Subdomains allow you to create separate websites on your domain for things like stores, blogs, technical support, employee intranets, and more. Using subdomains can be extremely helpful for business owners, creating a web presence with multiple business functions. If you’re a GoDaddy web hosting customer, creating subdomains is easy. We’ll take you through the seven…
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How To Build Business Credit in 7 Steps
I’ll walk you through how to build business credit, from establishing your business and getting a DUNS number, to establishing a credit line, and to monitoring your credit report. Building business credit can help lower your borrowing costs, reduce insurance rates, and build stronger relationships with your vendors. The image below shows seven steps and…
How to Do Payroll in Rhode Island: Guide for Employers
Processing payroll in Rhode Island is a somewhat clear process. Most of the regulations are pretty straightforward and follow general federal guidelines. However, several specific labor law regulations like minimum wage (which is higher than the federal rate) and employer tax funds must be considered to ensure state payroll compliance. Using our guide below will…
How to Create an SEO Content Marketing Plan
Creating a content marketing plan can be daunting, even for the most seasoned among us, but certainly not impossible. At its core, content marketing is all about creating value for the people relevant to your business. It’s about communicating with your audience on the platforms where they’re most comfortable and building trust with your business….
How To Find an Accountant for Small Business: A Guide
We’ll guide you on how to find a small business accountant. You’ll want to determine what tasks you want them to perform and decide whether you want to work with them virtually or locally. You’ll also have to search for an accountant with expertise in your industry and evaluate their credentials. Step 1: Decide What…
IRS Form 8832 Instructions & FAQs
IRS Form 8832 is filed by limited liability companies (LLCs) planning to be taxed as C corporations (C-corps). The form must be filed between one year prior and 75 days after its effective date. With late relief, the effective date can be extended up to three years and 75 days from when relief was requested,…
How to Use FreshBooks: 5 Free Tutorials
Welcome to the Fit Small Business free FreshBooks tutorials. Whether you’re new to FreshBooks or could benefit from a more in-depth understanding of the software, we have provided five tutorials that will help you. Each FreshBooks tutorial includes an in-depth lesson, complete with text and images as well as a comprehensive video demonstration. You’ll find…
How To Lease Commercial Real Estate
Leasing commercial real estate for your business requires an understanding of the various steps to properly facilitate the process. You’ll have to consider the different types of leases, property conditions, and characteristics, and how to go about negotiating lease terms. In this guide, we will walk you through the process step-by-step on how to lease…