Kiera Abbamonte

When it comes to finding the right small business idea, there are a few factors to consider. This article covers different approaches to finding business ideas, and how to tell if yours is an idea that’s worth pursuing.

Most small business owners don’t know what goes into a statement of cash flows—or how to read one, for that matter. It’s important to get ahead of the curve and get familiar with cash flow statements, since 30% of small business failures can be traced back to cash flow struggles (yikes!).

Digging into social media marketing for your small business for the first time can be overwhelming. We wrote this guide to help you focus on what you really need to know to build a successful social media strategy.

Before you start a business or launch a new product or service, a break-even analysis can help you understand if and when you can expect to turn a profit.

Whether you want to overhaul your project management process, streamline team communication, or take charge of your accounting, there’s a tool out there that can help.

Despite trends away from formal business planning, having one helps you get financing and makes your business more viable. This article covers how to write a business plan, with free templates to get you started.

Every successful business is built on a thorough understanding of the market. That’s where competitive analysis comes into play.

If owning a business is your dream but you haven’t found your big idea yet, the first step is to find inspiration through the entrepreneur community. Learn how to move from the abstract (“Hey, wouldn’t it be cool to run a business?”) to reality (“I know what it takes to launch a successful business.”).

We pulled together three of the best free email marketing services and templates, so you can get your email program started with no upfront cost.