Are car wraps a good investment for your small business?
Have you ever seen a car, truck, or van in your area wrapped in an advertisement? If so, you may have wondered whether these advertisements — known as vehicle wraps — are a worthwhile […]
Are car wraps a good investment for your small business?
Have you ever seen a car, truck, or van in your area wrapped in an advertisement? If so, you may have wondered whether these advertisements — known as vehicle wraps — are a worthwhile investment […]
How to close a business: A 10-step guide for small business owners
Surviving as a small business owner is challenging. According to the Small Business Administration’s Office of Advocacy, only 33% of businesses last for a decade or longer. If you’ve determined it’s time to close your business, […]
6 business policies you should put in writing (and why)
One way to keep your business financially sound is to do all you can to mitigate risks. You can protect your business by putting certain policies in writing. Here are six policies that every small-business […]
5 ways to save time by automating your small business
When you run a small business, it’s easy to become time strapped because you have to wear so many hats. But it’s now possible to automate some of the more mundane tasks with specialized software, […]
How to set up a payroll system (even if you have only one employee)
If you have any employees, you’re not only responsible for issuing paychecks on a set schedule, but also for deducting and paying federal, state, and local income taxes to the government. Some people are intimidated by this […]
8 common tax audit triggers small business owners should avoid
Any small business owner would go to great measures to avoid a tax audit. Although the possibility of being audited is relatively low, you can’t afford to be ill-prepared. If the IRS does decide to […]
Does your business have too much debt? Here’s what to do
One of the easiest ways for a business to get into financial trouble is to take on too much debt. That’s especially true when the economy is stagnant and there aren’t enough sales to compensate […]
Is your small business showing these signs of decline?
Would you know it if your business was in decline? According to a white paper [PDF] produced by compensation data company PayScale, a business can enter a state of decline before it becomes obvious to those in […]
How to find the right business coach to help grow your small business
Teaming up with a business coach can really help fuel growth in a small business, but you’re more likely to achieve success if you first determine what you want a coach to help with, and […]