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1. Evaluating New Business Ideas

Save yourself time and money by researching and testing your ideas before implementing a flawed product.

Getting Started > Business Opportunities
2. What Does 'Due Diligence' Mean When Buying a Business?

If you don't take the due diligence stage of buying a business seriously, you could end up with a dog on your hands. Examine these five crucial areas that require attention.

Getting Started > Business Opportunities
3. How Patents Differ from Copyrights and Trademarks

Are you confused about common intellectual property terms? Make sure you know the difference and the most applicable for your business.

Legal > Patent & Trade Law
4. Who Should Get Your Press Releases?

Choose carefully when deciding who to send your press release to. By tailoring your message to a specific audience, you increase the odds that your release will be read.

Sales & Marketing > Public Relations
5. Protect Yourself Against Viruses

Protect yourself and your company against viruses by keeping your antivirus software up-to-date and giving your employees some simple guidelines.

Office & Technology > Computer & IT
6. Generating Repeat Business

The biggest sale you make with a customer won't be the first one. In fact, it's usually the third or fourth sale that really matters.

Sales & Marketing > Lead Generation
7. What Is HR Outsourcing?

Consider outsourcing your human resource needs. You'll be able to concentrate on your core business skills while an HR professional focuses on your employees.

Legal > Independent Contractors
8. Should You Form an S Corporation for Tax Reasons?

If you're looking for tax benefits when incorporating your company, consider S corporations.

Legal > Legal Structures
9. What a PR Firm Can Do for You

For many small businesses, the services of an aggressive public relations firm can level the playing field against much larger competition in the marketplace. But exactly what kinds of services do PR firms...

Sales & Marketing > Public Relations
10. Find an Ad Agency That Gets Results

Many small businesses lack the expertise, time, and resources to create an effective professional ad campaign. But do you know what to look for when approaching an outside advertising agency?

Sales & Marketing > Advertising