How many bank accounts should I have?
If you’re asking yourself how many bank accounts you should have, I can almost guarantee that you have too many already. While this may seem like a minor and benign issue, I can assure you […]
The best holiday market in each state
The holidays are here, and with them comes the pop up of holiday markets — offering food, decorations and winter activities to get you into the holiday spirit. While big-name department stores may offer discounts, […]
The 10 most & least promising places to open a restaurant
There’s no shortage of movies and TV shows about the plight of restaurant owners — their initial struggle and ultimate rise to success. But the restaurant industry can be punishing, leaving many entrepreneurs with only […]
3 ways entrepreneurship can save the economy
Depending on who you ask, the U.S. economy is “stuck in second gear,” already in another massive recession, or — according to Warren Buffett — doing just fine. For those who don’t feel as optimistic as […]
The 10 tax forms people forget to fill out
Americans know to lookout for their W-2s every January — and freelancers are well-acquainted with the good old 1099-MISC form. But there’s often other paperwork coming in the mail that’s necessary for filing a complete […]
6 questions to ask before taking on a business loan
If you own a small business or are thinking of starting one, chances are good that applying for a business loan is in your future. Obtaining the financing necessary to fulfill your small business vision […]
What this Supreme Court ruling means for small retailers in 2019
A Supreme Court tax ruling in June 2018 changed the way online retailers must operate. In a landmark 5-4 decision in favor of a South Dakota sales tax law the Court, in essence, ruled that […]
5 steps to stop procrastinating once and for all
Small business owners often waste time. Even though a study conducted by TSheets found that nearly 60% of self-employed workers said they either worked every weekend or every other weekend, if you’re truly honest with […]
5 key HR solutions every startup should have
As a new business owner, you’re focused on launching products, signing up customers and growing operations. But an equally important – and often overlooked – job is managing your employees, administering benefits and complying with employment and […]
8 government regulations business owners should know
There’s more to running a business than selling products and services. On top of managing employees, finances and day-to-day tasks, business owners also have to make sure that they’re legally compliant. The regulations and laws […]