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7 Ways to Find Small Business Grants

Small business grants provide free money for startups and businesses, but the competition for funding can be steep. Here are seven excellent ways to find small business grants.

How to Create an Onboarding Process (Without an HR Department)

Onboarding without a human resources (HR) department takes a little initial effort but can easily be replicated as you crank up your hiring.

Experts Share Holiday Marketing Trends

A focus on offering high-value gift deals, personalized offers, sustainability, and human customer service are among this year’s potential winning strategies for retailers and brands, analysts say.

What to Know About Taxes for Family Businesses

Taxes apply differently to spouses, children, and other relatives depending on your business entity, ages of family members, and wages.

When To Adjust Your Business Plan

The best business plans are flexible and updated consistently as the business grows. Here are five steps to adapting your business plan.

What Science Says About Entrepreneurs' Brains

Entrepreneurs think differently than average workers. This unique mindset is what enables them to succeed.

6 Annual Employee Documents

While most of the required paperwork will be completed during employee onboarding, there are some forms and policies employees should re-sign every year.

How Mental Simulation Can Secure Sales

A picture of a juicy burger may or may not convince customers to make a purchase. Find out why.

How A Beauty Entrepreneur Took Her Brand from Swap Meets to Urban Outfitters

Competing in the $57 billion U.S. beauty industry against titans who have big advertising budgets is tough. Yet Hernandez did just that with Beauty Creations, poised to surpass $60 million in sales.

Small Businesses Thriving Through Upcycling

“One man’s trash is another man’s treasure” rings true for these six small businesses that transform unwanted textiles and organic waste products into fashion statements.