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Far too many aspiring entrepreneurs jump-start their businesses without taking the time to plan properly. Just as a builder uses a blueprint to ensure a new construction project will be structurally sound, a carefully researched and well-thought-out business plan allows you to determine whether o...

A solid business plan can not only serve as a roadmap to guide your company’s progress, but it can also give you an opportunity to test the validity of your business model, research the market, understand your competition, and avoid potential pitfalls. And if you are applying for a loan or seeking investors, a business plan is a must-have to demonstrate that you’ve fully vetted your business’ financial feasibility.

The Legal Issues Involved With Developing A Mobile App Along with websites, e-newsletters, and social media, in today's digital-everything world, many companies now have their own mobile apps. In fact, some companies' primary digital platform is their mobile app. And as smartphones, iPads, e-tabl...

Business Basics Series: Hiring Employees What do I need to know and do before hiring employees? So you have formed your business entity and found some funding. Now, you're ready to hire your first employee. Before you leap into becoming an employer, however, there are certain requirements you sh...

There has been much focus over the past decade on the tech startup world; how to obtain financing, how to scale and how to make a quick and profitable exit. But what about those business owners who are in it for the long haul? What should they be thinking about over the decades of blood, sweat an...

On May 15th we published an article about business interruption insurance in the age of COVID-19. What we didn't anticipate at the time was the civil unrest arising out of the killing of George Floyd, and the additional impact rioting and looting would have on small businesses. Fortunately, while...