue reading The 85 Best Small Business Ideas for 2022 (by Category!) →

How HR Can Help Small Businesses Dream Big

Human Resources

Brittanie Young December 2, 2021 As a small business, I know you have some pretty big goals and dreams for your business. It may be increasing sales, adding another product line or service, expanding into another location or getting a deal on Shark Tank (I‘d personally go with Lori Greiner). Whatever your dreams are, HR … Continue reading How HR Can Help Small Businesses Dream Big →

Marketing Mistake 2: Not Having a Marketing Budget For a Small Business

Marketing Mistakes

Pallavi Tyagi November 30, 2021 This season I’m talking about the marketing mistakes I made with my first startup, and I’m hoping that you may benefit from my failures as well as my subsequent experience working with other entrepreneurs. I didn’t realise this mistake while I was working at my first startup. But now that … Continue reading Marketing Mistake 2: Not Having a Marketing Budget For a Small Business →

A Small Business Guide to Using Google Search Console

Google Search Console

Paul Morris November 24, 2021 Google Search Console (GSC) is a free tool that lets you see in-depth information about your website’s status on Google’s search engine and fix problems that your site may have appearing in Google’s search results. If you have been around SEO spaces for a long time, you may also know … Continue reading A Small Business Guide to Using Google Search Console →

How to Apply the Gartner Hype Cycle to Small Business

Small Business Tools

Steven Imke November 22, 2021 The Gartner Hype Cycle is a graphical depiction of a common pattern that accompanies the introduction of new technology or innovation. It is associated with the expectations of the market’s perceived value of a technology or innovation over time. The Gartner Hype Cycle helps business owners understand how the market … Continue reading How to Apply the Gartner Hype Cycle to Small Business →

5 Ways Your Small Business Can Benefit from an Online Business Loan

Business Loans

Emily Standley November 14, 2021 The first thing you have to ask yourself while starting a new business is what separates you from your competitors. If you can figure out what sets you apart from other providers in the market, then the next step is highlighting your differences to get the best prospects in the … Continue reading 5 Ways Your Small Business Can Benefit from an Online Business Loan →

Importance of Content Marketing for Small Businesses

Content Marketing

Debra Murphy November 11, 2021 The importance of content marketing to your small business marketing strategy cannot be understated. Content marketing in conjunction with SEO is a powerful marketing strategy. It can help small businesses become highly visible to their target audience. By writing, publishing, and distributing content regularly, you build credibility, authority and trust … Continue reading Importance of Content Marketing for Small Businesses →