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7 Lessons to Run your Business like a Pro
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January 27th, 2021 04:02 pm
The 3 Things New Business Owners Don’t Expect But Need to Know
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January 11th, 2021 03:44 pm
Is Now the Right Time to Start a Business?
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December 22nd, 2020 08:57 am
America’s Healthiest Workers
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July 31st, 2020 01:23 pm
Our Business Websites Just Got a Facelift — Check Out These Updates
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July 27th, 2020 11:59 am
Business Tax Struggles
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July 8th, 2020 09:00 am
How Many Hats Do You Wear?
If you stated your exact job title, how accurately would it really encapsulate everything you...
July 7th, 2020 09:00 am
The Stress of Being a Manager
Today, we’re going to walk a mile in shoes you may not normally wear to the office. Have you...
July 6th, 2020 09:00 am
Small business statistics during COVID-19
Small businesses have not faced anything like this before. The current economic climate is...
June 10th, 2020 12:00 am
Black Lives Matter — A memo from our CEO
We at ZenBusiness are heartbroken by the murder of George Floyd at the hands of the...
June 5th, 2020 02:41 pm
The Customer Is Always Right
Some mottos find their way into our minds, even if we have no idea how they found us. Take...
May 26th, 2020 09:00 am
The 10 Best Cities for Green Entrepreneurs
Finding the perfect location for your new business can make or break your company. Key factors...
May 1st, 2020 09:00 am
Entrepreneurship Lessons We Learned From Our Moms
Before partners or investors come along, moms can be some of the first supporters of...
April 28th, 2020 10:00 am
CARES Act Comprehension
•Americans failed to understand how the $2 trillion Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economy...
April 27th, 2020 10:42 am
The ZenBusiness COVID-19 Grant Program
This post was updated in July 2020 to reflect that new grant applications are currently closed...
April 22nd, 2020 12:11 pm
ZenBusiness PBC COVID-19 Grant T&C's
WHAT IS THE ZENBUSINESS PBC COVID-19 GRANT PROGRAM? We’re working hard at ZenBusiness...
April 21st, 2020 03:43 pm
The Small Business Resource Center for COVID-19
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Small Business Strategies for Handling Unexpected Situations
Over the last few months many small businesses have been forced to scale down, layoff...
April 20th, 2020 12:00 pm
Frequently Asked Questions From Small Businesses on COVID-19
Recently, ZenBusiness surveyed thousands of small business owners dealing with the coronavirus...
April 13th, 2020 09:59 am
How to claim your free domain name and business website from ZenBusiness.
As part of our ongoing efforts to help our small business customers run their businesses in...
April 10th, 2020 03:16 pm
Industry Ages Over Time
The labor force is constantly adapting to the latest technological advancements. In 2019, we...
April 1st, 2020 09:00 am
Outsource This, Not That: A Guide for Small Businesses
Time and money are two of the scarcest resources for small business owners. Between building a...
March 30th, 2020 03:00 pm
Non-Government Funding Resources
Last updated: 4/22/2020 Note: This post will be continually updated as additional resources...
March 27th, 2020 01:56 pm
Financial Planning to Maximize Cash Flow During COVID-19
Last updated: 3/27/2020 Note: This post will be continually updated as additional resources...
March 27th, 2020 01:42 pm
What Government Resources Are Available?
Last updated: 4/2/2020 Note: This post will be continually updated as additional resources...
March 27th, 2020 01:32 pm
How to Run Your Business Virtually Right Now
There’s no denying it: The coronavirus crisis has completely changed how small businesses...
March 27th, 2020 01:00 pm
Benefits Available From the CARES Act
Last updated: 3/27/2020 Note: This post will be continually updated as additional resources...
March 27th, 2020 12:59 pm
Unemployment Information for Small Businesses and the Self-Employed During COVID-19
Last updated: 3/27/2020 Note: This post will be continually updated as additional resources...
March 27th, 2020 12:55 pm
Information About Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Last updated: 4/23/2020 Note: This post will be continually updated as additional resources...
March 27th, 2020 12:46 pm
Business Scenario Planning During COVID-19
Last Updated: 03/27/2020 Note: This post will be continually updated as additional resources...
March 27th, 2020 12:21 pm
Secrets of a Remote Worker
Statistics surrounding remote working are fairly easy to come by, with 70% of workers...
March 26th, 2020 08:21 am
Women in the Workforce: CEOs and Managers
If you haven’t heard that women are taking on the workforce and leadership roles like never...
March 24th, 2020 09:00 am
How to Find a Business Partner Who Complements Your Personality
Launching a business takes time and money, and if you are starting solo, you may come up short...
