Your Guide to Growing Your Business

This guide can help you determine whether you should hire full- or part-time employees.

Employers that work with independent contractors must understand how to use two tax-related forms: Form W-9 and Form 1099. Here's what you need to know.

Establishing a secure connection between your devices and server can help your business hide its online activity from others. Learn how to set up a VPN.

Getting small business funding without collateral is challenging. An unsecured business loan is an option, but interest rates and risks are factors.

Key fobs work through RFID technology and are important parts of business access control systems. Learn about key fobs, how they work, and how to use them.

Protecting your business's network is crucial to operations. Learn tips for securing your computers, network, and mobile devices from hackers.

A lien gives a lender the right to your property or assets if you fail to repay a loan. Learn how liens can help your business and how to get rid of them.

Follow these tips to connect better with your customers. Learn what they want from your brand by gathering feedback and using customized interactions.

See how the top AI assistants compare so you can find the right one for you.

Employees want more entrepreneurial experiences at work. Learn how employers can encourage an entrepreneurial spirit in their teams to boost engagement.

A per diem is a daily stipend an employer provides to cover employee expenses. A per diem employee works with a company on a daily basis at a set rate.

Are you considering hiring veterans for your small business? Here's what you should know.

Learn how to build a disaster recovery plan (DRP) and business continuity plan (BCP) for your company to survive a natural disaster or cyberattack.

Prepackaged software isn't always right for your business's unique needs. When this happens, consider custom software development.

Cloud hosting can provide your website hosting and storage without sole reliance on server equipment. Learn how it works and how it can help.

Learn about infrastructure as a service, or IaaS, and how to use this cloud computing service model for your small business.

Software as a Service (SaaS) is a common software-delivery method utilizing the cloud. Learn what small businesses should know about SaaS for operations.

Even if you're not running a tech company, you should know these ubiquitous tech terms you'll encounter in your business setup.

Sales analytics contextualize sales data and help businesses make more informed decisions about how to grow, reach more customers, and innovate.

Industrial-organizational psychology uses psychological principles and research to solve work issues. Here's what employers need to know about it.

LinkedIn groups can be a great way to network with industry professionals and connect with potential customers. Here are the groups you should join.

Conducting random audits of your bookkeeper and finances can ensure your books are balanced and your bookkeeper is following proper protocol. Learn how.

As small businesses struggle to keep up with inflation, they are also feeling the pressure to find new employees. Read to learn how they’re finding balance.

With the popularity of free AI tools like ChatGPT, more businesses are adopting AI technology in their operations. But do AI tools pose a security risk?

Project management software can do wonders for your business's operations if you understand how to use it. See the top features and benefits.

Find out the hardware, security and budget factors to consider when you're deciding whether to use Android or iOS devices for your business.

Wearable technology includes smart devices that track and record personal and environmental factors. Learn how wearables are boosting business efficiency.

Business phone system mobile apps allow employees to take customer calls on their mobile devices while appearing to be on the business' main phone line.

Here’s everything small business owners need to know about being audited by the Internal Revenue Service.

Customer service programs help you better serve consumers. See the most effective solutions, including Freshdesk, Zendesk and Hootsuite's Sparkcentral.