There are many resources to help you small business start and grow, and figuring out what will work best for your business can be overwhelming. Here’s an overview of another organization that can help you achieve your business development goals: Start Small Think Big. Start Small Think Big is a nonprofit organization that offers…
This article is written by Andrew L. Wang and originally appeared on NerdWallet and is shared with with permission. Designing a killer website, prototyping your product, talking your way to your first big order — these parts of starting your business likely stir your entrepreneurial passions. The business structure of your new enterprise? Not so exciting. But…
Most of the successful entrepreneurs that I work with have developed ways to spend money on marketing that result in profitable customers, i.e. customers who make purchases in excess of the cost of the marketing.
We often ask our clients, “what do you wish you would have known as you were starting that you know now?” Our clients at The Port Bar recommend negotiating a good lease. We’ve heard from many of our clients how important their lease agreements are for the success of their businesses. Here are some tips…
This article is written by Heather Castle and originally appeared on NerdWallet and is shared with with permission. By Heather Castle, CFP Learn more about Heather on NerdWallet’s Ask an Advisor Many people understand the importance of their personal credit score. Most lenders use them to determine who will receive financing opportunities — such as auto…
In preparation for Tax Day, we pulled a few articles about small business taxes to help you prepare. Intuit’s April Maguire: New Small Business? 5 Things To Know About Federal Income Taxes This article is worth the quick read. Here are the five topics they covered: Your legal entity affects your tax burden You…
The ELEVATE Program of Beyond Emancipation is a supported employment program for young adults ages 18-24 with experience in the foster care or juvenile justice systems. They work with local employers to connect young people to jobs in a variety of industries. They have worked with employers such as Super Juiced, Communities United for Restorative…
Paula Groves is Main Street Launch’s Senior Vice President – Business Consulting. She offers tips and advice to entrepreneurs to help them start and grow their small businesses. This tip is about how to build a healthy relationship with your business’ cash. Just last month we celebrated Valentine’s Day. During this time of…
This article is written by Benjamin Pimentel and originally appeared on NerdWallet and is shared with with permission. Len Rogers’ business, the Electric Bicycle Super Store, was growing fast — so fast that he decided to move into a much bigger space. It seemed like a necessary step in expanding his operations, but he didn’t realize that…
The folks over at Inuit put together a guide for military servicemembers and their families hoping to start a small business. In this guide they cover: Business plans Paperwork & permits Finding financing Additional resources specifically for veterans and their families Tips for finding customers Hiring employees Tips for keeping the business going while…