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.
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What Is a Wet Signature? Everything You Need to Know
A wet signature is a handwritten signature made with ink on a physical document. Find out how and when to use it and explore other alternative signing options.
· 7 min read
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What Is a Registered Agent? A Business Compliance Guide
A registered agent receives legal documents and official government communications on behalf of a corporation or LLC. When choosing a registered agent and satisfying that requirement, you've got some options.
· 10 min read
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Accounting Basics: What Is Accrual Accounting?
Understanding how accrual accounting works lets you better track a company's long-term performance. It just takes learning a few key concepts.
· 11 min read
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What Is Mileage Reimbursement?
Depending on how much you drive for business, mileage deduction or reimbursement can add up to significant savings Learn how self-employed people can deduct business-related miles driven from their taxable income.
· 15 min read
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What Is Variable Cost?
Understanding your business' variable costs can help you price your products correctly, remain profitable, and grow your business.
· 3 min read
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What Is a Virtual Address?
A virtual address saves you time and money, while providing several key solutions—at any stage of your business.
· 3 min read
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Running a Sweepstakes or Contest? Here's What You Need to Know
They’re fun, engaging and can help move the needle, but contests and sweepstakes can also open up your business to big legal risks. Here are some best practices to know before you launch your next promotion.
· 3 min read
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Cost of Marketing II: Advertising on Cable TV
For many small to midsize businesses with a limited advertising budget, national, broadcast television advertising isn't a viable option. But that doesn't mean that you can't use this effective tool. A low-cost alternative to traditional television advertising is putting those advertising dollars into cable television.
· 4 min read
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What You Need to Know About Hiring Independent Contractors
Using independent contractors can help minimize employee-related costs, such as payroll taxes, benefits, overtime, and workers' comp premiums. While it may be tempting to classify some of your employees as independent contractors, with the growing risk of penalties, you'll want to make sure your business is doing it right.
· 4 min read
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Is Your Blog a Copyright Infringement Suit Waiting to Happen?
With more than 180 million blogs in the world, you have to wonder how many of these blogs infringe copyrights—or have their own infringed upon. If you have an active blog and regularly create new content—or reference others' content—you will want to read this.
· 6 min read
