Solopreneurs encounter many of the same challenges that other business owners face—and some unique ones, as well. Tasked with single-handedly managing all aspects of their businesses—sales, marketing, production, office management, accounting, etc.—they can quickly become overworked and overwhelm...

Entrepreneurs often put extensive time, energy, and effort into building their company’s brand on social media. That’s important, but there’s another component to branding that can help enhance your company’s reputation: personal branding. What Is Personal Branding?Personal branding is essentiall...

Of all of the start-up tools out there, the Business Model Canvas is one of the most well-known and relied-upon to help entrepreneurs transform an idea into an organized strategy and an actionable business plan.The Business Model Canvas gives entrepreneurs a wide snapshot of every aspect of their...

Purchasing a business can be a highly profitable way to jump into the world of entrepreneurship. When you buy a business, your start-up costs are non-existent, your team is already assembled, your business has existing customers and vendor relationships, and processes are already in place. In oth...

Google Analytics is one of the most important tools for measuring the effectiveness of your marketing. Even non-tech savvy business owners should be using Google Analytics to make better marketing decisions. Here’s how. Trying to understand the effectiveness of your marketing efforts without acce...

Running a small business is challenging for the owner as well as their family. By understanding the realities of running a business ahead of your launch, you and your family will be better prepared for life as entrepreneurs.

Managing your business’ finances doesn’t mean drowning in spreadsheets. Making the time to manage your finances is a part of what it takes to run a profitable business. At a minimum, there are three basic financial documents that you can’t ignore -your balance sheet, profit and loss statement and...

Setting up payroll for your small business is, unfortunately, not as simple as signing up for a payroll service and having the work done for you. Payroll has major implications into how the IRS looks at the relationship between you and your staff.Take these steps to gain a basic level of understa...

As your company grows, so too will your need to bring on a team to scale your business. Hiring is a huge investment and costly to get wrong. Before you make your next hire, here are three hiring tips from SCORE CEO and former VP of Marketing and Communications Bridget Weston. You’ll learn what ke...

Most businesses are required to maintain a federal, state or local license to operate. Knowing which licenses and permits you’re required to obtain, however, can be a challenge. Here is an overview of the basic business license requirements and how to determine which ones your business needs. Man...

Turning a hobby into a successful business means a willingness to take your hobby from something that you want to do to something you have to do.

If you want to earn a living doing what you love, you’ll need to shift your mindset and operate your hobby as a serious business. One of the hardest p...

New IRS form available for self-employed individuals to claim COVID-19 sick and family leave tax credits under FFCRA
WASHINGTON – The Internal Revenue Service announced today that a new form is available for eligible self-employed individuals to claim sick and family leaves tax credits under the ...

WASHINGTON - El Servicio de Impuestos Internos anunció hoy que hay un nuevo formulario disponible para que los trabajadores por cuenta propia elegibles reclamen créditos fiscales enfermos y familiares bajo la Ley de Respuesta al PrimerVirus de las Familias (FFCRA, por sus siglas en inglés).

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Customer relationship management (CRM) systems offer technology to streamline a company’s ability to interact with current and future customers. You can find a variety of CRM platforms on the market to help you automate, organize, and synchronize your marketing sales, customer service, and techni...

Five Key Leadership Traits That Make A Strong Small Business Owner
Whether your small business has one or 60 employees, your leadership skills can mean the difference between failure and success.

According to Josh King, SCORE mentor, and owner of his own business consulting firm, “I have never b...

According to United States Census Bureau employment data from 2014, of the the6,795,015 small businesses with employees, 2,894,288have four or fewer employees. Some stay that small by design, while others may not have grown because they don’t know how to expand their businesses effectively. Growt...

National Small Business Week runs from May 1 –7 this year. Since 1963, it has been a time to recognize the critical contributions of America’s entrepreneurs and small business owners.

Did you know that more than half of Americans either own or work for a small business? And U.S. small businesses...