Business Resource Center

Employees and independent contractors may perform similar tasks, but there are important legal differences between the two.

No matter how brilliant your business idea is, you still need to do your research. Here are four ways to vet your idea before you invest a dime.

Does your small business lack credit history? Learn how to establish a business credit history and build your business credit score.

To rent or to buy? It's important to weigh the pros and cons of each to decide which option is right for your business space.

Promotional sales can drive traffic to your store, but before you hang the banner, it's important to match your goals to the right tactics.

Discover the pros and cons of traditional vs digital advertising, and why and when you should use them to promote your small business.

Shelves full of leftover inventory? These six suggestions will allow you to reimagine it with holiday flair to boost your seasonal sales.

Set up your business outside with sidewalk sales, festivals, and outdoor dining. These best practices can help boost your success.

People are increasingly completing their holiday shopping online. Here's how you can make sure your ecommerce shop is built to handle it.

Every small business needs a strong marketing plan to succeed. Here's how you can make the most of a limited marketing budget.

Just like your physical store, your ecommerce website needs regular maintenance. These eight steps will keep yours running smoothly.

A limited online inventory can cost sales, especially if shoppers can't visit your store. Here's how to maximize your online product list.

Learn how with social media advertising you can get your products and services in front of the right people.

Successful small businesses have several things in common. Here are five traits that often appear among thriving companies.

Most satisfied clients are more than happy to pass on a good word. Here are 5 ways to ask for referrals without feeling pushy.

Coworking space allow workers from different businesses to share a typical office setting. Learn about the benefits for your small business.

Finding a mentor to help you problem solve and expand your business network doesn't have to be complicated. Here are some tips.

Lead generation is a big challenge for small businesses. Here are some effective ways to find new customers.

Before you pick a business credit card, consider where your company spends its money and how it pays its bills.

Not sure how to use social media for your small business? These tips will help you choose the right platforms and then make the most of them

The home office deduction can get you a valuable tax break and help you reduce your tax bill but you need to be sure you qualify.

As we manage through and beyond the pandemic, optimizing technology will come down to prioritizing your organization’s efforts to implement efficient and profitable solutions.

The problems of COVID-19 will not disappear overnight, but nimble manufacturers will survive and learn to thrive.

After Q1 2020, transportation and logistics leaders anticipated disruptions to their business. But a few practical steps can help to minimize risks throughout the remainder of the year.

8 capital management strategies to better control cash flow by evaluating short- and long-term liquidity needs.

Small businesses file annual tax returns and pay estimated taxes quarterly. These tips can ensure you know what to pay and when.

Overwhelmed by the tax forms you need as a business owner? This list of essentials will help you make sense of them.

With clear policies and technical tools like remote deposit, you can find a simple way to handle paper checks for your small business.

Business credit cards come with great features for tracking and controlling your company's spending. Here's how to put them to work for you.

Thinking about retiring or moving on from your business? Be prepared for a smooth transition with these four exit strategies.

Your banker wants to make sure you're solid, and these four elements can put you in the best position to get a “yes" for your loan request.

Learn about some of the most common ways small businesses borrow money, including bank loans, SBA loans, and lines of credit.

All types of small businesses, including sole proprietorships and those with no business credit history, can obtain credit cards. Here's how.

Understanding and improving your business credit score can help you get the financing you need to grow. Here's what you need to know.

Recovering from a disaster quickly is essential to keeping your business viable. Here are six steps you can take to bounce back soon.

When your small business faces a crisis, it's vital to prioritize customer service. Here are five tips to help keep the information flowing.

In just the few short months of the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve witnessed untold interruptions to life and business as we know it. These four recommendations will help businesses recover and prepare for future crises.

A secure website is critical to the success of any business. Here's how to build and maintain one, even if you have no tech experience.

Every company that collects personal information from customers needs to carefully guard their customers' data from hackers. Here's how.

There are several types of insurance entrepreneurs should consider obtaining for their small business. Here are the ones you should consider.

Check writing may be declining, but businesses still lose money to check fraud every year. Here are five tips to prevent check fraud.

Companies are busy during the holidays. So are fraudsters. Here’s how to put them out of business, while protecting yours.

Fraudsters want to steal from your business during the holidays. With most consumers shopping online, be aware of the following trends.

The holiday season has begun. See these quick stats on what businesses can expect from online shoppers.

Pre-existing conditions and unprecedented market forces are affecting the multifamily sector. What trends will 2021 bring?