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15 Essential Sites for Women Business Owners
Here are 15 of Rieva Lesonsky’s favorite online resources for women entrepreneurs.
Mastering Instagram for Your Business
If your business is not marketing on Instagram, you're missing a tremendous (and FUN) opportunity.
How to Tell If a Government Grant Offer Is a Scam or Legitimate
How do you know if the grant offer is legitimate or a scam? According to the U.S. Department of Justice, FBI and other Federal Agencies, fake U.S. grant scams are on the rise across the country.
Congratulations to the 2018 SCORE Award Winners!
Every year, we honor some of our remarkable, dedicated small business clients and their mentors for the SCORE Awards. Meet the 2018 SCORE Award winners.
It’s 2018. How Can You Not Have a Website Yet?
More than one-third of small business owners who still don’t have a website. Learn some of the many ways you’re missing out.
Posting Changes Show No Signs of Slowing Down: How Employers Can Keep Up
Feeling overwhelmed by labor law posting compliance? Not sure what’s necessary for your business right now? You’re not alone. Read more
Sole Proprietor vs. Single-member LLC
New entrepreneurs have a long list of to-dos when starting their businesses, including deciding their business structure. Learn the difference between a Sole Proprietor and Single-member LLC.
How to Increase the Profitability of Your Business
Here are a few basic reasons for a lower-than-desired profitability, which if you address, can provide a relatively quick and often easy solution.
Women at Work: How to Offer and Receive Support
How do women find better ways to support each other? How are they able to overcome the guise of competition and instead work to lift each other up?
Can You Use Unemployment Benefits to Start a Business?
You’ve been laid off from your job, and you’re applying to collect unemployment benefits. Can you use your unemployment benefits to finance your startup?
How to Use Social Media to Reach Your Customers
Our latest infographic, “How Your Small Business Can Succeed with Social Media” shows the best social media tips and tricks for reaching your customers of all ages.