Launching a small business is exciting, but it can also become overwhelming if you’re not sure where to start. From deciding ...

Perception shapes reality in business. A polished, credible brand attracts customers, investors and media attention — even if your team is small. But how do you project strength and scale without ...

Use these ChatGPT prompts to eliminate wasted time and think bigger. Find out what, deep down, you already know. What are you ...

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Buyers are increasingly paying a premium for operational clarity, which includes clean financials, structured operations and a team that’s ready to scale. SOPs, documented workflows and a delegation ...

Building and sustaining a business during our new economic reality (or unreality) can feel daunting. I know your head is spinning; mine is. I feel your pain. There is no easy solution, but I’m going ...

While your resolutions as a small business owner probably include things like “grow my business” or “hire my first employee,” I’m guessing “build business credit” didn’t make the list. That’s a shame ...

When you're first starting a business, one of the first things you'll need to do is figure out how you'll fund it. There are plenty of options — from crowdfunding to loans or grants. But the simplest ...

1. Lay the foundations of strategy and business model. Your business must demonstrate a solid strategy and scalable business model to attract potential buyers. Ensure your company is consistently ...

Business credit, much like a personal credit score, is a rating that measures a business's creditworthiness and likelihood to repay debts on time. Lenders, insurers, and suppliers use business credit ...

— -- D E A R R E A D E R S: This week, Working Wounded will be taking a coffee break so I can interview Charles Decker, co-author of Beans: Four Principles for Running a Business in Good Times ...