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How to Prepare a Product Pitch for an Invention

Ready to secure funding or sell your product? Learn how to plan a presentation that wows your audience.

How to Write a Business Plan for Inventions

Attract investors and formalize processes by developing a roadmap for commercializing your innovation.

Can a For-Profit Business Add a Nonprofit Arm?

The IRS dictates that for-profits and nonprofits must operate separately. However, there are ways to participate in both types of entities.

5 Small Businesses Leveraging the Mocktail Trend

With 'Dry January' emerging as a year-round lifestyle choice, these small businesses are leveraging the alcohol-free movement to grow their businesses and stake a claim in this growing market.

How to Ensure Your Business Website Is SEO-Optimized

Is your site in excellent health, or does it need a boost? Explore ways to optimize it for search engines. 

6 Romantic Small Businesses for Valentine's Day

These small businesses lead with love year-round.

When to Use a Collection Agency

If a customer refuses to pay an invoice, it may be time to consider hiring a collection agency.

When to Extend Credit to a Customer

Businesses should know the pros and cons of extending credit to customers before determining when and how to do so.

What Is Cash on Delivery (COD)?

Cash on delivery (COD) is a method of collecting payment from customers when their orders arrive. Here’s what it is and how it works.

How Do Debt Collection Agencies Get Paid?

Here’s what business owners should know about debt collection agencies, from how they get paid to how they can and can’t collect customers’ unpaid invoices.