Startup Basics

If you're ready to rent your first commercial space, here's what you need to know about the leasing process.

This guide explains the benefits of a business phone number and walks you through the steps to obtain a phone number for your company.

Learn the challenges your tech startup may encounter so you can overcome them and achieve success.

If your business relies of foot traffic, your business's location is crucial to success. Get tips on how to choose the right location for your company.

This guide helps first-time commercial lessees understand what to look for before signing a lease on the place where they hope their business will thrive.

Want to start a retail business but can't afford an expensive commercial storefront? Here are a few budget-friendly alternatives.

There are several types of tax ID numbers you might need to run your business. Check out the differences between them.

C corporations are usually publicly traded companies owned by shareholders. Learn how they differ from other structures and how to start one.

Writing a business proposal for your clients? Here's everything you need to know.

Protecting your business's brand is just as important as creating it. Find out how to apply for a trademark.

B2B companies offer products and services for other businesses and organizations. Learn how B2B works, and how it differs from B2C and DTC models.

Where to set up shop is a crucial decision for entrepreneurs. Learn which states have the most SMB-friendly policies for starting and running a business.

From choosing the right location to investing in the right technology, here are 10 things you must do before you start a food truck.

Find out what online legal services offer their clients, and what they don't.

Before you apply for a business bank account, you need to gather your business licenses and identification documents. Get the full list here.

Creating an invoice is a simple way to bill your customers and keep track of your accounts receivable. Here's what you need to know to create an invoice.

Registering your business trademark is a form of protection for your brand. Here's how to do it right.

C2B businesses aim to generate value from their customer base, such as by crowdsourcing ideas or soliciting customer feedback. Learn how a C2B model works.