Right now you likely have a business idea. Awesome! Now you need to think through that idea by getting your thoughts on paper. The One-Page Business Plan will walk you through each step of planning your business idea. Once you know your financial projections, you can finish the basics of this plan in less than…
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How to Blog on Facebook: Everything You Need to Know
While most bloggers use Facebook to support and promote their existing blogs, you can also blog directly on Facebook for free. If you want to learn how to blog on Facebook, it’s important to understand the benefits and limitations of blogging on this popular social platform. The Two Ways to Blog Directly on Facebook There…
How to Value a Business: The Ultimate Guide
Learning how to value a business is the process of calculating what a business is worth and could potentially sell for. One common method used to value small businesses is based on seller’s discretionary earnings (SDE). This method can be used to value a business for sale as well as raising capital. To make sure…
4 Steps to Complete TSA PreCheck Renewal
TSA PreCheck memberships are valid for five years. You can renew TSA PreCheck up to six months before your Known Traveler Number (KTN) expires, which costs $85. Typically, TSA PreCheck renewal is simple, and you can complete it online in about 15 minutes. However, some members may need to provide updated information or new fingerprints….
How to Start a Personal Training Business [With Plan]
A personal training business helps clients improve their fitness level. Learning how to start a personal training business is simple when you follow a step-by-step process beginning with research and a business plan. To help secure clients, build a personal brand. A full-time personal trainer can earn between $30,000 to $150,000 a year. Before starting…
What Is Holiday Pay? (+ Free Holiday Pay Policy Template)
Holiday pay is not required, but to remain competitive, U.S. businesses voluntarily pay employees for an average of 7.6 holidays per year—typically New Year’s, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. When employees are required to work on a holiday, businesses often provide additional compensation or a floating day off instead. Holiday Pay…
How to Get Food Truck Loans in 8 Steps
Food truck loans allow businesses to borrow needed funds for the purchase of a new or used food truck. The loan is secured by the asset being financed. Because the vehicle is a specialty vehicle and has been built to serve, store, and potentially prepare food, the cost of the vehicle will typically be higher…
How to Start a Lawn Care Business
A lawn care business does basic grass maintenance like mowing, edging, weed eating, and blowing. Learning how to start a lawn care business starts with understanding costs that include equipment, business licenses, insurance, and depending on your state, a mowing license. You can pay yourself around $60,000 a year with a well-functioning lawn maintenance business….