Business Management
Learn all the ways you can take your business to the next level, whether you're in year one or year 10. Get advice on how to run and grow your business-and even what to do when you're ready to move on.
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13 Small Business Legal Requirements and Tips for Launch
There are many small business legal requirements to keep track of when you start a business. Save yourself the extra stress and use this checklist to monitor your progress.
· 7 min read
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What the FTC Non-Compete Ban Means for Your Business
The FTC's sweeping ban on non-competes changes the rules for employers and employees alike. Here's what you need to know.
· 6 min read
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Protecting Your Corporate Name
Could the name of your new business cause you to lose money? Keep your corporate name unregistered and it just might.
· 3 min read
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Do Small Businesses Need NDAs?
In the course of doing business, it's inevitable that you'll have to share this confidential information with employees, colleagues, investors, etc. A little preparation now may save a legal headache—and a potential loss of business—later.
· 3 min read
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How to Use a Noncompete Agreement When You Work with Independent Contractors
A noncompete agreement may seem like a great way to protect your company from competition by independent contractors, but there are can be legal challenges. Get details on how to use these common business contracts.
· 3 min read
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Pros and Cons of Using a Noncircumvention Agreement
When you collaborate with another individual or company, there's always a risk that the other party will cut you out of the deal. A noncircumvention agreement may be able to protect your interests, although it also has some drawbacks.
· 4 min read
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Bookkeeper vs. Accountant: What's the Difference, and Which Is Better for Your Business?
While bookkeeping and accounting often go hand in hand, their job and qualifications are quite distinct from each other.
· 12 min read
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How to Integrate Your Marketing Efforts for Maximum Results
Small businesses need marketing to grow. Here's how you can create an effective, manageable, and integrated marketing plan.
· 4 min read
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How to Find Sales Leads that Actually Work
Looking for strong sales leads? Try these six ways to generate them yourself.
· 4 min read
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A Small Business Guide to Credit, Why You Need It, and How to Get It
Access to loans and lines of credit is essential to growing a business. However, to gain that access, it's critical to build your company's business credit so you can manage cash flow and access funding better when you need it without affecting your personal credit.
· 3 min read
