Managing Your Business

Learn how to keep your business running smoothly with tips on hiring practices, improving sales, reducing liabilities, and more.

Productivity apps that help mompreneurs stay on task
Busy entrepreneurs share their favorite smartphone and desktop productivity apps that help them get more done in less time.
November 22, 2023 · 3 min read
Employee vs. independent contractor: What employers need to know
There's more than one test to determine if an independent contractor is actually an employee, and getting it wrong can cost you more than back pay—it can cost you your freedom.
November 22, 2023 · 8 min read
Guide to R&D tax credits
The research and development (R&D) tax credit is a useful tool for a business to substantially decrease its tax liability. Many businesses that qualify for the credit are not currently taking advantage of it. Is your business eligible?
November 20, 2023 · 3 min read
How to take a bad debt write-off
When all of your collection methods have failed you need to know how to take a bad debt write-off.
November 15, 2023 · 3 min read
What business owners need to know about California property tax
If you're doing business in California, here are some important things you need to know about property taxes.
November 14, 2023 · 4 min read
8 data-gathering tools you need to start and grow your business
Many of the most effective data gathering tools are free for small businesses to use and can have a significant impact on your marketing efforts.
November 14, 2023 · 3 min read
3 ways to make your business more customer-centric
Growing a customer-centric culture is about valuing, engaging with, and listening to your customers.
November 6, 2023 · 3 min read
How to spot a business opportunity or product gap in your industry
Learning to identify product gaps and convert them into opportunities will help your business grow while showing your customers how innovative you are.
November 2, 2023 · 4 min read
Free versus paid apps—when upgrades make sense for small businesses
Sometimes a business app's less powerful free version offers what you need, but not always. Here's how to know when it's time to transition from free to paid, and these are the apps that small business owners say are worth the upgrade.
November 1, 2023 · 3 min read
Customer relations: 7 tips for handling negative Yelp reviews
Receiving a negative Yelp review isn't the end of the world. Here are 7 steps you can take to maintain your business's reputation—and maybe even get the review removed.
November 1, 2023 · 3 min read