Does your business need a blog? What time of day should you post articles? What’s the most popular blog format? Do you really need images? How often should you update?…

According to Payscale, the average small business owner’s salary in the United States is nearly $69,000 (or to be exact, $68,863). The average business owner’s wage isn’t enough to support…

Starting and running a small business comes with many costs, many of which are just part of the process. That said, there are some costs businesses can (and should) strive…

Inflation is a big buzzword in 2022 which is important to understand especially as a business owner. Understanding inflation will also help you plan for it accordingly. If you own…

About 20% of businesses fail within the first year. Unfortunately, the odds stack when you’re Black. Black business owners tend to start out with less connections, less resources, and less…

Black-owned businesses are pillars of the community and a testament to a fundamental American ideology: that anyone can succeed, no matter the adversities they face.  In honor of Juneteenth, we’re…

In this article, we’re going to take a look at important branding statistics to help you drive sales performance for your business. We’ll define what branding is and examine how…

Digital marketing is more important than ever for small business owners. While print marketing materials still have a place in an overall strategy, most customers are finding out about the…

What is a small business? From a retired teacher wondering how to start a tutoring business to a website developer hoping to break into consulting, a lot of people dream…

Customer experience is arguably the single most important metric for small businesses to monitor. It influences everything from how much a person is willing to spend, to how often they…

Starting a business can be a frightening prospect, but absolutely necessary for someone who wants to offer something to the world. Fortunately for US veterans, there are some assists in…

No matter what leg of the business journey you’re currently on, it’s important to know how to value a business. There are lots of reasons you’ll want to understand how…

Exempt vs. nonexempt employees: You’ve probably come across these terms while filling out an application, in job advertising, or casual conversation. but, if you’re like most people, the difference between…

List of Federal Holidays The federal holidays in 2023 in the United States are scheduled for the following days: What is a Federal Holiday? Holidays aren’t all created equal. Some…

A seller’s permit authorizes a business owner to collect sales tax on behalf of the state with a specific seller permit number. You’ll need a seller’s permit if you sell…