Business & Entrepreneurship
Articles about business & entrepreneurship, practical decisions, tools and systems.
how to bid on government contracts as a small business
Learn how to bid on government contracts as a small business: find suitable opportunities, prepare your documents, price the work and review your first bid.
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how to calculate profit margin for a small business
Learn how to calculate profit margin for a small business, separate gross and net profit, avoid markup mistakes, and review your costs before changing prices.
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how to value a small business: a practical owner guide
Learn how to value a small business using assets, earnings and comparable sales. Prepare your records, test assumptions and build a useful range before selling.
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how to get press coverage for a small business: a guide
Learn how to get press coverage for a small business with useful story ideas, a journalist pitch template, a simple press kit and a practical weekly plan.
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how to negotiate a commercial lease: a practical guide
Learn how to negotiate a commercial lease with a clear budget, comparable offers and written terms. Use practical questions, a checklist and a sample offer.
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how to choose an accountant for a small business: guide
Learn how to choose an accountant for a small business: compare services, ask useful questions, check fees and agree on clear responsibilities before hiring.
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how to create a pitch deck for investors: a clear guide
Learn how to create a pitch deck for investors with clear slide examples, a practical template, financial checks and a simple plan for your next pitch meeting.
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how to manage a family business: roles, money and trust
Learn how to manage a family business with clear roles, fair pay, better decisions and a succession plan. Use practical steps at your next family meeting.
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how to franchise your small business: a practical guide
Learn how to franchise your small business: test the model, plan fees, prepare legal questions and select partners with a clear, practical first-week checklist.
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how to prepare for a small business tax audit: checklist
Learn how to prepare for a small business tax audit: organize records, check your figures and build a clear response file with a practical plan for this week.
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how to manage risk in a small business: a practical plan
Learn how to manage risk in a small business with a simple assessment, cash checks, insurance questions and an emergency plan your team can test this week.
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how to write a standard operating procedure: a guide
Learn how to write a standard operating procedure with a simple template, a worked example and a review checklist. Document one business task well this week.
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