Can You Use a Business Bank Account for Personal Use?

A reader asks: Recently I was hired as a bookkeeper for a small manufacturing business. My boss, the owner, uses the business bank account for personal use — and it’s driving me crazy!  He withdraws money with a debit card...

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White Label vs. Private Label Products: What’s the Difference?

Recent research shows SMBs need to be aware of  how white label and private label products perform in the marketplace.  Small Business Trends contacted some experts to find out the differences between them. White Label vs. Private Label Brian Cairns, a...

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How to Start a Home Painting Business

House painting is a $37 billion per year industry. But starting a house painting business can be relatively inexpensive — in some cases just $500. So it’s an option entrepreneurs with the aptitude should consider. How to Start a Painting...

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How to Start a Landscaping Business

Landscaping is an $82 billion industry, making it an attractive option for aspiring entrepreneurs. In addition, it offers the opportunity for people to work outside, improve the look of homes and local businesses, and even improve the environment. If...

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How to Start a Home Staging Business: A Comprehensive Step-by-Step Guide

Have you ever wondered how to start a home staging business? Home staging has become a highly sought-after service in the real estate market. Home stagers play an important role in the real estate sector by curating an environment that...

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How Startups are Buying Homes and Getting Real Estate Investors to Buy Shares

According to the National Association of Realtors, the average age of first-time home buyers has risen to 36 years old. This may be because they are burdened with student debt. At the same time, since the Great Recession, investors...

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15 of the Most Successful Hispanic Entrepreneurs

The modern era has been a fertile period for the emergence of successful Hispanic entrepreneurs. By 2060, it’s projected that 1 out of every 3 Americans will be Hispanic, suggesting an even greater surge in Hispanic entrepreneurial success in the...

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Nearby Share for Windows Officially Launches, Offers New Potential for Small Businesses

Nearby Share for Windows is now officially available after it was in beta earlier this year. The app is designed to simplify effortless file sharing between Android and Windows devices, ranging from smartphones and tablets to Chromebooks and PCs. With...

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What is a Virtual Assistant – and 47 Tasks They Can Do for You

A reader asks: What does a virtual assistant do? And how can one help my business? I run a small business but the volume of emails and customer inquiries has exploded. It’s challenging to stay organized. Yet we can’t afford...

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50 Fashion Business Ideas for Aspiring Small Business Owners

So, you’re a self-confessed fashionista. If you’re thinking about turning your passion for fashion into a profitable business, especially considering fashion business ideas, you’re certainly not alone. For instance, a staggering 8510 searches are made per month related to...

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