Businesses are required to pay lots of different taxes. In addition to income tax and sometimes sales tax, you’re also responsible for payroll tax. Lots of business owners don’t understand how payroll tax works, which can lead to compliance issues and hefty fines—especially if you’re trying to calculate these taxes on your own. In additionContinue reading 
Running an online business is a dream for entrepreneurs worldwide. An online business offers flexibility, financial freedom, and, best of all, flexibility—the ability to work from anywhere. You can turn this dream into a reality by coming up with a great idea for an online business. If you know you want to start an onlineContinue reading
Foodies with an entrepreneurial itch can start a food truck business, complete with a solid marketing strategy and a fully equipped food truck, to pave the way to earn more than $500,000 per year. What was previously a huge risk has become a food trend around the world. However, while the mobile food industry’s futureContinue reading
Choosing to start an LLC means you have a critical decision to make: deciding the management structure. Member-managed LLCs give owners collective control over company decisions. On the other hand, manager-managed LLCs hand over the management authority of a professional manager or one or more elected members. This guide will outline the basics of membersContinue reading
From Nike to Coca-Cola to De Beers, renowned brands have equally recognizable catchphrases. And you would be right to assume that these slogans are trademarked. The good news is that you don’t have to be a multinational company to trademark a phrase or slogan. Admittedly, the process can be time-consuming and bureaucratic. But it’s possibleContinue reading
Whether you’re starting a new business, launching a new product, updating your pricing, or rolling out a new service offering, market research helps take the guesswork out of your decisions. Without market research, you could end up wasting tons of money on an idea that the market hasn’t validated. By taking the time to researchContinue reading
If you’re ready to invest and start your own landscaping business, you’re in luck. The landscaping industry is a lucrative venture for those with an entrepreneurial spirit and a green thumb. Plus, there will always be thousands of lawns in your city waiting to be cared for, regardless of where you live, so you’re assuredContinue reading
Starting a consulting business takes time, effort, and patience. But the rewards are worth it. You can work from home if you wish, choose your hours, and set your own prices. The flexibility is unmatched. Additionally, the consulting field has relatively few barriers to entry, especially if you have in-demand skills and expertise. Don’t knowContinue reading
The catering industry attracts all kinds of entrepreneurs—people who love to cook, like throwing parties, are experienced event planners, or simply find it potentially lucrative. However, a catering business is still a tricky venture to run. There’s so much more you need to take care of than putting food on plates. You have to planContinue reading
We live in a time where visuals seem more important than ever. People really need to see things to believe them, so photos are of great importance. Whether you’re looking to be a travel photographer, a fashion photographer, an event photographer, or any other type of photographer, you must understand the business side of thingsContinue reading
The population of the world is nearly 7.8 billion people. And, according to a recent study, over a quarter of them are shopping online–26%! There is no denying that online shopping is a significant part of our modern-day lives, especially when it comes to companies such as Amazon and Alibaba. Yet, there is something aboutContinue reading
A business name doesn’t just differentiate you from the competition. It also sets the tone for your business and is central to creating a successful brand. So, what do you do if you can’t come with a good business name? What if it’s already taken? How do you know it’s a good name for yourContinue reading
Finding the perfect candidate can be intimidating. Your job opening could have hundreds of potential candidates, and you need a way to narrow them down to a list of the best. Job posting sites solve this problem by accessing, attracting, and managing candidates during the recruitment process. There are countless job posting sites for employers,Continue reading
Branding is vital for businesses. It’s what sets you apart from your competitors and puts you at the forefront of potential customers’ minds. Therefore, you should protect your brand with a trademark. But if you’re a newbie to this kind of thing, then you probably don’t know what kind of protection you need or evenContinue reading
Think you’ve come up with the next best idea? That’s great! We are guessing you’re reading this because you think that idea has some serious potential to make money and you want to patent it before someone else can claim the idea as their own. Well, we have some good news and some bad news. Continue reading
