Coming up with a good idea for a business is just one step toward becoming an entrepreneur. Another part of the journey is making sure you have a solid plan to back up your business. A business plan is like a roadmap or blueprint for managing your business every step …
Terms apply to American Express benefits and offers. Visit americanexpress.com to learn more. If you’re a business owner and you’re looking for a new credit card for company expenses, we’ve got some good news for you. Much like with personal credit cards, some business credit cards can help you earn points and …
Tax season is upon us and while we know that you’d never intentionally try to get on the IRS’ bad side, it’s worth the quick reminder to be wary of how you do your taxes and avoid mistakes. If you’re a new business owner, it can be hard to know …
A widely touted benefit of running a small business is access to tax write-offs that are generally unavailable to W-2 employees — like business dinners, business travel and rent if running your business from home. But to really maximize these tax savings, business owners have to be organized. Having accurate …
If you need cash to get your business off the ground or to keep operations running, a loan or business credit card can be a solid way to get money but they aren’t the only options out there. Crowdfunding platforms make it easy for businesses to raise money through online …
Terms apply to American Express benefits and offers. Visit americanexpress.com to learn more. Are you truly extracting every ounce of value from your small business credit card? Here’s the thing: A business credit card can do more for you than just build your business credit score and help you finance expenses until …
If you’re starting a business, you’ll need to decide how to legally protect your brand and its assets, depending on the type of business you want to start. Trademarks, copyrights and patents are all forms of intellectual property (IP) and they can help you protect the things you create for …
If you’re looking to hire new employees for your business, you may ask yourself at some point: Should I be running a background check on candidates? Conducting background checks on your potential hires can help you verify someone’s credentials, make sure there is no history of criminal activity that could …
When you’re a business owner, it’s hard to be everywhere at once — even though, your venture kind of demands it of you, especially if you’re a solopreneur. Luckily, there are lots of tools on the market aimed at helping you manage important parts of your business without a ton …
A website is practically an essential part of running a business these days. You need a website to establish identity and credibility, to tell people exactly what you offer and how to contact you for services. The good news is that nowadays, you don’t need to hire a professional and …