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The Dos and Don’ts of Turning Your Hobby Into a Business

According to Business Jargons, an online business encyclopedia, it’s often harder to start a business in rural areas, due to several factors, including a lack of technical know-how and training. But the encyclopedia also points out that several businesses are particularly well-suited for those living in rural America.

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Best Legal Entities for Rural Entrepreneurs

To ensure rural small business owners have all the facts regarding business structure, here is a quick guide to what entities are available for your rural business and how each can protect you from future legal nightmares.

Vegan Distribution Q&A

AAPI Entrepreneur, Vegan Founder, and Animal Lover Shares Their Advice for Business Success

Examining the Paths to Entrepreneurship

Once again, FranNet and SCORE have partnered together to discuss the pros and cons associated with the different paths to entrepreneurship. Generally speaking, there are three widely accepted options for establishing yourself as a small business owner.

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Social Media for Small Business Owners: 11 Top Strategies

From responding to your audience to consistently posting content, there are several social media strategies for small business owners.

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9 Items to Table Until Your Business is Making Money

When you are just starting the business, you begin to think about ways and strategies to quickly reach your goals - which can sometimes result in you spending more.

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The Emerging Impact of TikTok on Small Businesses

TikTok continues its upward trajectory. In the U.S., Apptopia reports TikTok was the number-one downloaded app—with 94 million downloads in 2021, up 6% over 2020. It is currently the sixth most-used social platform in the world.

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Treat Freelancing Like the Business It Is

Building a successful freelancing business is similar to running any small business: You need a plan to be competitive.

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Mutt's Sauce Small Business Journey

While serving in the US Air Force, Charlie “Mutt” Ferrell, Jr. was known for his homemade, all-purpose sauce. Decades later, his granddaughter Charlynda founded Mutt’s Sauce to share it with the world.

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12 Steps Small Business Owners Can Take To Manage Workplace Health and Safety

From testing safety procedures to preparing a checklist of all potential hazards, there are several ways to manage workplace health and safety

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Riding the Small Business Roller Coaster

As we close out what some call “Small Business Month,” it’s a good time to check in on how small business owners feel and what they think about their future prospects.

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Social Selling Success

Social media has increasingly become a more important channel for retail sales, so it’s even more an imperative to make social commerce a part of your sales strategy.