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Nobody looks forward to paying taxes, but a bit of preparation and planning can go a long way toward easing the stress for your small business. As 2021 gets underway, consider making these tax resolutions part of your business strategy for the new year:

If your company has an online presence, you might have heard of search engine optimization. It’s defined as “the practice of increasing the quantity and the quality of traffic to your website through organic search engine results.” If none of that made sense to you, or you want to polish up your SEO skills, consider these first steps:

Product positioning can make all the difference between having a killer idea with tons of potential and being a successful business that capitalizes on its ingenuity. Knowing how to market your product effectively is as essential as having a product to sell, and executing your plan effectively can open doors for your business with exciting...

Being an entrepreneur comes with a lot of paperwork. All of those receipts, invoices, tax forms, credit card statements and payroll forms can quickly become overwhelming. But don’t succumb to the temptation to shove them all in a drawer and forget about them. Follow these tips to help you wrangle those records:

When you run a business, it’s easy to get caught up in gaining new patrons. However, taking good care of the ones you already have is every bit as important and is vital to steady, long-term growth. Here are a few ways to keep your current customers satisfied and loyal for years to come:

For your business to thrive, you need to have the right tools in your toolbox, and that includes the best software for your operations. Regardless of the size of your company, you may benefit from using a project management tool to delegate and monitor your internal ventures. These are some of the most common benefits that project management tools...

Your business needs high-performing staff to help it grow and thrive. When your best employees give their notice, how far should you go to try to make them stay?

The popularity of the home business model has seen a significant spike in recent years. More and more individuals have found success earning a living from the comfort of their own home. There can be many perks to being a home business owner, but one benefit not many owners take advantage of is the ability to claim a home office tax deduction. If...

An increasing number of companies have begun offering flexible work schedules to their employees. If you’re considering allowing flex time at your business, it’s important to keep these advantages and disadvantages in mind:

With the way 2020 has been, it’s hard to believe the holiday season is almost here. In a few short weeks, stores and websites will be decked out festive decor. This is a great opportunity to impress your clients and customers with your style and enthusiasm.