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The Small Business Resource Center for COVID-19

At ZenBusiness, we’re working hard to support our customers during this difficult time. ZenBusiness is a public benefit corporation, and core to our mission is to provide support to our community of customers and...

The Small Business Resource Center for COVID-19

At ZenBusiness, we’re working hard to support our customers during this difficult time. ZenBusiness is a public...

The Stress of Being a Manager

Today, we’re going to walk a mile in shoes you may not normally wear to the office....

The Customer Is Always Right

Some mottos find their way into our minds, even if we have no idea how they found...

Industry Ages Over Time

The labor force is constantly adapting to the latest technological advancements. In 2019, we saw the emergence...

Business Tax Struggles

Filing taxes is an annual ritual for Americans, but not everyone follows the same procedure. For some,...

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 brand,...

Non-Government Funding Resources

Last updated: 3/30/2020 Note: This post will be continually updated as additional resources become available. What non-government...

Financial Planning to Maximize Cash Flow During COVID-19

Last updated: 3/27/2020 Note: This post will be continually updated as additional resources become available. What to...

What Government Resources Are Available?

Last updated: 4/2/2020 Note: This post will be continually updated as additional resources become available. Please note...

How to Run Your Business Virtually Right Now

There’s no denying it: The coronavirus crisis has completely changed how small businesses must operate. Simply put,...

Benefits Available From the CARES Act

Last updated: 3/27/2020 Note: This post will be continually updated as additional resources become available. What is...

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 become available. As a...

Information About Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Last updated: 3/27/2020 Note: This post will be continually updated as additional resources become available. We’re working...

Business Scenario Planning During COVID-19

Last Updated: 03/27/2020 Note: This post will be continually updated as additional resources become available. Plan for...

ZenBusiness Is Offering $1,000 Grants to Help During COVID-19

At ZenBusiness, we’re working hard to support our customers during this difficult time. ZenBusiness is a public...

Secrets of a Remote Worker

Statistics surrounding remote working are fairly easy to come by, with 70% of workers reporting to work...

Women in the Workforce: CEOs and Managers

If you haven’t heard that women are taking on the workforce and leadership roles like never before,...

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...

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...

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 International...

Career Power Couples

Two careers in a single relationship might just describe most couples today. What people may not understand,...

The 10 Best Cities for Green Entrepreneurs

Finding the perfect location for your new business can make or break your company. Key factors such...

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...

How Businesses Handle Customer Reviews

With the internet making more and more information easily accessible, consumers have access to details that can...

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...

Influence of Media on Careers

If you’ve ever stopped to think about the circumstances that brought you, your co-workers, and the rest...

Cities With the Most Successful Entrepreneurs

Many Americans dream of quitting their job and becoming their own boss. Whether the goal is to...

Human Resources Relationships

From hiring to exit interviews, the human resources (HR) department is instrumental in keeping a company running...

Career Coaching

In the modern corporate climate, support can feel like a scarce resource. An alarming portion of professionals...

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...

Perceptions of Working Overtime

Standing out in a competitive job market isn’t always easy. You may even try to employ various...

Working For The Enemy

There are plenty of signs that it’s time to start looking for a new job. When you...

Why You Need A Work Diary + Printables

At the bottom of the long list of time management tools is one of the most overlooked...

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...

How to Spot Harassment in the Workplace

Unfortunately, many people face harassment in the workplace. This is especially true for women in business and...

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, the...

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...

Social Media Copyright: How Influencers Protect Their Content

In almost every industry, from beauty, to fitness, to technology, you’ll find an influencer on social media....

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 your small...

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...

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, two-thirds of Americans...

Boomerang Employees and Perceptions of Rehiring

In the modern labor market, job changes are exceedingly common. Professionals regularly jump between employers, prioritizing new...

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...

What Does “Corporate” Actually Mean?

A corporation is a company that is a legal entity in the eyes of the state, and...

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;...

Anxiety in the Workplace

Occasional butterflies, shaky hands, and sweaty palms – at some point, everyone has experienced symptoms of anxiety....

What Is Intellectual Property?

The term “intellectual property” is used relatively frequently, but what does it actually mean? As a small...

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...

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 starting your own...

How Do I Establish an LLC?

The liability protection, tax savings, and easier paperwork have made limited liability companies (LLCs) a very popular...

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