During the start-up phase of a business, there are many important decisions to make and one is which type of business form to use. For that reason, new business owners need to be aware of the different business formation options available to them. There are several...
Business Formation & Planning
The value of planning is in the process
As markets and customer behaviors are changing all the time, some business owners argue that creating a five-year plan is old fashioned and unnecessary. However, others say that the experience of writing a plan and attempting to make future projections is educational...
Good content marketing for North Carolina businesses
Most small business owners have heard that having an online presence is important. Some, however, simply do not understand how to make use of it in a way that will drive customers to them and increase their profits. Understanding content marketing strategies and...
Strategic business planning
In addition to legal and regulatory obstacles, business owners in North Carolina must be aware of competition, supply and demand, and the state of the overall economic climate. There are several established paths to creating a strategic business plan. Those who are in...
Having a growth plan is part of an exit strategy
Most business owners in North Carolina are looking for ways to increase revenue and add value to their business. A major part in doing so is making sure that it has transferable value, or value that remains even after the company's original owner has left. When a...
Steps for starting a Business in North Carolina
Starting a new business can be exciting and overwhelming at once. There are several steps you must take to be properly incorporated that must be accomplished before you can even get to rewarding work of bringing your dream to the market. Following these few guidelines...
Financial strategies for small business owners
Small business owners in North Carolina usually spend a lot of their time working on the day-to-day operations of their companies. To keep things running smoothly, they should take a little time each day to think about their long-term business goals and financial...
Planning for success in local business
Starting a local business in North Carolina can be the fulfillment of a life-long dream or a great investment. Because of their potential, more and more local businesses are being launched all over the United States. Nationwide, there are more than 20 million local...
This is the time to review business progress
North Carolina business owners often use the time after tax season to reflect on how they can improve their business and their numbers for the next year. This is an optimal time to implement changes so that the effects can be realized on the next tax filing. One of...
Planning before starting a business
A North Carolina resident considering starting a new business may find that the effort can become overwhelming. Although entrepreneurship is often viewed as a means of gaining freedom in terms of both finances and time, the reality is that a business can require more...