Ready, Set, Startup
If you're looking to open a new business, this could be your year. Follow our step-by-step guide and before you know it, you'll be putting your business ideas into action.
Ready, Set, Startup
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Startup Checklist: 20 Things to Do Before You Start Your Business
Before you start your new business, here are 20 tasks to check off your startup to-do list.
Streamlining Processes
Strategy
7 Business Tasks You Can Outsource
If your small business internal team doesn’t have the bandwidth for every necessary task, consider outsourcing to a third party.
Strategy
Finding a Business Accountant
Here's how to find the right business accountant for your startup.
Launching a Post-Pandemic Startup
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How a Nature-Based End-of-Life Startup Is Innovating in the Deathcare Industry
Better Place Forests offers an alternative to traditional cemetery burial, which Americans are increasingly demanding, and is growing via content, key partnerships, and by building a complete set of end-of-life solutions.
Beauty's Go-To Chemist Shares How He Built His Own Blockbuster Brand in BeautyStat
Without a mammoth marketing budget, Ron Robinson’s startup has become a top performer at Ulta Beauty.
Small Businesses Selling Budget-Friendly Bridal Gowns
These secondhand bridal salons give shoppers the power to practice environmental consciousness, save money, and give their beloved wedding dresses a second chance.
Key Solutions Retailers Are Focusing on to Drive Growth This Year
Brands and merchants are heading into the new year worried about prices and making the right decisions about AI adoption.
Free Grants and Programs for Small Businesses
When you know where to look, help for your small business is there for the taking.
Angel Investors Focus Funding on Women-Owned Businesses
Berry tells CO— that backing startups marks her "second act in life."
Who Needs a 1099? A Guide to Issuing 1099 Tax Forms
Independent contractors, the IRS, and some state governments need 1099 forms. Learn how to report non-employee compensation.
Can Employees Use Their Own Vehicles for Work?
If your employees use a personal vehicle for work, you should take steps to keep them safe and reduce your company’s liability.
Business Certifications: Small Business Guide
Obtaining business certifications can give you access to more opportunities. Here are some of those certifications and how to apply.
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.