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Management
Peaks and valleys abound in the business life cycle
Your adaptability in meeting challenges and capitalizing on opportunities will help at every phase.
Your company's success won't occur in a vacuum, which means competitors will step up to fight for a share of the market.
Security
Why does digital transformation fail?
Data breaches are a real threat to small businesses, so it's important to focus on your transformation's security.
The more input and buy-in you can get, the more issues, concerns and associated solutions you can identify—and the better you can support everyone involved.
Taxes
Self-employed tax tips for Social Security
The IRS has some specific requirements for self-employment taxes. Here's what you need to know.
Self-employed individuals are considered both employer and employee, which means you must pay the full 15.3% of your gross income to cover the tax contribution to Social Security and Medicare.
Planning
Business budget planning during a pandemic
It's difficult to plan your business budget when you face so many unknowns.
The pandemic is making business budget planning for 2021 uniquely difficult. There are a number of considerations to bear in mind as you lay out your strategic plan for the next 12 months, allocate resources and estimate revenue and profits.
Management
Managing relationships in the workplace
The clear guidelines of an employee dating policy can help workers and bosses feel more secure.
Clearly spelling out what's considered appropriate and inappropriate at work will protect both the employees and the workplace as a whole.
Finance
Understanding what bankruptcy means
Commercial bankruptcies have increased during COVID-19. If you're struggling, know your options.
Chapter 11 is a type of bankruptcy that allows a business to continue to operate while it reorganizes its debts.
Starting a Business
Starting up when times are tough
Finding your footing amid economic turbulence sets you up well for the inevitable recovery.
Because the startup life can be tough even in the best of times, difficult economic conditions call for a unique set of tips for starting a small business.
Insurance
Managing business risk
Think you don't have to worry about business risk? Think again.
As your business grows, you can go through fluctuations in risk, too.
Starting a Business
Home-based business ideas to explore
Use one of these five work-from-home ideas to launch your own business right now.
As long as you have a laptop with a webcam, online access, some basic technical skills and determination, you can set up your own home-based business.
Technology
What is hyper-personalization?
Learn why hyper-personalization has become a must for every business today.
Achieving hyper-personalization at scale takes data and technology investments—and requires that your business adopt a customer-first mindset.
Technology
Should your business get on board With bitcoin?
Consider the pros and cons of accepting bitcoin as payment for your business.
The price of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies changes frequently and rapidly.
Insurance
Home business insurance basics you need to know
Whatever type of home-based business you run, insurance is an important part of your finances.
Customize your home business insurance to include protection for your specific business and avoid paying for coverage you don't need.
Planning
Should your company be fully remote?
Learn the implications and future of remote work to craft the best plan for your own company.
Your team members probably like the idea of working from home, at least some of the time.
Cash Management
Here's how to accept bitcoin payments at your business
Bitcoin is the most popular cryptocurrency. But how can small business owners start accepting it?
Many businesses have started to accept the popular digital currency as a form of payment.
Planning
How to create an employment sick leave policy
A generous plan can boost more than just good health.
Your city and state may have paid sick leave requirements you'll need to follow.
Planning
Get ahead of the recovery curve
Savvy business owners know that survival mode includes some planning for the inevitable rebound.
Businesses that survive difficult times frequently emerge stronger than ever with the help of a business recovery plan.
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