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By Caron Beesley. Whether you’re looking to diversify your product line or leverage cheaper-made merchandise, selling imported goods in the U.S. can be an important ingredient in small business success.
Here are some business and regulatory tips to guide you through the process of selling imp Read More

In this round-up on franchising from the US Small Business Administration, Caron Beesley breaks down the steps needed to begin a search for a franchise business opportunity. Read More

By Caron Beesley. Have you considered dispensing with your cash register or offering more flexible payment options for your customers? With smartphone use at an all-time high, new technology is making it much easier for small business owners to process credit card payments via smartphones and table Read More

By Caron Beesley. From starting and growing a business to managing operations day-to-day, one thing is certain in business – dealing with laws and regulations. To help business owners unravel the hairball and get answers, SBA.gov offers a variety of helpful tools and resources. Read More

By Caron Beesley. Do you know how much privacy your employees are entitled to? For example, if you feel employees are abusing their work privileges, is it legal to intercept emails or phone conversations to find out what they’re up to and confirm your suspicions? Can you ask potential job candidate Read More

According to Google, 97 percent of consumers search for local business online. Does your online business listing stand out from the crowd? Here are some tips for using free business listing tools, how to make them stand out, and most importantly, monitoring and responding to reviews. Read More

By Caron Beesley. Do you know your business credit score? Feel unnerved about relying on your personal credit score for business transactions? As a business owner, taking steps to separate your personal and business finances is a smart strategy. Obviously, this means implementing a strategy to buil Read More

By Tim Berry. I’ve been reminded twice in the last week about how important planning is to business, and how too many people misunderstand what a plan is supposed to do. My reminders came from two different people doing startups. Neither of them needs a business plan to show to investors. Both need Read More

By Caron Beesley. Are you a fan of TV business “makeover” or mentoring shows? Programs like Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares, Tabatha Takes Over, Shark Tank, or The Apprentice make for compelling viewing. But they can also offer invaluable insights to business owners – opening our eyes to some universal Read More

By Caron Beesley. When it comes to starting a business, there’s often some confusion about the process of business name registration. How are trade names and trademarks different? An important reason to distinguish between trade names and trademarks is that if a business starts to use its trade nam Read More