Small Business Resources

A franchise is a type of license that a person or group—called a franchisee—acquires to allow them to have access to a business’s (the franchisor) proprietary knowledge, processes, and trademarks....

The right business name can help make or break your new company. Ideally, it should express the expertise, value, and uniqueness of the product or service you’re selling. While some...

“Be prepared” is the Boy Scouts’ famous motto. If you’re launching a small business, it should be your motto too. Before you even launch your website, receive a sales call,...

There are quite a few conveniences to starting a business right out of your home, including more flexibility and lower overhead. While it may be tempting to just dive right...

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) helps Americans start, build, and grow businesses. It was created through the Small Business Act of 1953. The SBA is an independent agency of...

Revenue for small businesses grew by nearly 20% across the country between January 2018 and January 2019. According to a recent Small Business Revenue Index, Vermont led this surge with...

If your business needs an influx of cash, a small business loan might the answer. However, applying for a small business loan requires some preparation. Here are helpful steps small...

Whether your business is home-based or expanding statewide, it’s important to separate personal and business finances. In fact, one of the first steps you take when starting your business should...

As a small business owner, providing a safe work environment isn’t just smart—it’s required. To provide such an environment, it’s important to create an appropriate safety program for your business....

California is home to more than 4 million small businesses that employ 7.1 million people across the state. If you own one of those small businesses, use these resources to...