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Columbus and Ohio Business Resources
Find valuable, local Columbus small business resources to help you run your small business. Read more
What is the Difference between a Nonprofit Organization and a Charity?
How can you determine if a nonprofit is a charity? The answer is reliably found in the organization’s purpose. Read more on the differences. Read more
5 Reasons Solopreneurs Should Consider Getting an EIN
If you're a one-person business, is getting an EIN beneficial? What are the advantages of using an EIN instead of your Social Security Number?
How to Build Your Bench of Employees
As your business grows, building a strong bench of employees becomes increasingly important to success. Here's how. Read more
5 Ways to Get the Most from Your Team
Here are five simple things you can do as a small business owner to help your team feel the progress they are making.
From Battle to Business: How the Military Prepared Me for the Corporate World
What if I told you that the organization that has created more business owners than any program in the nation will actually pay you to join? It’s the U.S. military.
5 Digital Marketing Tips to Grow Your Beauty Salon Business
Here’s how you can compete when it comes to using social media, email and other marketing tools to create a vibrant beauty business.
16 Steps to Starting a Business While Working Full Time — STEP 6: Know the Rules
In step 6 of the “16 Steps to Starting a Business While Working Full Time” eBook, learn how to stay on your current employer’s good side, and know the rules.
How to Explain Paycheck Withholdings, Deductions & Contributions to Your Employees
Here’s how to help employees at your small business understand their paycheck withholdings, deductions and contributions.
Small Businesses Persevere Despite Hiring Challenges
Our latest infographic, “The Megaphone of Main Street: Small Business and Employment,” focuses on the hiring challenges faced by small businesses.
Does Your Small Business Need a Lawyer?
Failing to take the proper steps for legal protection can put the business you’ve worked so hard on at risk.