Business Ideas
6 Ways Small Businesses Can Win With Big Corporations
There are many areas where it pays to be the small guy.
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Thought Leaders
A Complete Guide to Selling on Facebook Shops for Small Businesses (Infographic)
With online shopping more critical than ever, here's how to out-sell the competition on Facebook.
Business Operations & Logistics
Overlooked Ways for Local Businesses to Boost Sales During the Crisis
A mix of new- and old-school techniques, from stuffing flyers to creative delivery options, can help local businesses survive and thrive.
By Ben Crudo
Building a Business
3 New Rules for Selling Your Business to Big Brands
Landing big brands and corporate clients will boost your business prospects in more ways than one
Business News
The 5 Most Important Accounting Reports for Your Small Business
Here are the key reports to know about, including profit and loss statements, revenue by customer and more.
By Due
Thought Leaders
5 Ways This Veteran Used His Military Experience to Grow a $3.5-Million Beard Grooming Business
Charlie Moyer's Badass Beard Care is the culmination of a lifelong obsession.
Human Resources
Policies That Help Gig Workers Improve Their Skills Will Help Small Businesses Grow
Business growth is slowed by the shortage of skilled workers, even as millions of workers are underemployed and looking for more opportunity.
Business Ideas
How You Can Win the ‘David and Goliath’ Battle With Big Brands
Small businesses are using street smarts and creativity to stay in the game against major corporations.
Buying a Franchise
Aspiring Entrepreneur? Consider Perfecting Something That’s Already Built
A franchise is the fast track to business ownership.
Tech
How 3D Printing Is Empowering SMBs in Manufacturing’s Digital Transformation
Additive manufacturing is radically transforming the $12 trillion global manufacturing industry, to the benefit of smaller businesses.
By Jon Wayne
Thought Leaders
Dear Entrepreneurs: Small Is Still Beautiful
What's so great about taking it to the next level? Bigger doesn't mean better, or more successful, over the long term.
By Alex Chriss
Business News
These 4 Small, Low-Cost Business Trends Are Defining 2017
More than half of 2017 is in the rearview. What are you waiting for?
By Due
Business News
Can Main Street Businesses Thrive in the Trump Era?
Major policy developments are impacting smaller businesses and their employees.
By Kevin Busque
Thought Leaders
How to Make a Lot of Money With a Few Customers
Just because you don't have a massive audience doesn't mean you can't monetize it.
By Carol Roth
Business Accounting
Entrepreneurs Don’t See Business Financing the Way Lenders Do and It’s Costing Them
Many small-business owners are stressed about cash flow because they don't understand how banks assess whether they're a good bet.
By Lisa Stevens
Entrepreneurs
10 Must-Have Tools for Small Businesses
In order to keep your efficiency up and allow yourself to focus on the tasks most important to your business, you need to know what are the best tools available.
By Andrew Medal
Thought Leaders
As 2016 Winds Down, It’s Time to Plan For The New Year.
Small-business owners will want to use this 5-point process for charting a prosperous course in 2017.
By Haijian Hu
Building a Business
15 Tips for Growing a Long-Lasting Contractor Business
Reliably providing an essential service is a good way to grow a business you will be proud of.
By John Rampton
Building a Business
Being a Small Business Can Be a Big Recruiting Advantage
Small companies can offer prospective employees important advantages they won't find at a larger organization.
By Chris Rush
Thought Leaders
Resilient Small Businesses Will Do Fine Whoever Is President Next
Small business owners could always use a friend in the White House but they will continue to succeed whoever is elected President.
By Chris Poelma
Thought Leaders
Good Surprises Are Likelier When You Plan for Them
Don't be so focused on what can go wrong that you aren't ready to seize the opportunity when things go better than anticipated.
By Haijian Hu
Thought Leaders
Big Business or Small, I’m Still an Entrepreneur
I'm no different running a 20-person shop as I am many multiples of that.
By Jim Joseph
Online Presence
4 Tools That Make Your Small Business Look Big
Just because you're not Apple or Amazon doesn't mean you can't look every bit as professional to consumers. Here's how to do it.
Building a Business
Angry Birds Sold Slowly at $0.99 Per Download — Until the Game’s Popularity Soared
It took a while, but Finland-based game app developer Rovio eventually struck gold with Angry Birds. Here's how you can too.
Building a Business
5 Ways to Refresh Your Ecommerce Business
It's not too late to start the new year off right, reviewing where your business is, renewing customer touch-points, and recalibrating your goals.
Building a Business
Why Collaboration Is an Easier Route to Small Business Growth
In business, as in life, there is strength in numbers.
By Jana Barrett
Building a Business
3 Strategies to Making More Money from Your Side Gig
Running a business in addition to holding a job is a lot of work, but for just a tiny bit more effort, you can make a lot more.
By Wendy Keller