Business Management

Learn all the ways you can take your business to the next level, whether you're in year one or year 10. Get advice on how to run and grow your business-and even what to do when you're ready to move on.

A small business guide to credit, why you need it, and how to get it
Access to loans and lines of credit is essential to growing a business. However, to gain that access, it's critical to build your company's business credit so you can manage cash flow and access funding better when you need it without affecting your personal credit.
April 12, 2024 · 3 min read
5 e-commerce landmines you need to avoid
It's easy to create a bad online shopping experience. Sometimes knowing what not to do is half the battle.
April 12, 2024 · 4 min read
What is a Statement of Information?
What are your annual reporting requirements as a small business? Hint—they vary by state. And, yes, an annual report and a Statement of Information are two names for the same document. Know what you're responsible for producing.
April 10, 2024 · 3 min read
Articles of dissolution: How to close a company
If you’ve decided to close your corporation or limited liability company, you should file articles of dissolution to protect yourself from future liability for reports, taxes, and fees.
April 9, 2024 · 4 min read
Does USPS deliver on Sunday?
Find out when and what kind of mail the U.S. Post Office delivers on Sunday
April 4, 2024 · 6 min read
IRS principal business codes: What they are and how they're used
Using the right principal business code is crucial for your company's taxes—and the health of your industry as a whole.
April 4, 2024 · 12 min read
Dissolution of an LLC in Texas
The decision to dissolve an LLC is never easy. Here are some tips that will make the dissolution of an LLC easy in the Lone Star State.
April 3, 2024 · 4 min read
Closing an LLC after bankruptcy: What you need to know
Even though it's financial life will come to an end, if your LLC has to file bankruptcy it will continue to exist and be subject to fees and taxes, unless you formally dissolve it.
April 3, 2024 · 3 min read
Insuring your business: 5 questions and answers about business insurance
Prepare for the worst with business insurance. It's an important way to protect your business against accidents, lawsuits, liability, and more.
April 2, 2024 · 3 min read
Top 5 health insurance tips for the self-employed
One of the most daunting parts of being self-employed can be figuring out how make sure you and your family have health insurance. The last thing you want is for unexpected medical costs to slow down the progress of your new venture. These tips can help.
April 2, 2024 · 4 min read