Small Biz Owner
Franchise Business Basics
The amount of time, effort and money it takes to start a business can be overwhelming. That's why many budding entrepreneurs consider opening a franchise instead of creating a company from scratch. Small business owners with a franchise... Continue
Sole Proprietorship: Everything You Need to Know
One key decision you need to make as a business owner is figuring out which business structure will best serve you and your company. The majority of U.S. businesses—about three-quarters of them—choose to be sole... Continue
How Small Business Owners Can Take Care of Their Mental Health
Following several high-profile entrepreneurs' suicides within the last decade, discussing the mental health of business owners has only recently lost its taboo status. In fact, a 2014 Inc. article, “The Psychological Price of... Continue
How Small Business Owners Can Lower Their Anxiety and Stress
While life as a small business owner has its perks, it also has its challenges. It can be hectic and even overwhelming, especially in light of the current events. Likely, the massive racial injustices and COVID-19 pandemic are wreaking... Continue
Ask Gene: Small Business Owner Questions Answered
Gene Marks is an author, columnist, keynote speaker and owner of the Marks Group. Through his writing and collaboration with The Hartford's Small Biz Ahead blog and podcast, Gene gives advice and resources to help business owners,... Continue
Business Technology for Small Business Owners
If you're a small business owner looking to solve a business-related problem, the number of business technology solutions that are available may seem overwhelming. This can be especially true if you think of yourself as more of a... Continue
Resources to Help Your Business
Growing your business isn't easy, but there are plenty of resources, people and organizations that can help you. The key is finding the ones that make the most sense for you and your business. And once you make the right connection, you'll... Continue