March 16th, 2020 10:00 am
Our Commitment to Excellent Service During Uncertain Times
As a valued member, or as someone looking to form your business with us, I want to personally...
March 13th, 2020 06:12 pm
How Do You Start and Grow a Business?
Sometimes you hear about a failed venture and it makes sense. I mean, was laser nose hair...
March 13th, 2020 05:59 pm
Business Owner Burnout: 7 Techniques to Master Before it Hits
In May of 2019, the World Health Organization listed burnout in the 11th Revision of the...
March 9th, 2020 10:00 am
Career Power Couples
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March 3rd, 2020 09:00 am
57 Small Business Statistics and Trends for 2020
If you are a small business owner in the United States you are in good company. According to...
February 10th, 2020 07:21 pm
How Businesses Handle Customer Reviews
With the internet making more and more information easily accessible, consumers have access to...
February 9th, 2020 10:00 pm
The Serial Side Hustler: How to Successfully Execute Multiple Gigs
Currently a third of the U.S. workforce is made up of gig workers, and in the last year alone,...
February 5th, 2020 10:00 am
Influence of Media on Careers
If you’ve ever stopped to think about the circumstances that brought you, your co-workers,...
February 3rd, 2020 09:56 pm
Cities With the Most Successful Entrepreneurs
Many Americans dream of quitting their job and becoming their own boss. Whether the goal is to...
February 3rd, 2020 03:45 am
Human Resources Relationships
From hiring to exit interviews, the human resources (HR) department is instrumental in keeping...
February 1st, 2020 07:33 pm
Career Coaching
In the modern corporate climate, support can feel like a scarce resource. An alarming portion...
January 28th, 2020 09:00 am
Perfecting the Art of Self-Promotion For Women Entrepreneurs
Whether you impressed a big client, had your first quarter in the black, or just landed an...
January 10th, 2020 04:00 pm
Working For The Enemy
There are plenty of signs that it’s time to start looking for a new job. When you wake up in...
January 6th, 2020 09:00 am
Perceptions of Working Overtime
Standing out in a competitive job market isn’t always easy. You may even try to employ...
January 6th, 2020 09:00 am
Why You Need A Work Diary + Printables
At the bottom of the long list of time management tools is one of the most overlooked keys to...
December 16th, 2019 08:00 am
How to Make Passive Income: Ideas for Small Business Owners
Especially among small business owners, it can be a struggle to make ends meet and turn a...
December 16th, 2019 07:00 am
How to Spot Harassment in the Workplace
Unfortunately, many people face harassment in the workplace. This is especially true for women...
December 14th, 2019 07:00 am
How Fast Can You Set Up an LLC?
If this article caught your eye, it’s probably because you’re eager to get from Point A,...
December 13th, 2019 01:00 pm
Personal Branding: How to Promote and Grow Your Side Gig
Side gigs have become a popular way to make money, and the gig economy is alive and well. The...
December 11th, 2019 07:00 am
Social Media Copyright: How Influencers Protect Their Content
In almost every industry, from beauty, to fitness, to technology, you’ll find an influencer...
December 10th, 2019 07:00 am
How to Write SMART Goals for Small Businesses
Whether you’re in the process of writing your first business plan or you’ve been leading...
December 9th, 2019 07:00 am
How do you get an LLC License?
It takes awhile to learn the lingo when approaching a new endeavor, so don’t feel bad if...
December 6th, 2019 01:00 pm
Minority Small Business Owners: Why They Matter and How to Support Them
Starting a small business is considered the American dream for many people. In fact,...
November 26th, 2019 07:00 am
Boomerang Employees and Perceptions of Rehiring
In the modern labor market, job changes are exceedingly common. Professionals regularly jump...
November 23rd, 2019 06:54 am
The Gig Economy: Why Does It Matter and What Is Its Future?
In the most basic terms, the “gig economy” is a modern form of freelance work that is...
November 22nd, 2019 07:00 am
What Does “Corporate” Actually Mean?
A corporation is a company that is a legal entity in the eyes of the state, and is owned by...
November 21st, 2019 07:00 am
How Much Does It Cost to Apply for an LLC?
The startup costs of a business are going to depend, of course, on what your business is; a...
November 20th, 2019 07:00 pm
Anxiety in the Workplace
Occasional butterflies, shaky hands, and sweaty palms – at some point, everyone has...
November 20th, 2019 09:30 am
What Is Intellectual Property?
The term “intellectual property” is used relatively frequently, but what does it actually...
November 20th, 2019 07:00 am
DBA vs. LLC: What’s the Difference?
Understandably, a client who doesn’t know you is liable to be guarded the first time they do...
November 19th, 2019 07:21 pm
Small Business Challenges: 7 Obstacles You’ll Face When Starting a New Business
Entrepreneurship is an endeavor that no one should take lightly. If you’re planning on...
