Small business owners are the backbone of America’s economy. In 2025, they’re facing an unpredictable landscape shaped by inflation, shifting workforce dynamics, new technologies, and differences in state policies that can make or break a venture.
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How to Start an LLC in Ohio: Step-by-step Guide to LLC Ownership in the Buckeye State
More than one million limited liability companies (LLCs) have been formed in Ohio. You might be interested in the liability protection and pass-through taxation an LLC brings. Starting a business may sound daunting, but our guide on how to start an LLC in Ohio can help.
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How to Start—and Get Funding—for Your Microbusiness
Have you heard of a microbusiness? Even if you haven’t heard the term, you probably could list at least five microbusinesses off the top of your head. A microbusiness is a small business with fewer than 10 employees—think your local coffee shop, boutique, or food truck.
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The Average Cost of Living by State, and Why Ignoring it Could Sink Your Business
You hear about it all the time in the news, Cost of living rising! Maybe you think about it on a daily basis, Do I earn enough to cover my standard of living in my state?
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Will Tariffs Hit Small Businesses the Hardest?
In April of 2025, President Trump announced a 10% tariff on all countries, plus a higher reciprocal tariff on select countries with large trade deficits. Although Trump announced a 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs on April 9 (except China, who now has a 145% tariff), one important question remains: How do tariffs affect small businesses?
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What Does An Accountant Do? Behind-the-scenes Business Heroes
You may know accountants are experts at crunching numbers, and that their knowledge could be useful to your small business. But, you may not be aware of everything an accountant brings to the table. What does an accountant do, exactly?
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BOI Reporting No Longer Required for Businesses Created in U.S.
BIG NEWS: On March 21, 2025, FinCEN announced that all domestic reporting companies, businesses created in the United States, are exempt from the requirement to report beneficial ownership information (BOI) to FinCEN.
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How to Calculate Weighted Average (and Why It Matters in Business)
From inventory valuation to sales forecasting, there are plenty of times you may need to calculate a weighted average in your business. And you don’t have to be a mathematician to find it. Learning how to calculate weighted average is a relatively easy process.
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2025 Sales Tax Holiday Dates: Ready, Set, Go! Mark Your Calendars
For business owners in most states, collecting and remitting sales tax is part of the job description. But on select dates throughout the year, your customers can take advantage of a sales tax holiday.
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What Is an IPO? The Process of Going Public
At some point, you may consider going public if your business is private. When you “go public,” you go through an IPO process. So, what is an IPO? Read on to learn the ins and outs of an IPO, what the process entails, and the pros and cons of going public.
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