Managing Your Business
Learn how to keep your business running smoothly with tips on hiring practices, improving sales, reducing liabilities, and more.
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Customer Relations: 7 Tips for Handling Negative Yelp Reviews
Receiving a negative Yelp review isn't the end of the world. Here are 7 steps you can take to maintain your business's reputation—and maybe even get the review removed.
· 4 min read
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Customer Relations: 5 Tips to Win Back Lost Customers
Companies lose an estimated 10% to 25% of their customers each year, depending on which expert you talk to. These losses are often due to factors the business can control, such as the buying experience. Winning back lost customers can often be achieved by changing how employees interact with them.
· 3 min read
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SBA Loan vs. Business Line of Credit: Pros and Cons
An SBA loan connects your business to a government-approved loan; a business line of credit provides your business with flexible access to funds.
· 7 min read
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What Is a Holding Company and Does Your Business Need One?
A holding company is a corporate structure that can lower taxes and decrease risk for owners.
· 9 min read
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What Is Compliance in Business (and How Can Compliance Filings Help)?
Compliance isn’t just about avoiding penalties—it’s an ongoing process. Fortunately, LegalZoom’s Compliance Filings can take some of the work off your plate.
· 8 min read
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What Is Holiday Pay? A Small Business Guide
There are no federal laws that require employers to offer holiday pay to employees, but it can help attract and retain high-quality talent.
· 8 min read
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What Is a Business Continuity Plan? Why You Need One
A BCP is critical to your business' risk management strategy. Learn how to create one to mitigate the impact of disruptions.
· 6 min read
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What You Need to Open a DBA Bank Account
Opening a DBA bank account is similar to opening any other business bank account, but there are a few specific things you’ll need to know.
· 7 min read
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10 Best Small Business Tools for 2025
There’s a small business tool for practically every job, from creating websites to filing annual reports. Here’s what’s working this year.
· 9 min read
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Maryland Registered Agents: How, Why, and When to Get One
Every Maryland business needs a registered agent. Find out how you can select the best one for your unique business needs.
· 5 min read
