Mike Maples on Pattern Breakers: Why Some Startups Change the Future
The following is an excerpt from “Pattern Breakers: Why Some Start-Ups Change the Future” by Mike Maples Jr.,…
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5 Emerging States to Incorporate a Small Business in 2022
Which states are best for incorporating a business? Many entrepreneurs are asking themselves this question as they work…
Websites Are Critical For Brick-and-Mortar Storefronts
How many small businesses have websites? A recent Fit Small Business roundup on website statistics reveals that 71%…
LLC or Corporation: Which Entity is Best For My Business?
Two of the most popular entity formations for business incorporation are limited liability companies (LLCs) and corporations. Both…
What Makes Pop-Up Retail a Viable Option During a Pandemic?
Traditionally, when we think of starting a business, we tend to consider a handful of options. There’s the…
3 Smart Ways Businesses Can Collect Customer Feedback
Customer feedback is one of the most valuable forms of data entrepreneurs can obtain about their consumer base,…
3 Bite-Sized Goals You Can Set (and Achieve) in January
If there’s one thing entrepreneurs love doing, it’s setting goals for their small business. This list is often…
How to Draft a Business Plan for Your Startup
You’ve determined that you have a viable business idea, and are ready to launch your startup. However, before…
Ready to Become an Entrepreneur? Ask These 5 Questions First
Entrepreneurship, to an outsider looking in, may appear exciting and glamorous. Business owners get to set their own…
How to Grow Your Business Like Halo Top
We all scream for ice cream, and in the case of Halo Top Creamery, the most loyal fans…
What Mom and Pop Shops Need to Do to Stay in Compliance
Each year on March 29, we celebrate the owners of Main Street’s small businesses and startups with National…
Ask These 4 Questions Before Turning Your E-Commerce Store Into a Physical Storefront
What do Amazon, Warby Parker and Rent the Runway all have in common? Each company began as a…
Now Trending: Should You Move Your Work Outdoors?
Earlier this year, outdoor retailer L.L. Bean embraced their love for the alfresco way of life and set…
5 Qualities You Need to Become a Successful Entrepreneur Later in Life
No matter what age you are, pursuing an entrepreneurial path is always a risky endeavor. The good news…
How Amazon Business Can Be a Lifesaver for Startups
I swear by Amazon when it comes to running my business, and I suspect many entrepreneurs reading the…
Expert Advice: How to Make Your Startup More Successful
Starting your own company requires goal setting, dedication and more persistence than you ever thought you could have.…
5 Steps to Successful Entrepreneurship
Although I’ve been an entrepreneur for over 10 years, the company I co-founded is celebrating its fifth anniversary this…
Accountancy Advice for Start-up Businesses
If you retain accountant then you know that their advice is invaluable. If you don't, your business is missing an important part of the puzzle.
Don’t set performance goals alone
Before getting to employee goals, explain to them the company's strategic direction and your mandate, then ask employees to write an initial list of their goals, writes Dan McCarthy. An honest discussion with open-ended coaching questions can then be used to finalize employee targets.
Inspiration to StartUp: Should YOU Follow Your Passions?
This question has been in my heart and thoughts lately as my pet project, FitandFearLESS.tv, finally launches. As…