5 Ways to Market Your Small Business Better
Did you know that two-thirds of SMB owners and leaders—a full 66 percent—are personally responsible for three or more of the following areas of their business: operations, finance, sales, marketing, human resources, customer service, product development, or IT? When stretched too thin, even the most seasoned business professionals find that some, if not all, of…
Read MoreHow Technology Can Help Improve Your Rental Property Business
Property management technology continues to evolve. When a rental property business transitions from a paper-based business model to a digital, or hybrid model, productivity, efficiency, and transparency all improve. Many landlords are turning to property management technology to help them control operating costs and boost client retention. But, when it comes to leveraging the power…
Read More10 Biggest Holiday Office Party Mistakes Your Business Should Avoid
As we approach this holiday season, business owners, human resources teams, and anyone brave enough to join a party-planning committee are hard at work organizing yet another office holiday party. Throwing a good holiday party means walking a fine line between letting people have fun and keeping things professional. It’s not an easy task—there are…
Read MoreHow to Choose Between SEO and PPC for Your Business
Every business today needs to run an online marketing campaign. Even if you do not have an online store, online marketing can help increase visibility, draw interest, and easily be worth the time and money you invest in a campaign. But stepping into this developing field can be intimidating, especially with unscrupulous consultants and businesses…
Read MoreBest Business Entity Structure After Tax Reform: S Corp and C Corp
There’s no easy answer to this question, though the entity choice considerations have undergone some changes due to the new tax law. For tax years beginning in 2018 and beyond, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) created a flat 21% federal income tax rate for C corporations. Under prior law, C corporations were taxed at…
Read More5 Ways a Chatbot Can Help Support and Improve Your Business
The popularity of chatbots in the business world is growing, with reports stating that 80% of companies will want to use the technology by 2020. So what is all the fuss about? How can a chatbot help your company and why might you need one? This article looks at five ways how these advanced computer…
Read MoreHow to Create a Proper Business Plan
It’s a fantastic time to start a new business, which has led a myriad of entrepreneurs in the direction of starting their own companies and non-profits in the pursuit of success in the marketplace. Many newcomers to the business scene are struggling with one of the earliest steps of creating a business, however, namely the…
Read MoreWhat Franchise Can I Afford?
When choosing a franchise to buy, budget is an obvious factor. With many first-time franchisees wondering where to start, the franchise attorneys at Soden & Steinberger, APLC can offer brief and helpful insight to allow you to take the next step toward becoming a franchise owner. Starter Franchises If you have a budget of less than…
Read MoreWebinars: The Teacher is in the House
I’m hoping that you’re finding this series focused on the channels too critical for you to ignore in 2019 has been helpful so far. The channel we are going to focus on today is the redheaded stepchild of the list. I think it is often overlooked or dismissed because it seems a little daunting and…
Read More5 Criteria for Splitting Equity in Your New Venture
I always tell entrepreneurs that two heads are better than one, so the first task in many startups is finding a co-founder or two. You need to find the skills or experience you don’t have in business, technology, or money. So the first question I usually get is what percent of the company or equity…
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