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How to Trademark Your Business Name
Registering a trademark for your business can distinguish your brand from its competitors and offer you strong legal recourse for infringement. Here’s how to do it.
How to Get a Federal Employer Identification Number
A FEIN is a nine-digit number provided by the IRS that identifies businesses for tax purposes.
Registering A Business With the Federal Government
Registering your business with the federal government enables you to obtain a federal tax ID, trademark patents and tax-exempt status. Here’s how to do it.
One Quarter of Small Businesses Plan to Reinvest in their Enterprises
Small Business Index shows only 27% of owners are increasing investment in their small businesses.
5 Business Plan Templates to Help You Succeed
Writing a business plan may not be the most exciting thing, but it is a crucial part of your business’s success. Here are 5 business plan templates to get you started.
Writing a Mission Statement for Your Business
Your business’s mission statement serves as a guiding principle for all your decisions and actions. Here’s how to write one.
Important ADA Facts for Small Businesses
If you want your small business to be compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), here are five important facts you should know.
A Guide to Conducting a Market Analysis
A market analysis is important for any business to understand their potential in a given industry. Here’s how to conduct one.
3 Ways E-Commerce Companies Are Taking Over the (Real) World
Brands that made a name for themselves online are now looking for ways to connect with customers in real life. Here are three ways e-commerce businesses are going analog in 2019.
Everything to Know About Intellectual Property
Many business owners don't realize they need to legally secure their intellectual property until a problem arises.
