Lawn care and landscaping can be a lucrative business. However, it takes more than a lawn mower to get your business off the ground. You’ll need to make a sizable investment in lawn care equipment and tools to grow and effectively market your landscaping company. Fortunately, investing in high-quality
Starting a landscaping business can be a thrilling experience. But it can also be time-consuming, nerve-racking, and cause you to second-guess everything you thought you knew. Still, it’s a good industry to get into—the landscaping services industry’s market size has grown an average of 2.5% per
The secret recipe for a successful catering service business: Fire up the hard work, mix in culinary skill, and add more than a dash of perseverance. Read on to avoid being part of the 50% of all small businesses that fail within 5 years—and, more importantly, to get your
Many California residents dream of making money by doing something they love, all while having a flexible schedule and making a difference in the world. If this resonates with you, you’re likely someone who wants to start their own business. You may be full of amazing ideas—but before
Owning and operating your own business is a dream come true for many—but it doesn’t come without hard work and dedication. You might find that your initial to-do list is surprisingly long, with tasks that range from creating your business name to determining your business address. Yet they’
Taking the leap of hiring your first employee is exciting and naturally a little nerve-wracking, especially because California employment law requires you to complete several steps before your new hire’s first day. Making sure you apply for an Employer Identification Number and preparing for payroll taxes should be some
COVID-19 had a major impact on small businesses. How big was the coronavirus impact and how did small businesses respond? Here are our findings.
Getting a U.S. Small Business Administration-secured loan is one of the most common ways to grow your small business, but there’s a catch: Your business needs to be insured. And there’s a good reason for that. Insurance policies protect your business, which means they effectively protect anyone
A simple, step-by-step guide to getting your business licenses and permits—especially for small business owners. (Get instructions for all 50 states, too.)
If you own a small business, your to-do list is never empty (honestly, it could probably make it to the moon and back twice). So it’s easy to lose sight of the big picture and overlook important tasks. Here’s a monthly checklist to keep your business in shape:
Ready to hire an employee in Georgia? Here’s our step-by-step guide (with links to all the paperwork you’ll need).
Ready to hire an employee in Texas? Here’s our step-by-step guide (with links to all the paperwork you’ll need).