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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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.
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.
How to Use Gamification to Build a Brand Community
Gamification elements can bring together community members to earn rewards for promoting your business. Here's how.
Documents to Request From the Seller When Buying a Business
Small business owners can assess the financial health and value of a possible business acquisition by requesting six particular documents from the seller.
What Is a Chamber of Commerce?
Joining a chamber of commerce can help you build your professional network and market your business.
Everything You Should Know About Tax Form 1099-K
Learn about the basics of Form 1099-K, changes to the reporting threshold, and what this means for your business.
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.
Tariffs on Imports Rocking Small Businesses as They Scramble to Adapt
Business owners say tariffs will impact their ability to grow and hire and are already making them less profitable.
Goal Setting for Entrepreneurs
In this edition of "Ask the Board," we feature Mary Sirois, Founder of N-2 Water. Sirois discusses how to set realistic goals and benchmarks for your new business.
How to Run Multiple Businesses
In this edition of "Ask the Board," we feature Colleen Jamieson, the founder of two successful yet very different businesses, who shares her secrets to success.