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Companies Designed to Help Small Businesses Cut Waste
Cutting waste can be great for the environment and your business’s bottom line. Here are some companies that help small businesses reduce waste.
Doing Business As: What It Means to Register a DBA
Registering a DBA can give your company a unique identity separate from your personal name and help you enter a new market when the time is right.
How to Bid on a Government Contract
Follow these steps to get your NAICS code and become eligible to bid on federal government contracts.
Guide to the IPO Process
Transitioning from a private to a public company can raise substantial capital. Learn how an initial public offering works.
Resources and Funding Opportunities for AAPI-Owned Businesses
Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) small businesses every day with these resources for funding, grant opportunities, and networking.
Can a Small Business Issue Stock?
Can a small business issue shares? Explore ways private and public companies leverage equity.
How to Attract Gen Z Customers at Your Small Business
Gen Z customers are interested in supporting small businesses, browsing stores via social media, and buying sustainably. Read on to learn how to attract Gen Z shoppers.
How to Find Businesses for Sale
You can find independent and franchised businesses for sale by working with a business broker, using sale platforms, or leveraging your network.
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.
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.
