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A guide to welcoming your customers and employees back to your business.

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We know that the concept of returning to work looks different for every business, so our goal is to provide small business owners like you with the resources, tips and tangible advice that you need to create the picture of what that looks like for your own unique needs.
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How to Prepare Your Business for Sale

Selling your business can stir up emotions and cause overwhelm. Here are some steps to prepare for the sale and eliminate stressors.

How to Build a Great Employer Brand to Attract Talent

An employer brand helps you attract and retain top talent. Here’s how to build an enticing employer brand.

How This Organic Skin Care Product Business Navigated Supply Chain Challenges

To navigate the recent supply chain challenges and uncertain economy, Soapwalla, which makes and sells organic skin care products, tightened sales channels and product packaging.

Big Picture Trends Set to Drive Business in 2023

Analysts reveal how AI, multi-sensory experiences, and blended categories are creating B2B and B2C opportunities.

4 Steps for Creating an Employee Performance Improvement Plan

A performance plan should be a collaborative effort between the manager and the employee to help them overcome obstacles impacting their work product.

How to Ask for Peer Feedback

Asking your peers to give you career development advice is a good way to continuously improve your performance outside the formal review process.

What Is a 360 Performance Review?

A 360 performance review involves members across the organization offering constructive criticism for the betterment of the entire team.

Can a Small Business Go Public?

Thinking about an initial public offering (IPO)? Learn what qualifies a company to go public, the reasons for doing so, and alternatives for ineligible entities.

Tax Record Retention: What Documents Should You Keep?

How long should you store tax returns, statements, and supporting documents? Learn about the IRS records retention requirements.

What Is an Annual Report, and How Do You File It?

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and many states require businesses to file annual reports. Use this guide to meet your reporting obligations.