Why It’s Important to Find Perspective When Making Business Decisions

[content field="callout1" format="true" class="calloutwide"] “No Man Is an Island”, but sometimes as small business owners we feel like we are deserted on an island – entrenched in our non-stop world of tasks, planning and decisions. Being a small business owner could possibly be one of the most difficult challenges one could ever take on. So...

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Simple Steps You Need to Follow to Create Your Budget in Just One Hour

[content field="callout1" format="true" class="calloutwide"]As we enter 2016, there are a few things that every small business owner should be thinking about financially: preparing and sending 2015 W-2s and 1099s, reviewing 2015 financials to begin estimating taxes to pay on net income, and getting employees’ 2016 payroll tax form in order are just a few....

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5 Fantastic Ways Small Business Owners Can Relieve Stress

[content field="callout1" format="true" class="calloutwide"]As an entrepreneur you probably have had friends or former colleagues say, “You're so lucky to be doing your own thing”. Yes, the experience of owning your own business and seeing your ideas materialize is extremely rewarding. However, the reality is that being a small business owner is extremely stressful, especially...

What Legal Considerations Do I Need To Think About As A Start-Up?

What Legal Considerations Do I Need To Think About As A Start-Up? Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal advice. Applicability of any legal principles discussed have not been verified for compliance with the law of any particular state and may differ substantially in individual situations....

From Service to Startup: Veterans Making Their Way as Small Business Entrepreneurs

From Service to Startup: Veterans Making Their Way as Small Business Entrepreneurs Veterans of our military are one of this nation’s greatest resources. Given much greater responsibility than their civilian counter parts much earlier in their military careers and taught leadership in high-stress and high-stakes situations from the get go, veterans typically exhibit greater maturity...

Money Hunt: How 4 Smart Hustlers Found Money for Their Startups

Getting funding to start your business doesn't mean gearing up to visit your local bank. In fact, a trip to the bank will likely get you nowhere—banks are notoriously tight-fisted when it comes to lending money to startups. Smart entrepreneurs know finding funding is all about the hustle. You have to be flexible, determined,...