Starting your business

Eight Realistic Ways to Fund Your New Business

Starting a new business is exciting but obtaining startup funding can be challenging. One or more of these eight funding sources could be right for you.

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Seven Steps to Successfully Selling Online

E-commerce can be a rewarding and profitable opportunity. These seven steps are vital to understanding how to start selling online.

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Five Ways to Evaluate a Small Business Idea

You’re ready to start your own business. But is your small business idea sustainable?

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Growing your business

Planning Your Best After-Christmas Sale

Post Christmas sales are the ideal for moving leftover inventory and boosting revenue.

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Preparing Your Online Store for Holiday Sales

The holidays are a busy time, especially for online stores. Here’s how to prepare your site for holiday sales.

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Holiday Shopping Tips for Small Businesses

Consumers won’t let a tricky economy keep them for holiday shopping. But shoppers will be looking for deals. Here’s how you can prepare.

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Managing your money

Guide to Payment Methods for Small Businesses

Small businesses can improve customer satisfaction and cash flow with diverse payment options, credit cards, mobile apps and including digital wallets.

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How Can I Get a Business Credit Card?

Business credit cards are a smart way to pay and manage expenses. Here’s how to choose the one that’s right for you.

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Six Ways to Control Spending with a Credit Card for Small Business

Cards are a convenient way to make purchases. But credit cards for small businesses offer so much more. Learn how to use credit cards to control spending.

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Protecting your business

10 Ways to Prevent Holiday Scams

Holiday scammers are always naughty. Here’s how to protect your business.

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Business Fraud: What Are the Real Costs?

Business fraud isn’t limited to large enterprises. Small businesses are also targets and the costs are high. Be sure you understand what you’ll pay.

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How to Protect Consumer Data from Cyberattacks

Companies that collect consumer data must carefully protect it from cyber incidents. These steps will help strengthen data protection.

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