Is it smart to use retirement accounts to fund a new business?
Business & Entrepreneurs
February 18, 2018
by:
Susan Schreter
I love helping entrepreneurs set purposeful goals for their new companies. And because they are often doing things that are…
Use Apple products in your small business? You could get free cyber breach insurance!
Business & Entrepreneurs
February 5, 2018
by:
Theo Thimou
When you're running a small business, the last thing you need is to have your computer system hit by malware…
Alert: W-2 scams are back for 2018 — here’s what you need to know
Taxes
January 22, 2018
by:
Theo Thimou
If you work in payroll or human resources and you get an email from your boss with a friendly "Hi,…
Bad news: Fewer small businesses are offering health benefits
Business & Entrepreneurs
September 20, 2017
by:
Beth Marcinko
Healthcare is something we all need at some point in our lives, so why are fewer small businesses offering it?…
9 totally legitimate tax deductions for small businesses
Business & Entrepreneurs
March 16, 2017
by:
Neal Frankle
One of the perks of having your own small business is that you can deduct legitimate business expenses from your…
19 states where workers began the New Year with a higher minimum wage
Money & Credit
January 9, 2017
by:
Theo Thimou
Can you support a family on the federal minimum wage? Voters in Arizona, Colorado and Maine think they know the…
Launching a startup in 2017? How to decide when to quit your day job
Business & Entrepreneurs
January 6, 2017
by:
Susan Schreter
Is your New Year’s resolution to start a business? If so, don’t wave goodbye to the security of a steady…
5 ways to build your own website on the cheap
Business & Entrepreneurs
December 30, 2016
by:
Deacon Hayes
Whether you’re interested in giving blogging a try or want to start your own business, your website will be a…
7 ways small business owners can reduce their tax bill
Money & Credit
November 29, 2016
by:
Wes Moss
It’s been said that small business owners are the only people who will work 80 hours a week so no…
Should you go into business with a best friend?
Business & Entrepreneurs
November 28, 2016
by:
Susan Schreter
Are you planning to start a business with a friend or family member? If so, you are in good company.…
How much does your credit score matter as a new business owner?
Business & Entrepreneurs
November 23, 2016
by:
Susan Schreter
When prospective entrepreneurs ask me what they can do before they start their business to increase their chances of success,…
6 elements of a successful fundraising campaign letter
Money & Credit
November 21, 2016
by:
Elena M. Macaluso
I recently helped a friend compose a fundraising letter for an Indiegogo campaign she and her husband started. The couple…
5 great ways to make money for Christmas
Jobs & Military
November 21, 2016
by:
Angie Nelson
No matter how hard you try to avoid gift giving altogether, one or two people on your list are probably…
5 tips for launching a startup when you’re strapped for cash
Business & Entrepreneurs
October 17, 2016
by:
Theo Thimou
You don't need a lot of capital to start a business. 'Ultra-light startups' are a category of new businesses that…
Free and cheap retirement plan options for small businesses
Money & Credit
August 29, 2016
by:
Theo Thimou
Saving money for retirement is easy if you work for a giant corporation. They have 401(k) plans that are generally…
8 things to consider before working for yourself
Business & Entrepreneurs
August 25, 2016
by:
Theo Thimou
Ready to give up on corporate America yet? Maybe you've thought about striking out on your own as an entrepreneur…
How to disaster proof your small business
Business & Entrepreneurs
August 24, 2016
by:
Ashley Sweren
Forest fires, hurricanes, storms, earthquakesand landslides can have a detrimental impact on your business. Officials say the recent flooding in…
8-year-old opens bakery in hopes of buying his mom a new house
Business & Entrepreneurs
August 5, 2016
by:
Cox Media Group National Content Desk
A California boy has opened a home bakery with an ambitious goal in mind: to earn enough money to buy…
How Pokemon Go can benefit your business (and make you more money!)
Business & Entrepreneurs
July 27, 2016
by:
Charis Brown
Over the last several weeks, the augmented reality smartphonegamePokémon Go has become all the rage. If you've seen people, especially…
Financing your startup with home equity: Smart or crazy?
Business & Entrepreneurs
July 22, 2016
by:
Susan Schreter
Who are the big idea innovators in the startup world these days? Is it the fearless 20-year olds? Not so…
Insuring a home-based business: What you need to know
Insurance
July 21, 2016
by:
Susan Schreter
Today there are about 8 million business owners who operate their companies from their homes. These savvy individuals are not…
15 apps that can make you extra money
Business & Entrepreneurs
July 18, 2016
by:
Theo Thimou
Looking for some quick ways to make a little extra cash? Check out these options. Read more: 11 ways to…
7 surprising regrets of failed tech entrepreneurs
Business & Entrepreneurs
July 15, 2016
by:
Susan Schreter
Approximately one-third of startups fail within the first two years of operations and another one-third close their doors by the…
The benefits of business incorporation and how to keep them intact
Business & Entrepreneurs
July 15, 2016
by:
Susan Schreter
There are certain moments at the start of an entrepreneur’s journey that signify a new business idea is indeed about…
Business owner shares details of Yelp’s alleged ratings manipulation
Business & Entrepreneurs
June 15, 2016
by:
Theo Thimou
Yelp has long faced allegations that it extorts businesses into paying to display good reviews. Now one of our forum…
Success story: From Hooters girl to company president
Business & Entrepreneurs
June 7, 2016
by:
Clark Howard
Read more: Clark's Empowerment Zone: Your Success Stories Entrepreneur goes from T-shirts to treasure How Couples Can Begin Dreaming Together…
Do start-ups founded by women outperform those founded by men?
Business & Entrepreneurs
May 5, 2016
by:
Charis Brown
Are female-founded start-ups more successful than thosefounded by men? A new study takes a look at the data. Read more:How…
5 tips for starting a business with a partner
Business & Entrepreneurs
April 14, 2016
by:
Theo Thimou
Starting a business on your own can be difficult. Sometimes finding a partner with the right skills set is a…
New tech speeds up home and small business Wi-Fi
Business & Entrepreneurs
April 5, 2016
by:
Clark Howard
Read more: Wi-Fi system eero offer simple and secure wireless at home or office New easy-to-install home security camera system
Self Publishing Guide
Business & Entrepreneurs
April 1, 2016
by:
Clark Howard
If you're looking for ways to publish a book without going through a big publishing house, here's whatyou need to…