Category: Running a Business

How to Get a Free Business Checking Account

How to Get a Free Business Checking Account

If there is one thing virtually every business has in common, it is a need for a reliable checking account. However, any entrepreneur can tell you that getting a business bank account is not as simple as walking into the local bank and filling out a short form. If you are looking to get a checking account for your new business or want to upgrade to something better, follow this guide to learn how to make the best choice for… Read More
Can You Get Out of Jury Duty as a Small Business Owner?

Can You Get Out of Jury Duty as a Small Business Owner?

Jury duty is a time-honored civic tradition for many Americans, but it's also a major point of complaint. In particular, small business owners have reason to dislike jury duty. As a small business owner, your absence from your company for several days or more could disrupt your workflow, lose customers, delay projects and even force your business to shut down completely while the trial is in progress. If you've recently received a summons, you might be wondering what your options… Read More
How to Get a Tax Filing Extension

How to Get a Tax Filing Extension

Advertiser Disclosure You already got an extra three days this year to file your taxes — the final deadline is April 18 instead of the traditional April 15 due to the celebration of Emancipation Day in Washington, D.C. But if that wasn't enough time, you can still file for an extension on your 2016 tax return. The good news for those needing an extension is that you don't have to pay a tax pro or tax prep service to get… Read More
5 Ways to Plan a Vacation as a Small Business Owner

5 Ways to Plan a Vacation as a Small Business Owner

Summer's a short hop and skip away! But that doesn't mean the same thing when you're running your small business as it did when you were in school, does it? As a small business owner, you don't have the luxury of working part-time, spending 90% of your paycheck on parties, and taking spur-of-the-moment vacations. Of course, that doesn't mean you should give up altogether on taking a break from work and going on a vacation. We reached out to small… Read More
Gmail vs. Outlook: How to Make the Right Pick for Your Business

Gmail vs. Outlook: How to Make the Right Pick for Your Business

Advertiser Disclosure When it comes to choosing the best email service for your company, one thing is for sure: you have plenty of options. Despite the overwhelming amount of choices, Gmail and Outlook continue to be two of the most popular email services available to both individuals and companies. Whittling your choices down may be easy, but how do you choose between these two top candidates? First, let’s get a few things out of the way. Both Gmail and Outlook… Read More
The Number That Can Block Your App From the Apple Store

The Number That Can Block Your App From the Apple Store

The number of downloads, subscribers and reviews can have a major impact on whether your app fails or succeeds in Apple's App Store. But there's another number that can sink your app before you even release it — your D-U-N-S® Number. Never heard of a D-U-N-S® Number ? You're not alone. D-U-N-S® Number have been around for a while, but if you don't own a business or are a new small business owner/app creator, you probably haven't run across them… Read More