small business

starting a business

The case for having more than one business checking account

Oct 8, 2026

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4 min read

The case for having more than one business checking account

Plus, a $10,000 grant opportunity.

Randa Kriss

starting a business

What it takes to get a business loan right now

Oct 8, 2026

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6 min read

What it takes to get a business loan right now

Plus, a $10,000 grant for woman-owned businesses.

Rosalie Murphy

starting a business

Bookkeeper, accountant, CPA: Who you need and when

Sep 24, 2026

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6 min read

Bookkeeper, accountant, CPA: Who you need and when

Plus, a $10,000 grant for moms and a $10 webinar about paying yourself.

Rosalie Murphy

starting a business

Sep 17, 2026

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5 min read

Need more time to pay? You can ask

Plus, a $10,000 grant from Verizon and a $10 QuickBooks webinar.

Rosalie Murphy

starting a business

Your home office could save you money on taxes

Sep 10, 2026

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5 min read

Your home office could save you money on taxes

Plus, a grant of up to $10,000 and your next estimated tax payment.

Rosalie Murphy

starting a business

When should you stop investing in your business?

Aug 27, 2026

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6 min read

When should you stop investing in your business?

Plus: A $1,000 grant and details on the new Intuit credit card.

Rosalie Murphy

starting a business

'Friendly fraud' is coming for small businesses

Aug 13, 2026

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6 min read

'Friendly fraud' is coming for small businesses

Plus, a $2,500 grant and a nice improvement from the IRS.

Rosalie Murphy

starting a business

Five real ways to use AI in your business

Jul 30, 2026

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6 min read

Five real ways to use AI in your business

Plus, a $1,000 grant opportunity and cheap AI workshop.

Rosalie Murphy

starting a business

The surprising case for raising your prices

Jul 16, 2026

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5 min read

The surprising case for raising your prices

Sometimes, charging more helps things run more smoothly. Plus, a $50,000 grant opportunity.

Ryan Brady

starting a business

11 things this entrepreneur wishes he'd known before launching

Jun 15, 2026

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6 min read

11 things this entrepreneur wishes he'd known before launching

Save some cash, review your lease agreement and protect your work-life balance. Plus, a $1,000 microgrant.

Hillary Crawford

starting a business

Your business plan is a hypothesis — test it

May 29, 2026

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6 min read

Your business plan is a hypothesis — test it

'Pour gas' on what works and pivot from what doesn't. Plus, grants of up to $100,000.

Rosalie Murphy

franchise

May 14, 2026

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6 min read

How does owning a franchise work?

The fees, benefits and restrictions. Plus, a $5,000 grant opportunity.

Rosalie Murphy

starting a business

You and your business partner need a 'prenup'

Apr 30, 2026

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6 min read

You and your business partner need a 'prenup'

Create an operating agreement to protect you both in the future. Plus, a $25,000 grant opportunity.

Rosalie Murphy

starting a business

When can you qualify for a business loan? Maybe sooner than you think

Apr 14, 2026

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9 min read

When can you qualify for a business loan? Maybe sooner than you think

Once you hit the six-month mark, you have some options. Plus, a $3,500 grant opportunity.

Randa Kriss

starting a business

Should you “bank” with a software company?

Mar 30, 2026

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11 min read

Should you “bank” with a software company?

The pros and cons of accounts with Squarespace, Shopify, QuickBooks and more. Plus, a $1,000 grant opportunity.

Rosalie Murphy

starting a business

Two easy ways for your business to save money on gas

Mar 16, 2026

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8 min read

Two easy ways for your business to save money on gas

And a third harder one. Plus, a $50,000 grant opportunity.

Rosalie Murphy

starting a business

Feb 27, 2026

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4 min read

The price of peace of mind

Business insurance can feel like a chore. But it’s really important. Plus, a $4,000 grant opportunity.

Rosalie Murphy

finance

Are you making money? Here's how to tell

Feb 13, 2026

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9 min read

Are you making money? Here's how to tell

Making sense of your profit and loss statement, or P&L. Plus, a $25,000 grant opportunity.

Rosalie Murphy

starting a business

Jan 30, 2026

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5 min read

Is that a write-off? A tax pro explains

Be careful claiming your business deductions. Plus: A $10,000 grant and info on credit card interest rates.

Rosalie Murphy

starting a business

Does getting paid have to be so expensive?

Jan 15, 2026

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3 min read

Does getting paid have to be so expensive?

Payment processing is a cost of doing business, but you might be able to lower it. Plus, a $5,000 grant opportunity.

Rosalie Murphy

starting a business

The hidden hurdle to getting business financing

Nov 14, 2025

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4 min read

The hidden hurdle to getting business financing

Improving your personal credit can unlock lots of doors. Plus, three $2,500 grant opportunities.

Rosalie Murphy

entrepreneurship

Apply for a business line of credit before you need it

Oct 31, 2025

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4 min read

Apply for a business line of credit before you need it

Plus: A $20,000 grant opportunity and a quick survey for you.

Rosalie Murphy

starting a business

How to track, report and deduct your tips

Oct 16, 2025

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4 min read

How to track, report and deduct your tips

Plus: Apply for this $10,000 grant and find free local mentoring.

Hillary Crawford

starting a business

How entrepreneurs really finance their first few months

Sep 30, 2025

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3 min read

How entrepreneurs really finance their first few months

Most rely on their personal savings or assets to get started. Plus, will the Fed rate cut help entrepreneurs?

Rosalie Murphy

entrepreneurship

What your business bank can (and should) do for you

Sep 18, 2025

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5 min read

What your business bank can (and should) do for you

It’s way more than just moving money. Plus, what the end of the de minimis exemption means for you.

Rosalie Murphy

small business

The case for having more than one business checking account

What it takes to get a business loan right now

Bookkeeper, accountant, CPA: Who you need and when

Need more time to pay? You can ask

Your home office could save you money on taxes

When should you stop investing in your business?

'Friendly fraud' is coming for small businesses

Five real ways to use AI in your business

The surprising case for raising your prices

11 things this entrepreneur wishes he'd known before launching

Your business plan is a hypothesis — test it

How does owning a franchise work?

You and your business partner need a 'prenup'

When can you qualify for a business loan? Maybe sooner than you think

Should you “bank” with a software company?

Two easy ways for your business to save money on gas

The price of peace of mind

Are you making money? Here's how to tell

Is that a write-off? A tax pro explains

Does getting paid have to be so expensive?

The hidden hurdle to getting business financing

Apply for a business line of credit before you need it

How to track, report and deduct your tips

How entrepreneurs really finance their first few months

What your business bank can (and should) do for you

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