Managing Your Business

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

Maximizing your patent application
Creating an invention might seem like the final step in becoming anovernight success, but successfully filing for a patent can be a challenge. By maximizing the effectiveness of your filing, you can ensure not only the protection of your invention, but a substantial head start in the marketplace as well.
March 22, 2023 · 5 min read
Nontraditional partnerships that have started successful businesses
There seem to be as many kinds of business success stories as there are businesses. But is success attainable when a business partnership is founded within a more personal relationship, such as marriage? Here's a look at how it can be accomplished.
March 22, 2023 · 4 min read
When you need to find outside help for your business
Outside professionals can help you manage some of the most challenging parts of running a small business. Here are five situations where outside advisors can help you make better decisions now and avoid problems in the future.
March 21, 2023 · 3 min read
Avoid these 5 common business plan mistakes
A good business plan requires significant research and effort. To make the best impression, be sure to take the extra time to fine-tune your plan, so your audience will find it easy to read and understand.
March 21, 2023 · 3 min read
Spring cleaning: Getting your business in order
Run a quick compliance check on your business this spring—so you're sure all necessary licenses, registrations, reports, etc., are in place and up-to-date.
March 20, 2023 · 3 min read
Sole proprietorship taxes: How are sole proprietorships taxed?
The decision whether to operate your small business as a sole proprietorship or corporation has some major tax implications. Do you know what they are?
March 20, 2023 · 4 min read
7 tips for managing your business while on vacation
When you own a small business, taking a vacation can seem a little scary. Here are 7 tips to help you conquer your fears, plan for your absence, and manage things while you're away.
March 17, 2023 · 3 min read
5 tips to protect your brand on social media
It's common for brands to experience a social media faux pas. Learn how to protect your brand with a social media policy and some best practices in place.
March 16, 2023 · 3 min read
A checklist for maintaining your corporate veil
To benefit from the corporate veil, you need to make sure you maintain it.
March 13, 2023 · 4 min read
How Hispanic small businesses navigate today's turbulent political climate
Despite the noise of the election year, Hispanic entrepreneurs are staying focused on building their businesses.
March 10, 2023 · 4 min read