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Micro-Businesses and Startups: Key Differences
While the two terms are often used interchangeably, micro-businesses and startups are distinct. Here are the key differences between them.
What You Need to Start a Micro Business
Discover the differences between small and micro businesses, and explore practical tips for starting and running a successful compact business.
SMART Goals to Calculate Business Success
Setting a SMART goal and tracking the right metrics are the first steps toward monitoring business success.
How to Learn from Failure
Failure happens fairly regularly in growing businesses. Embracing setbacks can help keep morale high and spark opportunities to innovate.
Corporate Transparency Act — What You Need to Know
The Corporate Transparency Act, which went into effect in January 2024, may require your small business to report information about ownership to the government.
3 Reasons Small Businesses Fail (How to Avoid Them)
Small businesses fail at an alarmingly high rate. Here’s how to mitigate the risks that all new ventures face.
Copyright Protection Tips for Digital Assets
Discover everything you must know about copyrighting your business’s digital assets, from what can and can’t be copyrighted to securing your digital properties.
How to Trademark Digital Assets
Learn about the types of digital assets eligible for trademark protection and the process to safeguard your business's digital innovations legally.
How to Avoid Social Media Copyright Infringement
Explore effective ways to manage copyright protection on social media, from maintaining control of your work to understanding platform licensing and avoiding infringement.
5 Biggest Challenges Small Businesses Face
Inflation, high interest rates, and access to credit are just a few of the challenges that keep small business owners awake at night.