Business Management
Learn all the ways you can take your business to the next level, whether you're in year one or year 10. Get advice on how to run and grow your business-and even what to do when you're ready to move on.
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How to Use a Noncompete Agreement When You Work with Independent Contractors
A noncompete agreement may seem like a great way to protect your company from competition by independent contractors, but there are can be legal challenges. Get details on how to use these common business contracts.
· 3 min read
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Pros and Cons of Using a Noncircumvention Agreement
When you collaborate with another individual or company, there's always a risk that the other party will cut you out of the deal. A noncircumvention agreement may be able to protect your interests, although it also has some drawbacks.
· 4 min read
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Bookkeeper vs. Accountant: What's the Difference, and Which Is Better for Your Business?
While bookkeeping and accounting often go hand in hand, their job and qualifications are quite distinct from each other.
· 12 min read
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How to Integrate Your Marketing Efforts for Maximum Results
Small businesses need marketing to grow. Here's how you can create an effective, manageable, and integrated marketing plan.
· 4 min read
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How to Find Sales Leads that Actually Work
Looking for strong sales leads? Try these six ways to generate them yourself.
· 4 min read
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A Small Business Guide to Credit, Why You Need It, and How to Get It
Access to loans and lines of credit is essential to growing a business. However, to gain that access, it's critical to build your company's business credit so you can manage cash flow and access funding better when you need it without affecting your personal credit.
· 3 min read
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5 E-Commerce Landmines You Need to Avoid
It's easy to create a bad online shopping experience. Sometimes knowing what not to do is half the battle.
· 4 min read
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What Is a Statement of Information?
What are your annual reporting requirements as a small business? Hint—they vary by state. And, yes, an annual report and a Statement of Information are two names for the same document. Know what you're responsible for producing.
· 3 min read
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Articles of Dissolution: How to Close a Company
If you’ve decided to close your corporation or limited liability company, you should file articles of dissolution to protect yourself from future liability for reports, taxes, and fees.
· 4 min read
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IRS Principal Business Codes: What They Are and How They're Used
Using the right principal business code is crucial for your company's taxes—and the health of your industry as a whole.
· 11 min read
