Category: Starting a Business

Should I Do Business as a Separate Business Entity?

Should I Do Business as a Separate Business Entity?

A separate business entity is a business that’s legally and financially separate from its owners. A separate business entity has a separate bank account, with separate transactions and payroll for employees. Think of it as you and your business are two completely separate individuals. Before you choose what type of business entity, let’s talk about what is required and whether or not it’s the right choice. Should You Make Your Business a Separate Entity? The short answer is, yes. Even… Read More
How to Scale Your SaaS Company in 2023

How to Scale Your SaaS Company in 2023

With so many software startups in the current landscape, it seems like only a special few find the right formula for scaling their early-stage successes. But there are ways to replicate the early wins and repeat them on a large, long-term scale. You’ll need a comprehensive plan for achieving sustainable growth if you want customers to stay engaged in your brand and continue buying your software service. In this post, we’ll go over seven ideas that will help you grow… Read More
How to Get a Business License in Your State

How to Get a Business License in Your State

When starting a business, one of the immediate tasks business owners need to take care of is getting any required business licenses. Those may include general business licenses, local business licenses and professional or occipital licenses. Failing to follow business licensing requirements can result in fines or even get your business shut down. Here’s what you need to know. What Is A State Business License? If you’re starting a business or nonprofit, you may be wondering what a state business… Read More
Small Business Loans & Grants for Veterans

Small Business Loans & Grants for Veterans

Veterans help fuel American small businesses. However, they face significant challenges that can make it more difficult to grow their businesses and get financing. Here we’ll share options for veteran business owners to get the help and funding they need to start and grow their businesses.  First, a few important observations, according to SCORE’s report, The Megaphone on Mainstreet: Unsung Entrepreneurs:  Veterans represent 9.1% of all American small businesses and generate $1 trillion annually in receipts.  Veterans are 35.4% more… Read More
6 Tools to Set Your Business Up for Success in 2022

6 Tools to Set Your Business Up for Success in 2022

There are multiple factors that contribute to the overall success of a business, and while some of them are directly tied to your effectiveness as a business owner– motivational level and overall attitude and acumen, for example – many others depend on how you leverage resources to maximize efforts and increase productivity and organization. In today’s diverse workplace, that often means incorporating tools and apps that make working easier and smarter. Fortunately, there are a variety of easy-to-access and affordable… Read More
7 Ways to Make Your 2024 Taxes Easier

7 Ways to Make Your 2024 Taxes Easier

As a small business owner, taxes are probably one of those tasks you try not to think too much about until you have to. There are steps you can take throughout the year to make tax filing easier, and the sooner you get started, the more smoothly your filing season will go.  1. Determine How Frequently You Need To Pay Taxes If you’re a small business owner or are self-employed, there is a good possibility you need to pay quarterly… Read More