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13 Motivational Business Quotes to Live By

5 minute read

August 17, 2017

Being an entrepreneur requires hard work, innovation and perseverance, just to name a few qualities. Even if you’re already running a successful small business, it is important to avoid complacency. To ensure that you and...

Small Business Inspiration: How to Achieve Your Business Dreams

5 minute read

July 26, 2017

Feeling overwhelmed by your never-ending to-do list as a small business owner? When struggles and day-to-day problems arise, taking a moment to remember the “why” behind your business can be the ticket to get you...

How to Prepare an Income Statement

5 minute read

March 24, 2017

Your business income statement, also known as the profit and loss statement, reports the revenues you earned and the expenses you incurred for a given period – usually a month, quarter or year. There are...

Scaling Your Business Operations? Pros & Cons of Outsourced Accounting

6 minute read

February 27, 2017

According to a survey by the National Small Business Association, 40 percent of entrepreneurs spend more than 80 hours each year managing their finances. Even if you’re working 10-12 hour days to bootstrap your startup,...

Pros and Cons of Hiring an Intern for Your Business

5 minute read

February 22, 2017

Believe it or not, summer will be here before we know it! That means that school is out, and many students will be on the hunt for an internship.

Encourage Your Community to Support Local Business

5 minute read

November 23, 2016

With Thanksgiving and Small Business Saturday coming up, there is no better time to thank your customers for their loyalty, while encouraging them to support local business in the New Year. The small business community...

How to Determine Your Holiday Business Hours

3 minute read

November 9, 2016

When it comes to running your small business during the holiday season, there are many details to contemplate. One of them is determining your holiday business hours. Of course, you’ll want to finish the year...

5 Reasons to Utilize Your Local Chamber of Commerce

5 minute read

October 19, 2016

Did you know that today is Support your Local Chamber of Commerce Day? As a small business owner, joining your local chamber of commerce can provide you with numerous networking and educational opportunities.

How to Host an Event for Your Small Business

5 minute read

September 19, 2016

There are many marketing efforts that can help you advertise your services or products, but are you forming relationships with your customers as well? It is important to find a balance of attempting to generate...