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Good small business advice can be a godsend for an entrepreneur—the nugget of wisdom that moves the needle for your business or leads you in a different, more promising direction.

Bad business advice, however, can leave you laughing—or in the worst cases, totally derail your business plan. Read More

This is your ultimate small business licenses checklist for filing small business licenses and permits. Find out what kind of paperwork you need. Read More

Turning your thoughts away from your small business is easier said than done. And don’t worry, many small business owners like yourself suffer from “entrepreneurial insomnia.” In fact, 83% of Americans are stressed about work—you’re not alone.

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Of course, “free” is a complicated word in the world of business, since time is money and every minute spent on one project is essentially a use of limited resources. But if the goal is to cut costs and still get the word out about your product or service, third-party influencers who are unconnecte Read More

As a small business owner, you’re always thinking of new ways to market to more and more customers.

You’ve nailed Facebook ads, you’ve dabbled in some guerilla marketing tactics, and you’ve perfectly refined your email marketing campaigns. So … what’s next? Read More

The end of the year may not be the most wonderful time of the year for small business owners, especially those in the retail industry who are dealing with the craziness of the holidays. Because of the busyness of the season, you may not be thinking about next year.

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So, whichever boat you’re in—the holiday rush or the holiday lull—how can you survive the holiday season? We asked 11 small business owners how they get their business through the holidays. Here’s what they had to say.

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When most Americans think of “taxes,” the month that comes to mind is April, the month when income tax returns are due each year. If you’re a product seller, however, your first “tax day” of the year falls in a different month altogether—January.

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Give advice to somebody and you’re a good friend. Give advice to a working professional about their finances or business matters, and you’re a consultant. If you know the ins and outs of expert business advice and you have specialized knowledge to share, you could be ready to strike out and figure Read More

Have you ever made a mistake as a small business owner? Who hasn’t? If it’s any consolation, you’re definitely not alone. The 11 mistakes below are so common that every entrepreneur I know (including me!) has made at least one of them.

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