Social Media Marketing for Small Business: The Ultimate Guide
Table of Contents Facebook Twitter Pinterest Instagram YouTube LinkedIn Google Ads Social Media Automation Building a Social Media Team Measuring Social Media Performance Final Thoughts With the increasing popularity of social networking (as of 2018, 69% of U.S. adults…
Read moreThe 10 Best and Worst Places in the U.S. to Run a Small Business
It’s no secret startups and businesses have a high failure rate. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 20 percent of small businesses don’t last a year. Of those surviving, only 50 percent celebrate year five. Some…
Read moreNew Employee Onboarding for Your Small Business
Table of Contents What is Onboarding? Common Onboarding Mistakes Creating an Onboarding Program Understand What New Hires Need The Onboarding Program Timeline Onboarding Remote Employees Automating the Onboarding Process Onboarding is a Continuous Process Final Thoughts You’ve just hired…
Read moreBuying a Franchise Business: The Definitive Guide
Table of Contents How Does a Franchise Business Work? Cost of Buying a Franchise Franchisor Controls Contractual Obligations Pros and Cons of Buying a Franchise Business Franchise Disclosure Document Evaluating Potential Earnings Is a Franchise Model Right for You? Final…
Read moreChoosing a Business Location & Managing Business Finances
Table of Content Choosing a Business Location Help Finding a Location Managing Your Finances Managing Cash Flow Final Thoughts Choosing the wrong location can impede business success before you really get started. As you’ll see, there’s a lot that goes…
Read moreThe Ultimate Guide to Small Business Taxes and Small Business Deductions
Table of Contents The Link Between Business Structure and Taxes 6 Kinds of Taxes Small-Business Owners Might Pay Small Business Tax Deductions and Credits Common Small Business Tax Deductions Common Small Business Tax Credits How to Be Prepared for Tax…
Read moreGetting Business Licenses & Protecting Intellectual Property
Table of Contents What Licenses or Permits Do I Need? Protecting Your Intellectual Property Copyright Trademark Patent Final Thoughts If you’ve been following our Guide to Launching Your Business series, let’s see what you’ve accomplished thus far. You’ve written…
Read moreA Quick Overview on Surety Bonds
Table of Contents What is a Surety Bond? Who Needs Surety Bonds? Reasons to Consider Surety Bonds How Surety Bonds Work Types of Surety Bonds Surety Bonds Costs What to Consider When Purchasing Surety Bonds Final Thoughts We all…
Read moreFederal Tax ID & State Tax ID: What You Should Know
Table of Contents Who Needs a Federal Tax ID Number (EIN)? Other Reasons for Getting an EIN How to Apply for a Federal Tax ID Number (EIN) Replacing an EIN State Tax ID Number Who Needs a State Tax ID…
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