4 Tips for Protecting Your Trademark
A trademark can be just as valuable as a large client, so it's of utmost importance that businesses find competent means for protection. Here are four tips f... Read more
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How to Choose a Domain Extension
Gone are the days when .com and .net were your only options when registering a URL for your business. Here are some tips for developing a domain extension st... Read more
6 Capital Funding Sources for Minority Businesses
Uncertain economic times and a tight credit environment call for creative, nontraditional financial solutions for minority entrepreneurs. Read more
10 Questions to Ask Before Buying a Business
So you're considering buying a business. But is it really the right move? Read more
10 Tips on How to Research Your Competition
Keeping tabs on your competition is a great strategy for growing your business. Follow these tips, from fellow small business owners, on which tools are best... Read more
A Guide to Starting Your Small Business Blog
Though time-consuming, blogging about your business has its benefits. Here are four tips to help you get started. Read more
10 Things to Look for in a Web Hosting Service
Here's a look at the kinds of questions and issues you want to think about before deciding where to host your website. Read more
How to Make Your Small Business Seem Bigger
Now small businesses have the technological tools to compete with bigger companies. Read more
How to Self-Publish Your Book
So you're interested in self-publishing your book? Here are 10 things to consider before you go the indie publishing route. Read more
How to Write a Business Plan Outline
A guide highlighting the key elements that should be in your business plan and why Read more
How to Write a Business Plan for a Consulting Business
There are four key areas that you should focus on when developing a business plan for your consulting business. Read more
How to Use IndieGoGo to Fund Your Innovation
This crowdfunding site is rivaling Kickstarter as a place for entrepreneurs to get a funding boost—and create a built-in fan base. Read more
How to Start a Yoga Business
Due to its popularity, many yoga lovers are quitting the corporate world to start their own yoga studios. Read more
How to Write a Business Plan for a Marketing Firm
Eights tips from the experts on what you should focus on when writing a business plan for your marketing firm Read more
How to Start a Business
Get advice on identifying a market need, writing a business plan, and setting up a new venture. Read more
Should Your Business Be an LLC or an S Corp?
Advice on how to decide whether to incorporate your business as a limited liability corporation or an S corporation Read more
How to Evaluate a Joint Venture
Joint ventures offer companies the opportunity to quickly gain access to new markets or technologies. However, consider these eight tips before diving in to ... Read more
How to Protect Your Domain Name from Cybersquatting
Safeguarding your presence on the Internet requires ongoing vigilance to uncover the schemes of unscrupulous characters. Read more
How to Assemble a Team to Buy a Business
Sure, there are the obvious experts you need by your side when buying a business. But did you consider a technology analyst, who could help evaluate the stat... Read more
4 Ways to Block Brand Competition
Is your company's brand unique, innovative, and rock-solid enough to not only capture and hold customer loyalty, but also to dominate the market by knocking ... Read more
8 Tips on Preparing Your Family for Entrepreneurship
Before venturing out on your own, you must take account of your family's participation and expectations about the new business. Read more
How to Extend Your Laptop's Life
You tote your laptop throughout your daily life and beat it up. But the laptop's portability makes it vulnerable to wear and tear. Here's how to extend the l... Read more
7 Tax-Saving Tips for Home-Based Businesses
Filing taxes for your home-based business doesn't have to be a daunting process. Here's how to maximize your return. Read more
How to Create a Great PowerPoint Presentation
Are you guilty of information overload? Do you abuse Clip Art? Here, the experts weigh in on how to create a pitch-perfect PowerPoint presentation. Read more
How to Negotiate When Buying a Business
If you're naturally gifted in the art of negotiation, buying a business will put your skills to the test. If you're not, you're going to need to brush up in ... Read more
The New Rules of Writing a Memorable Slogan
Want to come up with the next "Got milk?" We've asked industry pros for their most creative tips for creating a sticky, meaningful tagline. Read more
5 Tips for Using Collateral to Secure a Small Business Loan
Almost all banks require a small business to offer collateral for a loan. Here are a few tips on how to use your assets to secure financing for your company. Read more
5 Things You Should Never Say While Negotiating
If you're new to negotiating or find it difficult, here are some missteps to avoid. Read more
What to Look For in a Seller
So you're buying a business. You'll want to collect as much information as you can about the seller's business operations, finances and personal motivation. Read more
How to Start a Catering Business
You're a whiz in the kitchen and a master event coordinator. Are you ready to enter this $7 billion industry? Read more
