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If you're looking to open a new business, this could be your year. Follow our step-by-step guide and before you know it, you'll be putting your business ideas into action.

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Small Businesses Teaching Their Customers How to DIY

To these small business owners, art is meant to be shared. Their expert staff will walk inquiring minds through the process of handcrafting a statement ring or stoneware set to call their own.

Hiring and Recruiting: Key Differences and Best Practices

Discover the difference between hiring and recruiting, when to hire internally versus externally, and best practices for attracting top talent to your organization.

Best Job Posting Sites for Small Businesses

Try advertising on these eight job platforms to find qualified candidates near you.

Founded 1905: Gold Leaf Mastery Sustained by Generations of Respect and Collaboration

W&B Gold Leaf’s leadership reflects on the decisions, values, and challenges that have carried the company through more than a century in business.

How 3 Startups Started Selling Product at Walmart

How a drink mixer brand, a women’s health business, and a stain removal disruptor cracked the world’s biggest retailer’s tough standards by leveraging Amazon success, buzzy products, and strategic pitches.

Small Business Phone System: A Guide to Service Types, Terms, and Equipment

Explore different types of business phone systems, from landlines to VoIP, and learn how features and costs differ.

Famous Entrepreneurs Who Started Small

Some of the most successful entrepreneurs began with limited money or connections. What set them apart was their willingness to act on an idea and adapt as they went.

What to Know About Taxes for Family Businesses

Taxes work a bit differently for family businesses. Here’s how you can reduce your tax liability.

A Small Business Owner’s Guide to Increasing Sales

Whether you’re in a sales slump or planning for growth, improving your sales requires the right strategy. Here’s how to increase sales in your small business.

How to Handle Customer Complaints

Turn mistakes into opportunities by using de-escalation techniques and resolution-tracking tools. Take these steps to effectively manage customer grievances.