November 19th, 2019 07:00 am
How Do I Establish an LLC?
The liability protection, tax savings, and easier paperwork have made limited liability...
November 7th, 2019 11:39 am
Where are the best places to start a business in the U.S.?
We took a closer look at the top 100 most populous metro areas in the United States to find...
October 28th, 2019 02:42 pm
Office Resource Woes
The technology boom of the late 20th century gave way to innovation, one that would...
October 28th, 2019 09:00 am
What is New York’s LLC publication requirement?
New York state still requires a newly created LLC to publish a formation announcement in two...
October 25th, 2019 04:16 pm
Customer Spotlight | Sachit Gupta of Platforms Media
Corie: Hi, everybody, this is Corie Johnson from ZenBusiness, and I’m here today talking...
October 9th, 2019 10:13 pm
ZenBusiness raises $15m to help founders launch and grow “worry free”
There are two sides to starting a new business. On one side, entrepreneurs need creativity,...
September 25th, 2019 04:01 pm
How to Name Your LLC
Sometimes a business name arrives in the same “Eureka!” moment that the business idea...
September 11th, 2019 09:48 pm
Why Does My LLC Need an Operating Agreement?
The government requires a lot of paperwork when you form a business, so you might think...
August 13th, 2019 03:39 pm
What is the ZenBusiness Registered Agent Service?
The government gives you a surprising amount of freedom when it comes to the kind of business...
May 29th, 2019 04:52 pm
What is ZenBusiness Worry Free Compliance?
Red tape can be painful. Going-to-the-dentist painful. But while the dentist will send you a...
April 13th, 2019 03:51 am
How Long Does It Take to Form an LLC?
By the time some people ask us “How long does it take it form a limited liability company...
March 27th, 2019 07:25 pm
How Much Does It Cost to Start an LLC?
Startup costs are probably on your mind if you’re thinking about starting your own limited...
March 20th, 2019 10:45 pm
Nature Was Here | Business Spotlight
Joshua Kruer of Nature Was Here LLC officially formed his business with ZenBusiness in...
February 26th, 2019 07:19 pm
Business Taxes and Structuring
Join our CRO JC Glancy and CPA Tony Tropeano, CEO of Accountant In A Box, for our webinar...
February 13th, 2019 05:21 pm
ZenBusiness is on Built In Austin’s 50 Startups to Watch
Built In Austin’s 50 Startups to Watch is a hand-curated report featuring 50 digital...
February 5th, 2019 05:51 pm
What is an S Corp?
One of the first decisions you’ll tackle when launching your own business is what kind of...
February 4th, 2019 10:59 pm
What is a Corporation?
Even though corporations affect almost every aspect of your daily life, if we put you on the...
December 26th, 2018 10:37 am
How is ZenBusiness Free?
Isn’t it amazing how even a nice word like “free” can get a bad rap? Years of...
December 21st, 2018 07:53 pm
What is ZenBusiness?
We’re here to help you start, manage, and grow your business. The seemingly nutty part is...
December 19th, 2018 08:18 pm
Meet a ZenBusiness User | Sierra Vernon of Mountain Rose Productions
We took some time to chat with Sierra Vernon of Mountain Rose Productions, about her company...
November 20th, 2018 04:42 pm
What is an LLC?
At some point, inspiration struck you to go into business for yourself. You had a vision...
November 19th, 2018 11:00 am
Meet a ZenBusiness User | Sage Suede
Join us today and we interview one of our users, a multi-talented artist named Sage Suede....
October 31st, 2018 10:23 pm
ZenBusiness Takes on a CopyCatDog
Who is Behind Our New Competitor, Ribbon.io? A new website has arrived on the scene to compete...
October 22nd, 2018 08:24 pm
Meet a ZenBusiness User | Audrey Taylor-Akwenye of Schoolio
Our lead designer, Corie Johnson, sat down with one of our users, Audrey Taylor-Akwenye of...
September 25th, 2018 08:25 pm
How to Start, Run, and Grow a Business in Texas
You’ve been working hard. You came up with an idea, decided to start your own business,...
July 26th, 2018 08:38 pm
Get an EIN Number for your LLC or corporation.
An Employer Identification Number (EIN), also called a Tax ID Number, is a 9-digit code...
June 29th, 2018 09:56 pm
How to change your payment info in the ZenBusiness dashboard
We made a video to help you change your payment information in the ZenBusiness dashboard....
June 18th, 2018 10:32 pm
How to start your business in Texas with ZenBusiness.
How to Form Your New Business: Texas When it comes to starting a new business, most states...
June 18th, 2018 10:24 pm
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