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Legal Agreements for Family Owned Businesses

For many family owned businesses, it can be easy to overlook the legal documents that form the foundation of most businesses. Here are some agreements to consider implementing.

Franchise Agreement Guide: Tips & How to Prepare

While franchises remove a lot of the planning involved in a typical startup, there are several parts to franchise agreements that budding entrepreneurs need to know.

Making Tough Business Decisions: Tips & Strategies to Use

When you’re faced with a tough business decision, it’s hard to know what the right solution is. These five processes will help you tackle the difficult decisions facing your business. 

How to Negotiate With Business Creditors

If you need to increase your business credit limit or negotiate existing payment terms, here are some tips for starting the conversation with your creditor.

What to Consider Before Expanding Your Products or Service Line

Want to expand your business with a new product or service offering? Make sure you have a carefully planned strategy.

How to Prepare to Bid on a Government Contract

Government contracting can be a lucrative opportunity for small businesses, but it’s important to understand the bidding process in a post-COVID environment.

Top Pandemic-Friendly Business Ideas

Starting a business during COVID-19 may seem impossible, but these 15 types of businesses can help you launch a business and even help others during the pandemic.

How to Renegotiate a Business Lease

Business owners have some leverage when renegotiating a lease, but it’s important to present a proactive solution. 

Office Furniture Inventions Inspired by the Pandemic

These creative pieces can help keep your workplace safe and clean during the COVID-19 pandemic.

How to Write a Business Plan During a Pandemic

The future is still unpredictable, which is why building flexibility into your business plan is critical.