Business Guide

Starting a business involves thorough planning, critical financial decisions, and completing various legal tasks. You need to set goals, implement plans, monitor your progress, make necessary changes, and grow your…

As we celebrate National Small Business Week, it's important to remember the resilience of America's small businesses. These businesses are vital to our communities and drive innovation across various industries.…

From time to time, franchise owners might encounter difficulties in managing their businesses. If you decide to own a franchise, who should you turn to when you face an issue?…

Maria Contreras-Sweet, the SBA Administrator, kicked off National Small Business Week 2016 on May 1st at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History in Washington, D.C. The event celebrated various…

Small business owners are natural planners. You likely have a clear vision of how your business should look in six months or a year, and you work hard to reach…

As a business owner, you likely understand that having access to working capital is crucial for your business's success. Preparation is key, and being ready for unexpected expenses can help…

From Glossier to Quip, several trendy new companies are surprisingly targeting millennials with mailers. Brands like Casper, Harry’s, Wayfair, Rover, Quip, Away, Handy, and Modcloth have all adopted direct mail…

As a freelancer, solo business owner, or independent worker, handling taxes can be a bit complex. Instead of waiting for the traditional tax season in March and April, it's a…

When April Lukasik's second child was born, she struggled to find a childcare center that met her high standards. So, she decided to start her own, which also marked the…

Twenty-five years ago, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) started supporting microlending in America by providing loan capital and grants to nonprofit financial institutions nationwide. The idea was to help…