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9 Best Recession-Proof Businesses

Team ZenBusiness August 1, 2022

The global financial meltdown caused by the pandemic has been rough on most people, including small business owners. But some types of businesses consistently weather hard economic times better than others. In retrospect, when a recession is officially declared, the economy has already been down for months. During such a period, companies are forced to ...

Most California New Business Filing Fees Are Now $0 (Free)

Sheena Ingle August 5, 2022

Many California new business filing fees have recently been lowered to $0 (free). This development is welcome news to entrepreneurial hopefuls, but what does it really mean? Below, we’ll break down everything you need to know about the new California business filing fees. We’ll explore which filings are $0, the types of business entities you ...

Colorado LLC Filing Fees Are Now $1

Sheena Ingle August 1, 2022

As of July 1, 2022, the cost to form a Colorado LLC is just $1. This is thanks to the implementation of the “Colorado Business Fee Relief Act” (House Bill 22-1001). If you’re wondering what this means for business owners and entrepreneurs in the Centennial State, you’ve come to the right place. Keep reading to ...

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Finance Your Business

50 Self-Employed Business Ideas You Can Start for Under $100

Team ZenBusiness August 4, 2022

Ready to live the dream and work for yourself? Worried about startup expenses? Here are 50 self-employed business ideas you can start for under $100! Starting your own business is the dream for many. The ability to set your own hours, to determine the type of work you do, and earn your income as you wish is ...

21 Part-Time Businesses Ideas to Start in Your Spare Time

By Elizabeth Fels August 3, 2022

You can start and run a profitable business without a full-time commitment. Here are 21 proven ideas you can start with just a few hours a week. 1. Etsy Shop/Craft Business Years ago, my Great Aunt Betty made a lot of creative craft items. For a while, she sold them through a small shop on ...

Do Work-from-Home Employees Reduce a Business’s Expenses?

By Janet Attard August 2, 2022

Allowing employees to work from home could reduce your business’s expenses, but you may have to reimburse your employees for their costs of working from home. Here are important details to consider. Can a business cut costs by having employees work from home? Do the benefits of remote workers outweigh the potential disadvantages and challenges? ...

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Market Your Business

Marketing Plan: 10 Components You Should Include in Your Marketing Plan

By Michael Fleischner August 4, 2022

A marketing plan is the first step in creating a successful marketing program for your new business. Fortunately, it doesn’t have to be complicated in order to work. Here are the ten basic components of a marketing plan. You started a company and now you’re thinking about developing a marketing program. You need to begin ...

53 Low-Cost Ways to Promote Your Business

By Janet Attard August 4, 2022

Are you starting a business on a shoestring budget or need ways to stretch your small business marketing budget? Marketing a business doesn’t have to cost a lot. Here are 53 low-cost, high-impact methods to advertise and promote your business. Determining the best ways to advertise and promote your business can be an ongoing challenge. If your ...

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Keep Your Business Compliant

Top 5 Legal Mistakes Small Business Owners Make

By Tim Parker August 4, 2022

It’s all too easy for small business owners to make legal mistakes that could be costly. Most entrepreneurs aren’t legal experts, but don’t expect a judge to be sympathetic to your ignorance. Inform yourself about these five common legal mistakes so you don’t make them yourself. Ignorantia juris non excusat. If you don’t speak fluent ...

Do You Understand the Difference Between an I-9 and W-4?

By Jaime Lizotte August 3, 2022

After weeks of hard work recruiting, screening, and interviewing applicants, you have a bright, new hire in your midst. You’d love to let them hit the ground running, but, first, you must complete some critical paperwork. Be certain you understand the difference between two mandatory forms: the I-9 for work authorization and the W-4 to ...

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