Category: Growing a Business

Business owners are busy. They don’t have time to learn every aspect of the modern business world, and that includes contract law, articles of incorporation, and property leasing. Unfortunately, hiring a lawyer isn’t always in a small business’ budget, especially during the first few years of business, where you might not have the cash flow to justify the expense. Then, there’s the matter of the independent contractor, who rarely needs more than a few one-off documents and certainly won’t be… Read More

Every year, businesses the world over spend a significant amount of time and money ramping up for the holiday season, and then, just like that, it’s over. As quickly as Halloween seemingly rolled into Thanksgiving, the New Year is here, and the holiday rush is a mere memory. But what about your business efforts?  After weeks, if not months, of running at max strength, what do you do once the inevitable Q1 lull hits? As you close our 2018 and… Read More

As a small business owner, there's always something to learn. You're likely an expert in the subject matter of your business, but in the course of starting, running, or scaling a business, there are myriad lessons waiting for you. Fortunately, there are people who have done it before, and have taken the time to write down their words of wisdom for you to learn from. Here, in no particular order, are eight books for small business owners. 1. ReWork: Change… Read More

A company car can provide your small business with reliable transportation to get to appointments or job sites while also providing terrific tax benefits to your business. As with any major purchase, though, there can be major drawbacks if done incorrectly or at the wrong time. If you’re thinking of buying a company car, here are some important considerations. Benefits of Buying a Company Car Business owners who regularly use a vehicle in their business may get significant benefits from… Read More