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Mark Cuban’s Top Seven Tips for Entrepreneurs

By LJ Fogel June 1, 2023

We sat down with Mark Cuban at South by Southwest (SXSW), the music, film, and interactive conference in Austin, Texas. Mark is a champion and advocate for people who want to start their own businesses. So we asked: Are entrepreneurs born or made? What does it take to be a successful entrepreneur? Is there a ...

California LLC Filing Fees Are Now $0 (Free)

By Sheena Ingle June 1, 2023

California has dropped its filing fees for starting a new limited liability company (LLC) and many other business entities until June 30, 2023. Previously, entrepreneurs would have to pay $70 to file their Articles of Organization, but now they can form a California LLC for free ($0). To encourage business growth, the California legislature has ...

5 Reasons Why Starting a Consulting Business Is a Smart Move

Team ZenBusiness June 1, 2023

Starting a consulting business can be an excellent way to use your expertise and skills to build a thriving business. Whether you’re looking to start a small business consulting firm or start a consultancy business on a larger scale, the opportunities are endless. In this article, we’ll explore five compelling reasons to start a consulting ...

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Finance Your Business

8 Finance Tips for Those Who Are Self-Employed

By Samantha Acuna June 1, 2023

In August 2021, the number of self-employed Americans reached 10.253 million. Working for yourself has many advantages, but one drawback is having to manage your business’s finances on your own. It’s scary to manage finances by yourself when you’re self-employed, especially if accounting isn’t your area of expertise, but it pays to stay on top of ...

What Investors Want to See in a Financial Forecast

By Steven Byler June 1, 2023

Out there talking to entrepreneurs, I often get asked about what investors are looking for in a five-year financial forecast. First off, what is a five-year forecast? Your first reaction is probably, “It’s impossible to predict.” Startups are volatile; there’s risk, and it’s heightened. So, yes, it’s not possible to predict, but that’s not the ...

PPP Loan Forgiveness Status for 2023

By Bill Bauer June 1, 2023

If you received a PPP loan for your business during the pandemic, you may still be able to get forgiveness for the loan. We’ll discuss the requirements and steps for applying. As we enter 2023 and the fourth year of the “new normal” with COVID-19, many small businesses are still struggling. The U.S. Small Business ...

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Market Your Business

Small Business Content Marketing Tips

By Janet Attard June 1, 2023

Content marketing is one marketing tool that can help new customers find your business and establish the value of your product or service at the same time. Here’s how you can put content marketing to work for your business. Most people think of content marketing as a promotional activity that’s relatively new, but other than ...

Home Business Marketing Tips

By Janet Attard June 1, 2023

Need customers for your home business? Wondering what successful home businesses do that you’re not doing? Here are several suggestions to help you promote your business more effectively. You had high hopes when you started your home business. You figured you’d get all the business you need for your fledgling startup by posting on your Facebook page ...

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Keep Your Business Compliant

How to Get an LLC License

Team ZenBusiness June 1, 2023

It takes time to learn the lingo when approaching a new endeavor, so don’t feel bad if your question “How do I get an LLC license?” isn’t technically accurate. An LLC is actually a type of business entity (like a corporation or partnership) rather than a license. However, licensing IS critical to your company. Let’s ...

Reasons Consultants Should Consider Incorporating

By Team ZenBusiness June 1, 2023

If you’re thinking of incorporating yourself as a consultant, then you might find yourself wondering if it’s worth the effort. There are lots of reasons you should consider starting a corporation for your consultancy. Granted, corporations aren’t right for everyone, but they’re definitely worth considering. In this guide, we’ll cover the basics of forming a ...

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