Meet: Benjie Wilhelm
Small business owners are the backbone of the American economy. But more than that, they embody the values that are core to our national identity, like freedom, independence, grit, and…
Big Banks leave Small Business Behind – NorthOne is on a Mission to Change That
NorthOne launched in the summer of 2019. Since that time over 170,000 small businesses and freelancers have signed up for NorthOne. The company is on a mission to change the…
How to Find Investors for Your Small Business
Starting a small business is really exciting, but it can also be very expensive. The funds for your business don’t have to come from your own pocket. Many entrepreneurs find…
Radical Candor – Helps You Be a Better Boss By Having Better Conversations
It’s important to let your co-workers know when they’re screwing up and when they’re doing great. But it rarely happens. Radical Candor teaches you how to have those conversations and…
How to Start a Thriving eCommerce Business in 2023
At this point it’s pretty safe to say the world of business will never be the same. The pandemic has forced us to make a lot of changes to our…
Growth Mindset: What is it?
Growth mindset is an idea that’s gained a lot of buzz in the past few years. You may have heard the term championed by successful entrepreneurs and superstar academics. You…
9 Small Business Bookkeeping Basics to Secure Long-Term Success
At NorthOne, we know our customers didn’t get into business because they are passionate about accounting. However, like it or not you can’t have a successful business without understanding how…
S Corp vs. C Corp: Which One Is the Best Structure for Your Business?
When it comes to starting your own business there is a lot to consider. While we can’t help you decide on what you want to name your business, or whether…
S Corp vs. LLC: What’s the Difference and Which One Is the Best Fit for Your Business?
When it comes to choosing a business structure, we often hear LLC and S Corp in the same conversation. However, it’s not an either-or choice. An LLC, or Limited Liability…
What Is Gross Profit Margin?
Gross profit margins are not exactly stimulating dinner party conversation. But when it comes to managing the finances of your business, having a clear understanding of your gross profit margin…
The Ultimate Guide to Opening a Coffee Shop
Does your life depend on the fruity and floral aromas of an Ethiopian roast wafting through your kitchen during your 6 am wake up call (and 2 pm pick-me-up)? Is…
What is a Mission Statement and How to Craft The Perfect One for Your Small Business
After all the hard work of registering your business structure, setting up business bank accounts, growing your team, and refining your product and ideas, your business has come into focus….
The Small Business Owner’s Guide to Small Business Tax Deductions
As a small business owner, you work hard for the money you earn and every penny matters. Tax deductions can help minimize your overall income tax bill, which might increase…
DBA Meaning: What is DBA and Why it Matters to Your Small Business
In this article we give the DBA meaning but as you become familiar with the life of a small business owner, you will run into some jargon along the way…
How to Write Your Small Business’s Profit and Loss Statement
You can’t have the fun parts of running a financially successful small business without the nitty-gritty of financial management too. A profit and loss statement (P&L) is an important reporting…
